14.01.2021
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American Airlines and JetBlue advance strategic alliance
American Airlines and JetBlue announced their strategic alliance is moving ahead following review by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Both carriers will begin implementing key aspects of this innovative and customer-focused alliance in phases, offering more seamless connectivity and better travel choices on routes to and from New York Kennedy (JFK), New York LaGuardia (LGA), Newark (EWR) and Boston (BOS).
Important components of the alliance will be introduced starting in the first quarter of 2021, and phased in over the course of the year:
- Seamless customer experience
Customers flying in and out of New York and Boston will enjoy a more seamless experience across both airlines, including access to the alliance’s significant global network, convenient connections, access to loyalty benefits and an improved on-the-ground experience.
- Network alignment in the Northeast
The alliance will offer customers the largest network in New York City and Boston, enable new strategic growth opportunities for both airlines and accelerate the replacement of small regional jets with larger aircraft, while greatly expanding the connectivity between each carrier’s network in the Northeast. American will upgauge aircraft and by the end of 2021 will operate all service out of New York with first class.
Starting in the first half of 2021, JetBlue and American schedules in New York and Boston will begin to be aligned to give customers new flight options, with improved schedules, better connections, competitive fares and access to more domestic and international destinations.
- Expanded service in the Northeast
As part of the alliance, JetBlue plans to significantly expand its service at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), as well as further expand in other NYC airports and in Boston.
As previously announced, American is introducing brand new service from New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV) and Athens (ATH). Our loyal customers in New York can enjoy their first long-haul international service in more than four years, with even more new routes on the way.
- Codeshare agreement
Starting later this quarter, JetBlue will place its B6 code on a variety of American flights in New York and Boston. Likewise, American will place its AA code on select JetBlue flights also at New York’s John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty International (EWR) airports, as well as Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
Flights touching New York or Boston from either JetBlue, American or connecting combinations of both will be bookable with either carrier in the coming weeks. The codeshare will introduce JetBlue customers to more than 60 new routes operated by American and will introduce American’s customers to more than 130 new routes operated by JetBlue.
- Reciprocal loyalty benefits
Later this year, customers of both JetBlue’s TrueBlue and American’s AAdvantage® programs will be able to enjoy reciprocal benefits, including the ability to earn and/or redeem points or miles on either carrier making both loyalty programs even more valuable. The airlines are also exploring opportunities to recognize JetBlue Mosaic customers and American’s AAdvantage elite members across both airlines. More details will be announced to loyalty program members later this year.
We value your partnership and look forward to welcoming you on board when the time is right.