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American Airlines and JetBlue Hint at New Partnership Despite Court Loss

American Airlines and JetBlue Hint at New Partnership Despite Court Loss

BY BHAVYA VELANI Published on November 14, 2024 0 COMMENTS

Despite a federal appeals court ruling that their previous Northeast Alliance violated antitrust laws, American Airlines (AA) and JetBlue (B6) remain committed to finding a way to work together in the Northeastern US.

 

Speaking at the Skift Aviation Forum in Dallas, American CEO Robert Isom and JetBlue President Marty St. George both hinted that a new partnership could still be possible, reported Bloomberg (JetBlue, American Hint at Revived Partnership Despite Court Loss – BNN Bloomberg)

 



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American JetBlue Eyes Alliance

 

"I do think it was pro-consumer for JetBlue and American to get together," St. George said. "I certainly think there is a structure that could work going forward. We could work with other carriers too."

 

The government's case that led to the dismantling of the original alliance was part of the Biden administration's tougher stance on corporate mergers across various industries. This includes the recent blocking of JetBlue's planned acquisition of Spirit Airlines.

 

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Isom stated that American is still reviewing the appeals court decision and weighing its options, but did not specify whether the carrier will appeal to a higher court. JetBlue did not join American in appealing the initial court ruling against the partnership.

 

"We're not done yet figuring out how to best serve our customers," Isom said. "That doesn't stop us from going out and taking a look at the marketplace."

 

The previous Northeast Alliance was created by American and JetBlue to better compete against rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in the critical New York City and Boston markets.

 

Despite the legal setbacks, the two airlines remain committed to finding a way to collaborate and better serve customers in the Northeastern US.

 



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Delta CEO Positive

 

Delta Air Lines CEO is also hopeful that Donald Trump's return to the White House will help the airline as it supported the carrier during his first term.

 

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Bastian told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that, "We worked well with President Trump during his first term. He was a strong supporter of U.S. airlines and U.S. jobs."

 

Reflecting on Trump's policies, Bastian remarked, "The platform he ran on aimed to unlock business potential by assessing regulatory efficiency, easing bureaucracy, and reducing burdens."

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Bhavya Velani
An Aircraft maintenance engineering graduate and passionate aviation journalist with experience in working with a renowned publication such as Airlive, Airways Magazine Aviation A2Z, etc During my free time, I watch documentaries and read nonfiction books.

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