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CBS News
29-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
United Airlines and JetBlue strike deal that will impact fliers' points, return United to JFK airport
JetBlue and United Airlines have announced a new partnership that will allow frequent fliers to earn and use points on both airlines and will swap slots at New York area airports. As part of the deal, United will gain seven takeoff and landing slots at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York starting in 2027. In exchange, JetBlue will get eight takeoff and landing slots at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The airlines have not announced what routes will use those terminal slots. The deal is still subject to regulatory review. United Airlines' return to JFK This will mark United's return to JFK Airport for the first time since 2022. JetBlue runs approximately 180 daily flights out of JFK. "United's global reach perfectly complements JetBlue's East Coast leisure network, and significantly expands the options and benefits for TrueBlue members, no matter where in the world they are traveling," JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said in a statement Thursday. "We're always looking for ways to give our MileagePlus members even more value and benefits and this collaboration gives them new, unique ways to use their hard-earned miles and find options that fit their schedule," Kirby said. Airlines remain independent JetBlue and United say they will continue to manage and price their networks independently, including the launch of new routes, frequencies and promotions. Members of each company's loyalty program will be able to use and earn points across the two airlines and have access to the perks of their own loyalty program - like preferred boarding and seating - when flying either airline. The new arrangement is slated to start rolling out this fall. The companies are still sorting out some technical issues that will allow fliers to book United flights through JetBlue, and vice versa. Shares of both airlines climbed before the market open. Newark Airport issues The announcement came shortly after the Federal Aviation Administration said it was extending the flight limits at Newark into June due to air traffic controller shortages and technical issues. United, which has a hub at Newark, cut some flights out of the airport earlier this month, and CEO Scott Kirby issued a letter to customers discussing the difficulties. Renee Anderson Renee Anderson is a digital producer at CBS New York, where she covers breaking news and other local stories. Before joining the team in 2016, Renee worked at WMUR-TV. contributed to this report.
CBS News
14-02-2025
- Business
- CBS News
NYC's new area code is revealed. Here's when it will be activated.
New York City's new area code has been revealed about three weeks after it was first announced. The New York State Public Service Commission said Thursday phone numbers starting with 465 will eventually be assigned to customers in all five boroughs. The 465 area code will be used with new phone numbers in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Marble Hill section of Manhattan as early as October 2026, according to the commission. It will not be assigned until every 347, 718, 917 and 929 number is taken. Existing phone numbers will not change. Why is NYC getting a new area code? In January, the Public Service Commission approved what's known as an all-services area code overlay for New York City. "With increased telephone usage, we must accommodate the growing demand for phone numbers," Commission Chair Rory M. Christian said Thursday. "The new area code will ensure that there are enough phone numbers available for New Yorkers." Officials said demand for new phone numbers is largely driven by new technology, like cellphones and tablets, and is a sign of economic growth. Long Island got a new area code in January 2023, when it shifted from 516 to 363. For the past several years, new area codes in New York and the U.S. were created using the same overlay method, officials said. Renee Anderson contributed to this report. © 2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
