American Airlines and JetBlue must end their alliance, a federal judge said on Friday, ruling that the partnership weakens competition and hurts consumers in the Northeast by reducing their flight options.
The decision is a blow for the airlines, which have said their codeshare agreement helps consumers by creating a stronger competitor in the region for Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
The partnership went into effect in early 2021 in the last days of the Trump administration. The deal lets American and JetBlue coordinate schedules and share revenue on many routes to and from New York and Boston.to block the alliance, arguing that American and JetBlue are too dominant in the airline industry and that the alliance would drive up prices for flyers.
In a statement, JetBlue said it was"disappointed in the decision" and claimed the deal was"a huge win for consumers."
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