JetBlue Needs a Wingman: Stark's Take on Airline Alliances

My Spidey Sense Is Tingling… Airline Edition

Alright people let's talk about JetBlue. Apparently they're playing the field again looking for a new 'friend.' After their little 'love affair' with Spirit got shot down faster than a Stark missile defense system by the Justice Department and their Northeast fling with American Airlines ended in a messy courtroom drama they're back on the market. It's like watching a real life soap opera but with airplanes instead of scandalous affairs... or maybe it's both? *chuckles*

United We Stand Divided We… Charge Extra for Legroom?

Rumor has it United Airlines might be the lucky suitor. Apparently JetBlue's president Marty St. George (sounds like a character from a James Bond movie doesn't he?) is hinting at a partnership to let you earn and burn those precious loyalty points on flights to and I quote 'Omaha or Boise.' Seriously? Those are the destinations that seal the deal? I've flown to space people! But hey if it means fewer layovers and more legroom for the masses I'm all for it. Just try not to lose my luggage.

JFK: JetBlue's Playground and Now Maybe United's Too?

So here's the kicker: this partnership could give United a foothold at JFK JetBlue's turf. It's like inviting the Avengers to crash at Stark Tower – great for PR potentially disastrous for my bar stock. United's being coy though. 'We don't engage in industry speculation,' their spokeswoman said. Classic corporate speak for 'we're playing it cool but secretly hoping this works out.' You know just once I'd like a straight answer.

Other Fish in the Sea (or Planes in the Sky)?

Meanwhile Alaska Airlines is all wrapped up in their Hawaiian honeymoon (a merger in this case) and Southwest clammed up faster than I can say 'JARVIS deploy countermeasures!' Delta? Nope they're not playing along either. Everyone's keeping their cards close to their chest except for American who's busy suing JetBlue. Talk about a messy breakup!

American's Anti Love Letter: A Lawsuit

Apparently American Airlines Vice Chair Steve Johnson (another Bond villain name I swear!) sent out a whiny letter to his employees saying they couldn't agree on a deal that 'made sense operationally or financially.' Translation: Someone wasn't getting enough peanuts. Look if you can't handle the heat get out of the cockpit pal! I mean I've dealt with Obadiah Stane Ultron and Thanos. A little airline squabble is small potatoes to me.

Stark's Conclusion: Go Get 'Em Tiger… Jet

So there you have it folks. JetBlue's on the hunt for a new partner and the skies are buzzing with possibilities. Will it be United? Will someone else swoop in? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure: this industry is more dramatic than my dating life. And that's saying something. Now if you'll excuse me I have a plane to catch. To Omaha. Just kidding! JARVIS reroute to Monaco.