American & JetBlue Partnership: Full End in Sight?

American Airlines and JetBlue Airways are seeking to continue their partnership through codeshare and frequent flyer programs, while the Department of Justice (DOJ) is demanding a complete cut of ties between the two airlines. The DOJ won a lawsuit against the Northeast Alliance, which coordinated schedules, swapped slots and gates, and had frequent flyer reciprocity, arguing that it hurt competition and was bad for consumers. The airlines and the DOJ have different takes on what constitutes the Northeast Alliance.