---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000947871-23-000728"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JBLU"
cik: "0001158463"
company_name: "JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP"
filed_at: "2023-07-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-13T12:31:38.636470+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# JetBlue terminates Northeast Alliance with American Airlines effective July 29, 2023

## Summary
- Termination follows U.S. District Court ruling on May 19, 2023 that enjoined the alliance; JetBlue will not appeal.
- JetBlue will wind down the NEA over coming months; bookings and loyalty benefits remain unchanged for now.
- Company says termination makes DOJ concerns about the partnership moot; urges DOJ to support planned Spirit merger.
- JetBlue reaffirms focus on proposed combination with Spirit to create a national low-fare competitor.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000947871-23-000728
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JBLU
- cik: 0001158463
- company_name: JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP
- filed_at: 2023-07-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.02, 1.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158463/000094787123000728/0000947871-23-000728-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158463/000094787123000728/ss2248876_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Material Agreements
  JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP terminated Frequent Flyer Program Agreements (FFPAs) (TrueBlue Participating Carrier Agreement and AAdvantage Participating Carrier Agreement) with American Airlines, Inc. valued at Termination of the Frequent Flyer Program Agreements (effective 2023-07-29).
  - Action: termination
  - Agreement: collaboration
  - Counterparty: American Airlines, Inc.
  - Value: Termination of the Frequent Flyer Program Agreements
  - Effective: 2023-07-29
  source text: “ JetBlue ”) delivered notice to American Airlines, Inc. (“ American ” and together with JetBlue, the “ Carriers ” and each a “ Carrier ”) terminating the Northeast Alliance Agreement, dated as of July
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158463/000094787123000728/0000947871-23-000728-index.htm
- Material Agreements
  JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP terminated Mutual Growth Incentive Agreement (MGIA) with American Airlines, Inc. valued at Termination of the Mutual Growth Incentive Agreement (effective 2023-07-29).
  - Action: termination
  - Agreement: collaboration
  - Counterparty: American Airlines, Inc.
  - Value: Termination of the Mutual Growth Incentive Agreement
  - Effective: 2023-07-29
  source text: “ JetBlue ”) delivered notice to American Airlines, Inc. (“ American ” and together with JetBlue, the “ Carriers ” and each a “ Carrier ”) terminating the Northeast Alliance Agreement, dated as of July
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158463/000094787123000728/0000947871-23-000728-index.htm
- Material Agreements
  JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP terminated Codeshare Agreement with American Airlines, Inc. valued at Termination of the Codeshare Agreement (effective 2023-07-29).
  - Action: termination
  - Agreement: collaboration
  - Counterparty: American Airlines, Inc.
  - Value: Termination of the Codeshare Agreement
  - Effective: 2023-07-29
  source text: “ JetBlue ”) delivered notice to American Airlines, Inc. (“ American ” and together with JetBlue, the “ Carriers ” and each a “ Carrier ”) terminating the Northeast Alliance Agreement, dated as of July
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158463/000094787123000728/0000947871-23-000728-index.htm
- Material Agreements
  JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP terminated Bilateral Special Prorate Agreement - Passenger with American Airlines, Inc. valued at Termination of the Bilateral Special Prorate Agreement (effective 2023-07-29).
  - Action: termination
  - Agreement: collaboration
  - Counterparty: American Airlines, Inc.
  - Value: Termination of the Bilateral Special Prorate Agreement
  - Effective: 2023-07-29
  source text: “ JetBlue ”) delivered notice to American Airlines, Inc. (“ American ” and together with JetBlue, the “ Carriers ” and each a “ Carrier ”) terminating the Northeast Alliance Agreement, dated as of July
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158463/000094787123000728/0000947871-23-000728-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.