American Airlines and JetBlue Airways said they have reached an agreement with the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) that will allow them to move forward with their northeast U.S.-focused partnership.
JetBlue Airways became the latest U.S. carrier to lower guidance for the 2020 fourth quarter (Q4), warning of deteriorating revenue trends as COVID-19 cases surge across the country.
American Airlines shocked the commercial aviation industry earlier this year when it announced back-to-back partnerships with Alaska Airlines and JetBlue Airways.
U.S. LCC JetBlue has performed the first transaction on IATA’s Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE), a new carbon-offset trading platform which went live on Nov. 25.
JetBlue Airways has secured slots at London Gatwick (LGW) and London Stansted(STN), but was denied slots at London Heathrow (LHR), the UK’s largest airport.
JetBlue Airways flight attendants voted to reject their first ever contract with the airline, setting the stage for another round of negotiations expected sometime next year.
London remains JetBlue Airways’ number one priority but other markets in Europe are under consideration as the U.S. carrier pushes ahead with its transatlantic expansion strategy, according to CEO Robin Hayes.
During a series of airline briefings at Routes Reconnected, leaders of network planning teams will outline their recovery strategies, how they will identify new market opportunities and what support mechanisms will influence future route decisions.
JetBlue Airways executives sounded an upbeat tone about leisure demand trends headed into the winter holiday season, even as they announced a $393 million net loss for the 2020 third quarter (Q3).