Airline executives have pushed the government to modernize air traffic control and alleviate congestion in some of the busiest air corridors in the U.S.

JetBlue is currently talking with several airlines about potential partnerships in the United States following the dismantling of the Northeast Alliance (NEA) with American Airlines, an extensive codeshare agreement focused on flights in Boston and New York.

American Airlines and JetBlue have agreed to pay a group of U.S. states nearly $2 million in legal fees after the states won a trial challenging the airlines' now-blocked U.S. Northeast partnership.

JetBlue is executing a cost-cut strategy of cutting unprofitable routes, deferring aircraft deliveries and pricing premium seats. It was also reported by CNBC that the airline has already offered senior pilots voluntary early retirement packages as part of the restructuring.

The JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard, issued by Barclays, is the priciest card in the airline’s cobranded lineup, featuring a $499 annual fee. For a limited time, new applicants can score 70,000 bonus points and five elite-qualifying Mosaic tiles by spending $5,000 within the first three months.

Venmo payment options are the latest announcement in a broader effort from JetBlue to enhance its services and boost profits. The struggling low-cost carrier has searched for new revenue streams as larger airlines introduce their own budget options, increasing competition for those flyers.

Frontier and Spirit Airlines will once again try to merge, only months after the Biden administration won a key antitrust court battle to block

"The added ability to pay with Venmo for flights on JetBlue and manage travel costs during the trip through Groups helps solve the pain points of shared expenses from the time of booking to returning home," PayPal's John Anderson, senior vice president and general manager of consumer, said in a statement.

New flights have been added for Kansas City and Philly fans, with one airline adding flights on a route it doesn't normally serve.

JetBlue stock price has underperformed other American airline companies like United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines. It has dropped by over 63% from its highest level in 2021, bringing its valuation to $2.