JetBlue slashes routes! Baltimore, Kansas City, and Burbank are just the tip of the iceberg. Facing fallout from a failed Spirit merger, a dismantled American Airlines alliance, and Icahn's boardroom influence, JetBlue cuts flights from Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, and New York. Even transatlantic routes to London and Paris are impacted.
Is this the new normal for JetBlue?
Are you wondering if it's worth applying for Hawaiian Airlines credit cards or transferring miles to Hawaiian ahead of the acquisition by Alaska Airlines? Here are three potential options to consider:
1. Programs that combine miles can transfer to Alaskan Airline miles at a rate of 1:1. This means you can keep your existing miles and still benefit from the merger.
2. The merger may be blocked, which would mean Hawaiian Airlines miles remain the same as they currently are. However, if the merger is approved, these miles could become more valuable as Alaskan Airline miles.
3. Alaska Airlines has already confirmed that the airlines will have a shared loyalty program but that the two different airline brands will remain. This means you can still use your Hawaiian Airlines credit cards and miles to earn points towards flights on both airlines.
If you're looking for more information about the merger or how to apply for Hawaiian Airlines credit cards, be sure to check out our latest blog posts.
Alaska Airlines has just been given the green light to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, with no strings attached! This comes after the Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) successfully sued to block JetBlue from having a Northeast alliance with American Airlines and acquiring Spirit Airlines. The merger still needs approval from the Department of Transportation, but it's expected to clear easily. Hawaiian shareholders have already approved the transaction.
Unlike most mergers, Alaskan will keep the Hawaiian Airlines brand around, but the combined airline will operate solely under Alaska's flying certificate and oneworld alliance. The airlines will also share a joint loyalty program. This exciting news is sure to make travelers happy as they can now enjoy more flights and rewards with their favorite airline!
JetBlue has announced several major cuts to its route network, including the end of service to Baltimore, Kansas City, and several other destinations from Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles. These changes come after a failed merger effort with Spirit Airlines, the dissolution of the Northeast Alliance with American Airlines, and the arrival of corporate activist Carl Icahn on the board. However, it seems that these cuts are just the beginning as JetBlue tries to weather financial headwinds.
Effective October 27th, several routes will be eliminated or reduced, including service from LaGuardia to/from Atlanta, Fort Myers, Nassau, New Orleans, and Tampa. Additionally, service from Boston to/from Orlando and Los Angeles will also see reductions. The airline's service to Puerto Vallarta will end on June 12th, while its year-round service to London/LGW and Paris from JFK will be suspended for the winter season starting September 30th and October 27th respectively.
These cuts are likely to have a significant impact on JetBlue's customers and employees, but it remains to be seen how the airline will navigate these challenges in the long term.
JetBlue faces challenges after failed mergers and the departure from the Northeast alliance with American. With Carl Icahn gaining board seats, JetBlue is cutting unprofitable routes to ensure survival. To avoid TWA's fate, the airline is swiftly restructuring operations.
JetBlue's focus is now on enhancing customer service, profitability, and reliability by adjusting routes and exiting select cities. By reallocating resources and prioritizing high-demand routes, JetBlue aims to optimize fleet utilization and improve overall performance.
American CEO Robert Isom announced the airline's plan to appeal the court's decision to terminate its partnership with JetBlue within 30 days. The alliance was challenged by the Biden administration after being approved by the Trump administration in 2020. The partnership was intended to compete with Delta and United in New York City and enable American to fly to Tel Aviv with JetBlue's connecting feed.
The decision is also affecting JetBlue's acquisition of Spirit Airlines, as they are being sued by the Justice Department to stop the takeover. Stay tuned for updates on the appeal.
A federal judge has ordered American Airlines and JetBlue to end their partnership within 30 days, which was approved by the Trump administration but challenged by the Biden administration. The alliance aimed to compete against dominant carriers Delta and United in NYC and to help American Airlines fly to Tel Aviv. The airlines linked their mileage programs for earning and redeeming miles, but the Biden administration sued to end the partnership citing fewer competitors in the market.
It's likely that the airlines will appeal the decision.
