JetBlue Scolds U.S. Airlines in Gulf Case on Antitrust Issue

JetBlue Airways Corp., wading into rivals’ complaints about Persian Gulf carriers, said American, Delta and United airlines use international alliances with antitrust protection to stifle competition and control pricing.

U.S. regulators should review the agreements known as immunized joint ventures to ensure they are “truly benefiting the traveling public,” JetBlue said in a letter to the secretaries of the State, Commerce and Transportation departments Tuesday. The accords should be re-examined periodically, the airline said.