JetBlue Considers Legal Action Against Portugal Over Airport Restrictions

JetBlue Airways may take legal action against Portugal for limiting US flights into Lisbon's main international airport. The carrier claims that airport slot requests have been repeatedly rejected since 2023. JetBlue argues that Portugal should not benefit from unrestricted access to the US if it cannot offer similar access to American carriers. The situation mirrors earlier cases where US carriers challenged European countries and airports that attempted to cap annual flight movements.