JetBlue, Norwegian accord

Ahead of plans to launch services between the US and London in 2021 (BTN 15 April), JetBlue has signed a letter of intent with Norwegian for an interline agreement which it says will allow passengers to combine low fares in a single booking for connecting flights between Europe and the Americas.

The two airlines say passengers will be able to book connecting flights on both websites by combining the best of the "complementary and expansive" networks. The partnership plans to launch early next summer and will be bookable in early 2020.

Norwegian acting CEO and chief financial officer Geir Karlsen said: “JetBlue is the largest airline at several of our key gateways in the US, specifically New York JFK, Boston and Fort Lauderdale.

“This partnership will create a plethora of new route connections for customers on both sides of the Atlantic, providing travellers throughout the US, Caribbean and Latin America with more affordable fares to Europe and vice versa."

JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes added: “This new agreement seamlessly connects JetBlue’s robust network throughout the US, Caribbean and Latin America with the exciting European destinations on our new partner’s route map.

“Norwegian shares our belief that passengers benefit when we can bring competition and low fares to the transatlantic market currently dominated by joint ventures, legacy alliances and sky-high ticket prices.”

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