United Airlines stock drops as oil rises, even after JetBlue ‘Blue Sky’ bookings go live

JetBlue, United expand partnership for cross-airline booking

JetBlue and United have announced a further expansion of their ‘Blue Sky’ partnership: customers can now book flights offered by JetBlue and United across both airlines’ booking channels. Whether browsing online or in-app, the move means travellers can select preferred flights from either carrier and book using cash, points, or miles. In the future, passengers will also be able to book a single itinerary with flights operated by JetBlue and Unit…

United Airlines stock drops as oil rises, even after JetBlue ‘Blue Sky’ bookings go live

United Airlines shares fell 3.1% to $112.71 Wednesday as airline stocks dropped on rising oil prices, with Brent crude up 1.8% to $70.02 a barrel. United and JetBlue launched cross-selling of flights on each other’s websites and apps under their “Blue Sky” partnership. Investors are watching fuel costs and awaiting more detail from United at a Feb. 18 conference. Delta, American, and Southwest also declined. The post United Airlines stock drops …