Published 2 years ago

American Airlines CEO defends JetBlue alliance in antitrust trial

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The Justice Department and six states are suing American and JetBlue in federal court over their regional partnership in the Northeast. The Justice Department is trying to convince U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin to kill the partnership. Government lawyers argue that the deal limits competition and will push fares higher.

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Reuters

American Airlines CEO defends JetBlue alliance in antitrust trial

The head of American Airlines Group said an alliance with JetBlue Airways Corp was needed to fend off big rivals in key markets and did not violate antitrust law as the U.S. Justice Department has alleged.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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American Airlines CEO defends JetBlue deal to federal judge

The CEO of American Airlines said Monday that his airline needed a partnership with JetBlue because Delta Air Lines had bulked up through a merger sooner than American, had more

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

American Airlines CEO defends JetBlue deal to federal judge

The CEO of American Airlines has defended his airline's partnership with JetBlue

2 years ago·United States

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American Airlines CEO defends JetBlue deal to federal judge - Local News 8

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines WriterThe CEO of American Airlines has defended his airline’s partnership with JetBlue. He says there is no other way for American to grow fast enough to compete with Delta and United in the Northeast. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom testified Monday, as the trial in the government’s antitrust lawsuit against American and JetBlue moved into its second week. Isom says American was at a disadvantage because Delta and …

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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American Airlines CEO defends JetBlue deal to federal judge

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines WriterThe CEO of American Airlines said Monday that his airline needed a partnership with JetBlue because Delta Air Lines had bulked up through a merger sooner than American, had more takeoff and landing rights at New York airports, and fewer unionized workers.Robert Isom also conceded that Delta has “run a nice, reliable airline” and enjoys some cost advantages over American.The Justice Department and six states are …

2 years ago·Panama City, United States

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