Routes looks at the current state of the growing US-Mexico transborder market in the wake of the FAA’s decision to downgrade Mexico’s safety rating to Category 2.
JetBlue Airways is moving full steam ahead in its strategic alliance with American Airlines and believes the tie-up will break up what it deems as monopolies in the northeast.
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways announced a major expansion of service from hub airports in Boston and New York City, as the two carriers proceed with the next phase of their Northeast Alliance (NEA).
JetBlue Airways has dismissed claims that it is coordinating flights and routes beyond what is allowed under its Northeast alliance with American Airlines as “baseless.”
The angry response follows accusations that the US carrier is cooperating with American Airlines on routes “outside the scope” permitted by their new Northeast alliance.
JetBlue Airways and Qatar Airways announced plans to expand their existing codeshare partnership, offering customers more connecting options on flights between the U.S., Africa and Asia.
Spirit Airlines has filed a complaint with the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) which questions whether JetBlue Airways and American Airlines are coordinating flights and routes “outside of the scope” of their new Northeast alliance.
JetBlue is still evaluating its options for serving London despite a report from Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) confirming the airline has garnered a total of 270 slots at London Heathrow for the U.S. summer season.
