Flying J closes locations as part of merger approval
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Flying J has officially been given the green light from federal authorities to merge with Pilot Travel Centers.
As part of the merger terms outlined by the Federal Trade Commission, the new company, named Pilot Flying J, is divesting 26 locations to Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores.
The merger, which will help the company emerge from Chapter 11, will create a network of more than 550 interstate travel centers and travel plazas in 43 states and six Canadian provinces.
A bankruptcy court approved Flying J’s request to merge with Pilot Travel Centers last year. Under the agreement, Flying J had to dismiss antitrust litigation against Pilot.
Customers still will see the Pilot and Flying J brands on signage at the facilities. Pilot has begun to accept the TCH card, and Flying J has begun to accept Comdata cards.
Restaurant brands Denny’s, Subway and Pizza Hut will be added to Flying J locations.
In addition, there will be upgrades to drivers’ lounges, new gasoline and diesel pumps, enhanced showers and remodeled restrooms at many locations.
For a list of closing Flying J locations click here.
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