A Texas state judge ordered JetBlue to pay American Airlines $100 million in damages. The ruling follows the termination of the carriers' Northeast Alliance.
The judge rejected JetBlue’s motion to dismiss the contract dispute case. American Airlines filed the lawsuit after a federal court blocked the partnership on antitrust grounds in 2023.
American Airlines alleged that JetBlue failed to fulfill required financial payments after the alliance dissolved. This decision represents a significant financial liability for JetBlue as it adjusts its post-alliance strategy.