JetBlue announces first foray into retail

JetBlue Travel Products has announced what it said was an “industry-first partnership with United States Luggage Company”. The company, which is part of JetBlue, was making its “first foray into retail” and “furthering JetBlue’s dedication to being a trusted travel partner rather than just an airline”, it said on February 28. The statement came as the carrier awaited a US Department of Justice decision on whether it should file a lawsuit to block the proposed merger of JetBlue with low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines on anti-trust grounds. The DOJ was expected to announce its next move by late February or early