Judge Delays Injunction Against American Airlines-JetBlue Partnership, Allows More Time to Unwind Deal

Federal judge grants American Airlines and JetBlue Airways an extension to end their Northeast partnership.
Injunction will take effect 21 days after final judgment imposing terms on the airlines instead of next weekend.
American and JetBlue asked to keep some parts of their Northeast Alliance, including code-sharing and reciprocal frequent-flyer benefits.
The Justice Department opposed the airlines' request but said they should be allowed to honor tickets already sold on each other's flights.
American Airlines plans to appeal the May ruling, while JetBlue has not indicated whether it will appeal.