American Airlines, JetBlue ordered by court to end northeast U.S. partnership
Airways must abandon their partnership in the northeast United States, a federal judge in Boston ruled Friday, saying that the government proved the deal reduces competition in the airline industry.
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin wrote in his decision that American and JetBlue violated antitrust law as they carved up Northeast markets between them, “replacing full-throated competition with broad cooperation.”The judge said the airlines offered only minimal evidence that the partnership, called the Northeast Alliance, helped consumers.“We believe the decision is wrong and are considering next steps,” said American spokesman Matt Miller.
The Justice Department sued to kill the deal in 2021, and was joined by six states and the District of Columbia.“It is a very important case to us … because of those families that need to travel and want affordable tickets and good service,” Justice Department lawyer Bill Jones said during closing arguments.
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