What Spirit Airlines' collapse means for JetBlue and its hub in Boston

The collapse of Spirit Airlines means travelers have fewer options for flying out of Logan Airport. It also has big implications for JetBlue, one of the largest carriers in Boston.

JetBlue, like Spirit, is a non-Big Four airline that has historically catered to travelers on a budget. The two companies even sought — but failed — to merge a few years ago.

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty spoke with WBUR's Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing in front of a live audience at WBUR's CitySpace.