Court Upholds Ban on American Airlines and JetBlue Alliance

The U.S. appeals court affirms that the Northeast Alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue violated antitrust laws.

American Airlines' appeal against the ban on its Northeast Alliance with JetBlue was rejected by the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The court agreed with the Department of Justice that the partnership allowed the airlines to coordinate flights and pool revenue, harming competition.
Judge Leo Sorokin originally ruled against the alliance in May 2023, citing detailed findings unfavorable to American Airlines.
American Airlines disagrees with the decision and is considering further legal options, including a possible appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The alliance was initially approved in 2020 but was challenged by the Justice Department in 2021 for potentially reducing consumer benefits.