American-JetBlue Partnership Nixed by Judge
By Bob Kerlik
Published May 22, 2023
Read Time: 2 mins
A federal judge last week ordered American Airlines and JetBlue Airways to cease the partnership known as the Northeast Alliance, ruling that the pact hurts competition.
What’s happening: The agreement launched in 2021 allowed each airline to sell seats offered by the other on certain routes and share revenue from certain flights and access to airport gates. The alliance covers the three major airports serving New York City and Boston Logan International Airport, according to The New York Times.
- The Justice Department sued to stop the partnership in September 2021, with the trial beginning in 2022 and finishing in December. The DOJ said the alliance reduced competition and would increase costs for travelers, while the airlines argued it provides consumers with more flying options.
What they’re saying: