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JetBlue Airways is exploring new partnership opportunities after previous attempts to merge with Spirit Airlines and its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines were thwarted by regulatory challenges. The airline is in discussions with multiple carriers, as it seeks to bolster its operations and improve financial performance.
JetBlue President Martin St. George expressed the company's interest in potential alliances at the Barclays 42nd Annual Industrial Select Conference in Miami, Florida. He stated, "When I look at the benefits that we got from the partnership we had, I think that's something that's attractive for us. If we find a deal that's accretive, we'll absolutely do it."
The airline previously faced significant hurdles when its merger attempt with Spirit Airlines was blocked due to government intervention. Similarly, JetBlue's Northeast Alliance with American Airlines was dismantled following a lawsuit by the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Biden administration. The DOJ argued that the alliance reduced competition on routes from Boston and New York.
