Airline Apparently Considering United, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines JetBlue is reportedly exploring a potential sale and has targeted three competitors as prospective buyers: United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. According to a report from Semafor, which cited advisors working with JetBlue’s mergers and acquisitions planning team, the airline is engaged in preliminary discussions regarding a possible merger. While JetBlue could still choose to abandon the talks, the report indicates that formal deliberations are underway. JetBlue and United are already linked through their Blue Sky partnership, an interline agreement that allows passengers to earn and redeem miles through each other’s loyalty programs. According to Semafor, United has long entertained the idea of acquiring JetBlue, though it remains firm on its own price.
