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.