JetBlue Airways is set to announce a partnership with another major U.S. airline in the coming weeks, according to the carrier’s president, Marty St. George. This partnership aims to enhance JetBlue’s competitive edge against larger airlines such as Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Previous attempts, including the acquisition of Spirit Airlines and a partnership with American Airlines, were unsuccessful due to legal and antitrust issues. St. George emphasized that the new alliance will allow customers to earn and redeem loyalty points across both airlines’ networks. Speculation suggests United Airlines as a potential partner, though no official confirmation has been made. Other airlines, like Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, have declined to comment or expressed no interest in partnering with JetBlue.
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