Virgin America is skyrocketing after reports JetBlue and AlaskaAir are interested in buying the company

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Shares of Virgin America airlines skyrocketed Monday after reports that the company has drawn interest in a sale from JetBlue and Alaska Air.

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After the news the company's shares jumped nearly 10% as of 2:50 p.m. ET.

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