American Airlines sues JetBlue after losing lawsuit over partnership

Published April 29, 2025 10:32am ET



American Airlines filed a lawsuit against JetBlue to recoup money it lost in the airlines’ failed partnership.

The Biden administration’s Department of Justice challenged the two airlines’ Northeast alliance. Despite American Airlines fighting the DOJ in court, a federal judge ruled that the partnership would violate the Sherman Act.

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