Northeast Alliance Wind-Down Begins, Though American Plans An Appeal

JetBlue aircraft

JetBlue and American disclosed in July 19 filings they were “actively working” to submit a slot wind-down plan and end sharing of airport infrastructure.

Credit: Joepriesaviation.net
Work on a slot wind-down plan is underway by American Airlines and JetBlue Airways as they dismantle the Northeast Alliance they launched in February 2021, in accordance with a federal ruling this spring. Through their agreement, JetBlue is leasing nearly 100 slots from American at New York’s John F...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

Northeast Alliance Wind-Down Begins, Though American Plans An Appeal is available to both Aviation Week & Space Technology and AWIN subscribers.

Subscribe now to read this content, plus receive critical analysis into emerging trends, technological advancements, operational best practices and continuous updates to policy, requirements and budgets.

Already a subscriber to AW&ST or AWIN? Log in with your existing email and password.