On November 8, 2024, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed the district court’s decision enjoining American Airlines and JetBlue from proceeding with a joint venture known as the Northeast Alliance (NEA). The NEA was first challenged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and seven states in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The First Circuit agreed with the district court that the NEA is a violation of the Sherman Act and is an unreasonable restraint on competition in the New York and Boston passenger air travel markets.
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Key Findings: First Circuit Affirms District Court, Blocking American/JetBlue Alliance
