JetBlue Ends Partnership With American, Shifts Focus to Spirit Merger

JetBlue will not appeal court decision and is terminating alliance with American Airlines.
American Airlines still plans to appeal ruling against partnership.
JetBlue hopes ending alliance with American will help gain approval for acquisition of Spirit Airlines.
Dissolution of alliance is setback for American's growth plans but won't immediately impact customers.
JetBlue expects transition to protect consumers and manage staffing through attrition and transfers.