United Airlines and JetBlue Airways have unveiled a broad new partnership that links their loyalty programs, streamlines cross-booking, expands flight options in Boston and New York, and sets the stage for United’s comeback to New York’s JFK airport.
The collaboration, dubbed Blue Sky, was announced in a joint statement on May 29, and marks one of the most significant non-merger alliances between two U.S. carriers in recent years.
“This collaboration with United is a bold step forward for the industry—one that brings together two customer-focused airlines to deliver more choices for travelers and value across our networks,” Joanna Geraghty, CEO of JetBlue, said in a statement….