JetBlue Airways is currently in discussions with several airlines regarding a potential new partnership, following a federal court’s rejection of two previous agreements, as stated by the airline’s president on Wednesday.

“If we can secure a mutually beneficial deal, we will definitely pursue it,” said JetBlue’s president, Marty St. George, during a Barclays industry conference.

In 2023, a federal judge deemed the collaboration between the New York-based airline and American Airlines in the Northeast to be anticompetitive, while another judge previously barred JetBlue’s attempt to acquire the low-cost airline Spirit Airlines, which sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.

JetBlue’s representatives have not yet replied to a request for comment.

Having celebrated its 25th anniversary of operations this month, JetBlue is actively exploring partnerships and opportunities for expansion. The airline asserts that forming alliances is essential for competing effectively against larger rivals such as Delta, American, and United.

St. George mentioned that a potential partnership would enhance the airline’s loyalty program, as many customers have expressed that JetBlue’s frequent flyer points are less valuable compared to the offerings from the major U.S. airlines.

“Since we don’t have a comprehensive global earning and redemption framework, adding that capability to our network would be extremely beneficial,” he remarked.