Jan 14, 21, 12:41 pm
Last edit by: rrgg
American Airlines announced a new strategic partnership including codesharing on some routes in July 2020. In January 2021, several other enhancements to this partnership were announced, including:
Important components of the alliance will be introduced starting in the first quarter of 2021 and phased in over the course of the year:
Link to January 12, 2021, AA news release
As of Jan 31st, 2022 - Benefits typically do not show up when managing the booking and will show up when checking in online.
To receive elite benefits add your AAdvantage number at time of purchase, or contact JetBlue customer service to add it after purchase.
JetBlue Basic: AA elites still get free seat selection and a free bag on Blue Basic fares. All passengers are allowed to bring on board a personal item that fits under the seat. However you do not get to bring a free full size carry-on with Blue Basic except when you select an Even More Space seat.
AA Loyalty Points can take a week to post.
AA Link to Benefits page
Important components of the alliance will be introduced starting in the first quarter of 2021 and phased in over the course of the year:
- Seamless customer experience
With each element of the alliance, customers flying in and out of New York and Boston will enjoy a more seamless experience across both airlines, including the ability to book a single itinerary on either website, access to the alliances significant global network, convenient connections, access to loyalty benefits and an improved on-the-ground experience resulting in a compelling proposition for both leisure and corporate customers. - Network alignment in the Northeast
The alliance will offer customers the largest network in New York City and Boston, and it will enable new strategic growth opportunities for both airlines, accelerate the replacement of small regional jets with larger aircraft, while greatly expanding the connectivity between each carriers network in the Northeast. American will upgauge aircraft and by the end of 2021 will operate all service out of New York with first class. Starting in the first half of 2021, JetBlue and American schedules in New York and Boston will begin to be aligned to give customers new flight options, with improved schedules, better connections, competitive fares and access to more domestic and international destinations. - Expanded service in the Northeast
As part of the alliance, JetBlue plans to significantly expand its service at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), as well as further expand in other NYC airports and in Boston. The alliance will also allow JetBlue to reactivate aircraft that would otherwise sit idle. An expanded operation at LaGuardia further advances JetBlues position as New Yorks Hometown Airline and accelerates the airlines ability to recover.
As previously announced, American is introducing brand new service on from New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV) and Athens (ATH). Americans loyal customers in New York will be introduced to their first long-haul international service in more than four years, with even more new routes on the way. - Codeshare agreement
Starting later this quarter, JetBlue will place its B6 code on a variety of American flights in New York and Boston. Likewise, American will place its AA code on select JetBlue flights also in at New Yorks John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty International (EWR) airports, as well as Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Flights touching New York or Boston from either JetBlue, American or connecting combinations of both will be bookable on jetblue.com and aa.com in the coming weeks. The codeshare will introduce JetBlue customers to more than 60 new routes operated by American and will introduce Americans customers to more than 130 new routes operated by JetBlue. - Reciprocal loyalty benefits
Later this year, customers of both JetBlues TrueBlue and Americans AAdvantage programs will be able to enjoy reciprocal benefits, including the ability to earn and/or redeem points or miles on either carrier making both loyalty program even more valuable. The airlines are also exploring opportunities to recognize JetBlue Mosaic customers and Americans AAdvantage elite members across both airlines. More details will be announced to loyalty program members later this year.
Link to January 12, 2021, AA news release
As of Jan 31st, 2022 - Benefits typically do not show up when managing the booking and will show up when checking in online.
To receive elite benefits add your AAdvantage number at time of purchase, or contact JetBlue customer service to add it after purchase.
JetBlue Basic: AA elites still get free seat selection and a free bag on Blue Basic fares. All passengers are allowed to bring on board a personal item that fits under the seat. However you do not get to bring a free full size carry-on with Blue Basic except when you select an Even More Space seat.
AA Loyalty Points can take a week to post.
AA Link to Benefits page
AA & B6 (JetBlue) enhance Partnership: codesharing, coordination, status & earning
Nov 19, 21, 11:40 pm
#511
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It's pretty clear here that better seats are not an elite benefit: https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...es/jetblue.jsp
Nov 20, 21, 12:38 am
#512
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,794
You should get all of your normal AA benefits (MCE, priority boarding, 3 checked bags). The exception is that an upgrade may not clear until AA takes control of the ticket at T-24.
Nov 20, 21, 12:43 pm
#513
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Well, after a fabulous experience in Mint a few weeks ago AUA-BOS, I thought I would try it BOS-LAS yesterday. The service was still fabulous (as was the shaker-poured al pastor margarita), but the food wasn't quite as good as the AUA food, and the seat was problematic: it kept deflating! When I boarded, I sat down and it was already deflated (as in, I was expecting to sit on a cushion but it felt like sitting down on hard sheet metal -- it hurt!). The FA was apologetic and reset the seat, which inflated it, but it deflated again within an hour... she then got an extra cushion to place on the seat... but when I reclined after breakfast, then the top part of the seat deflated too! Very uncomfortable and I'm still sore from it. The FA said this is starting to happen with all the Mint seats and that JetBlue knows about the issue, but they aren't doing anything immediately (there are plans to get rid of the air cushion system down the road).
Anyhow, the FA was able to issue a $100 voucher from the iPad (which I haven't received) but overall it was pretty crappy for a $950ow ride.
Anyhow, the FA was able to issue a $100 voucher from the iPad (which I haven't received) but overall it was pretty crappy for a $950ow ride.
Nov 21, 21, 1:50 pm
#514
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I just discovered JetBlue flies jfk-lhr. Does one get an AA elite status perks while booking this? Does anyone know when we'll be able to book these flights using AA miles?
Nov 21, 21, 2:38 pm
#515
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Nov 21, 21, 3:29 pm
#517
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: BOS
Programs: AA PP, DL PM
Posts: 2,051
Nov 21, 21, 3:34 pm
#518
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Nov 21, 21, 3:45 pm
#519
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https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...n-airlines-and
Nov 22, 21, 1:55 am
#520
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Plus, the Federal government is already suing to block the AA-B6 tie-up on antitrust grounds. I imagine that the government's case would have been even stronger if AA and B6 were cooperating on TATL service. Details on the lawsuit here:
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...n-airlines-and
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...n-airlines-and
Nov 22, 21, 2:06 am
#521
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Nov 22, 21, 10:05 am
#522
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But AA and BA are competitors on this high profile route too. What's the difference by adding one more flight?
Nov 22, 21, 10:11 am
#523
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Nov 23, 21, 11:56 am
#525
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Location: BOS
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Posts: 2,051
There are essentially four airlines on NYC-LON:
AA/BA
DL/VS
UA
B6
Norwegian also seemed to fly the route rather successfully before they went bankrupt.
