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.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby proclaimed Wednesday that “We are the best airline in the history of aviation.” How will American CEO Robert Isom respond?

American Airlines and JetBlue agree to pay nearly $2M in legal fees to six US states after losing a lawsuit over the now-blocked Northeast Alliance partnership.

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.

JetBlue is adding a new premium travel tier to its flights with perks including more leg room, two complimentary alcoholic drinks and early boarding as part of the airline’s blitz of higher-end options to draw more travelers to its flights.

JetBlue now accepts Venmo payments ... Many airlines, including major US carriers such as American, Delta, Southwest and United airlines, already accept payments using PayPal.

"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.

JetBlue now accepts Venmo payments ... including major U.S. carriers such as American, Delta, Southwest and United airlines, already accept payments using PayPal. Venmo, which is owned by PayPal ...

The United Kingdom's new requirement that all foreign arrivals must obtain an electronic travel authorization online before arrival goes into effect.

Travelers have a lot to look forward to from American Airlines in 2025: New business-class suites, premium lounges and satellite Wi-Fi are coming, as well as a full recovery of its Chicago and Philadelphia hubs.

It only took a few hours for challenges to Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order to hit the courts. Happy Friday, and welcome to another roundup of the week’s news about the judiciary after a holiday hiatus.

Flyers seeking to avoid crowded airport terminals, but without having to pay to charter an entire jet, could be subjected to more scrutiny from new TSA rules.