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US DOT should have rejected United-JetBlue partnership, advocacy group says

( July 29, 2025, 21:44 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Approval by the US Department of Transportation of the partnership between United and JetBlue harms air travelers, the American Economic Liberties Project said, citing reports of the approval. "The United Airlines-JetBlue Airways Blue Sky 'Collaboration' may fall short of a merger, but it further consolidates an overly concentrated industry and ensures two more key players are partners rather than competitors," Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel Williams J. McGee said. "At a time when American, Delta, Southwest, and United control 80% of the market, the last thing travelers need is more consolidation. The DOT has clear authority to prevent anti-competitive measures, but instead it quietly rubber-stamped a pseudo merger that reduces, competition, hampers innovation, and hands United key JFK slots — all at the expense of passengers.”See full release below....

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