AA Expands NYC Service, Announces "Partnership" with JetBlue / B6 (consolidated)
Mar 30, 2010, 11:59 pm
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AA Expands NYC Service, Announces "Partnership" with JetBlue / B6 (consolidated)
I guess we'll find out tomorrow:
http://nycaviation.com/2010/03/31/je...esday-sources/
(B6=Jetblue)
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MODERATOR'S NOTE
For key links and info posted in this thread see:
• 3/31/10 (stillageek) - AA press release
• 3/31/10 (HeathrowGuy) - AA.com announcement
• 3/31/10 (amejr999) - JetBlue FAQ (Direct blog link 1) (Direct blog link 2)
• 7/18/10 (MAH4546) - JFK schedule changes
• 7/19/10 (hillrider) - AA.com Update
• 7/19/10 (dstan) - B6 Blog Update
dstan
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http://nycaviation.com/2010/03/31/je...esday-sources/
(B6=Jetblue)
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MODERATOR'S NOTE
For key links and info posted in this thread see:
• 3/31/10 (stillageek) - AA press release
• 3/31/10 (HeathrowGuy) - AA.com announcement
• 3/31/10 (amejr999) - JetBlue FAQ (Direct blog link 1) (Direct blog link 2)
• 7/18/10 (MAH4546) - JFK schedule changes
• 7/19/10 (hillrider) - AA.com Update
• 7/19/10 (dstan) - B6 Blog Update
dstan
AA Forum Co-Moderator
Last edited by dstan; Jul 19, 2010 at 12:49 pm Reason: added moderator note
Mar 31, 2010, 12:09 am
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If this is true, imagine the next step. B6 joins oneworld.
Mar 31, 2010, 4:17 am
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Fascinating with the Lufthansa link... This would seem to be the listen-only conference call today, perhaps, and would make sense as to why it's listen-only from an AA announcement perspective. Link
Mar 31, 2010, 6:05 am
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No April Fools!
http://aa.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2882
AMERICAN EXPANDS NEW YORK NETWORK SERVICE AND PRESENCE BY:
Announcing Partnership with JetBlue Airways for Key East Coast Gateways and More Connections to International Flights
Expanding Marketing Efforts to NYC Travelers, Including a Partnership with NYC & Company
Offering 31 New Flights on 13 New Routes Combined from LaGuardia and JFK by End of Year
Adding Seven New Destinations Served by 23 New Flights Announced Today
Introducing, Enhancing Service with American Eagle Bombardier Two-Class Regional Jets
Investing More Than $30 Million in LaGuardia and JFK Terminal Improvements
Exploring British Airways and American Co-Location at JFK Terminal 8 for Easier Passenger Connections to oneworld Partners
Designating New Officer Dedicated to New York Market
http://aa.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2882
AMERICAN EXPANDS NEW YORK NETWORK SERVICE AND PRESENCE BY:
Announcing Partnership with JetBlue Airways for Key East Coast Gateways and More Connections to International Flights
Expanding Marketing Efforts to NYC Travelers, Including a Partnership with NYC & Company
Offering 31 New Flights on 13 New Routes Combined from LaGuardia and JFK by End of Year
Adding Seven New Destinations Served by 23 New Flights Announced Today
Introducing, Enhancing Service with American Eagle Bombardier Two-Class Regional Jets
Investing More Than $30 Million in LaGuardia and JFK Terminal Improvements
Exploring British Airways and American Co-Location at JFK Terminal 8 for Easier Passenger Connections to oneworld Partners
Designating New Officer Dedicated to New York Market
Mar 31, 2010, 6:31 am
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So, if I fly Jet Blue on an AA codeshare, I earn Advantage miles??
Also, looks like they haven't loaded AE flights LGA/ATL yet. I tried looking at dates starting July 2nd. I fly to ATL quite a bit, and I'm looking forward to having non-stop CRJ 2 class plane service.
Also, looks like they haven't loaded AE flights LGA/ATL yet. I tried looking at dates starting July 2nd. I fly to ATL quite a bit, and I'm looking forward to having non-stop CRJ 2 class plane service.
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Mar 31, 2010, 6:32 am
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American Airlines Expands NYC Service, Announces Partnership with JetBlue Airways
Mar 31, 2010, 6:33 am
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There is no mention of codesharing. From the press release:
It's about interlining, not codesharing. So far.
The agreement will provide customers with interline service in non-overlapping markets, which will offer them more choices and convenient connections. The companies are also exploring other commercial cooperation.
Mar 31, 2010, 6:50 am
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This is phenomenal news. The LGA-CLT/ATL fill the gaping hole in the ex-NYC network for my travel patterns (moving from RDU to NYC in May). I am, however, just a little irritated to see LGA-RDU go to dual-class just as I will stop traveling on it regularly. Oh well.....
Mar 31, 2010, 6:55 am
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I started getting information on AA-B6s working together & B6 getting DCA slots late last night and once confirmed put it on Twitter around 11:00pm (@flyingwithfish).
Despite the now 31 e-mails in my box telling me I'm an idiot, its never going to happen, I've been taken for an early April Foos ride ... it official, the info I fed to NYC Aviation's site is correct.
Along with the information I received regarding AA-B6 last night also indicates that LH - FRA knew about this, but LH - NYC did not. It appears LH has threatened to dump its shares of B6 in response to the new AA agreement. LH owns roughly 16% of B6 with an investment of US$300,000,000.
Despite the now 31 e-mails in my box telling me I'm an idiot, its never going to happen, I've been taken for an early April Foos ride ... it official, the info I fed to NYC Aviation's site is correct.
Along with the information I received regarding AA-B6 last night also indicates that LH - FRA knew about this, but LH - NYC did not. It appears LH has threatened to dump its shares of B6 in response to the new AA agreement. LH owns roughly 16% of B6 with an investment of US$300,000,000.
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Mar 31, 2010, 6:58 am
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no mention of mileage accrual & what about transfers
Mar 31, 2010, 6:58 am
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and news already being discussed in another thread, mods have been notified and will surely merge them shortly . . .
Mar 31, 2010, 7:06 am
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Interline is mentioned, but not for luggage
No easy/quick way to change at BOS.
Maybe long term AA wil just give up all routes where B6 flies that are not AA HUB related.
Who is B6 tied up with now?
I think it was EI and LH (but not sure).
Nice to see AA go after DL (LGA/ATL)- About time
Mar 31, 2010, 7:09 am
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LH own approximately 20 percent of B6 and has a seat on the board. They also have similar cooperation on connections.
Mar 31, 2010, 7:14 am
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It's a great time to be an AA frequent flyer.
Mar 31, 2010, 7:14 am
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I suspect the fly in the ointment for me could be "On domestic routes where the carriers don't currently compete, American customers can book convenient, nonstop JetBlue flights"
Since AA is introducing one AUS-JFK, that presumably means there's no chance of interling from one of the 4 daily B6 services with protection for mis-connects and through checking of bags to international services ex-JFK.
For once I seriously hope AA cancels its token JFK service - then we might have real opportunities for connection from JFK.
Since AA is introducing one AUS-JFK, that presumably means there's no chance of interling from one of the 4 daily B6 services with protection for mis-connects and through checking of bags to international services ex-JFK.
For once I seriously hope AA cancels its token JFK service - then we might have real opportunities for connection from JFK.