JetBlue Airways Corp. agreed to a far-reaching partnership that will allow travelers to use loyalty points and book flights across the two carriers.The tie-up will integrate the airlines’ operations in the New York City area,

After several weeks or rumours that a new airline partnership was gathering momentum, US carriers United Airlines and JetBlue Airways have revealed plans for a "unique consumer collaboration" that will start this fall.

A partnership solves problems for both airlines, especially in the Northeast, as long as they can avoid antitrust objections.