By Rob Curran
- Jetblue Airways and United Airlines are in partnership negotiations, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
- Budget airline Jetblue is seeking a partnership after a federal judge blocked its plan for a so-called Northeast Alliance with American Airlines.
- The structure of the joint United venture would differ from the American deal, focusing on connectivity and frequent flier miles rather than coordination on schedules and pricing.
- A Jetblue spokesperson pointed Reuters to a comment from President Marty St. George on a recent earnings call, saying the airline was negotiating with a larger carrier and expected to divulge details in the current quarter.
Full article at https://www.reuters.com/business/jetblue-negotiates-partnership-with-united-airlines-sources-say-2025-04-29/
Write to Rob Curran at rob.curran@wsj.com
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