American Airlines has appealed a decision by a U.S. district court earlier this year that struck down its Northeast Alliance (NEA) with JetBlue Airways.
The Judge, noting the industry's post-pandemic dynamic, said he was “having trouble” with a permanent injunction and was “hesitant” to implement the measure.
The U.S. has found the Dutch government’s flight cuts at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport are anticompetitive and in violation of the U.S.-EU Open Skies agreement.
JetBlue Airways has not been allocated any slots for summer service to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) airport, as a Dutch government plan to limit flights proceeds.
Third-quarter results for U.S. airlines were mixed, as low-cost carriers struggled to turn a profit amid demand shifts and all-too-familiar constraints.
Separately, JetBlue reported a Q3 net loss of $153 million, citing several challenges including the wind-down of its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines.
JetBlue is adding two new European destinations to its network as it continues to apply pressure on the U.S. government to act over Amsterdam’s capacity cuts.
By the end of October, JetBlue Airways expects 30,000 Delta Air Lines loyalty status members will have opted for a match on its own loyalty program, Mosaic.
JetBlue must face the U.S. Justice Department over its proposed acquisition of Spirit Airlines as it seeks to create a low-fare challenger to the Big Four.
