JetBlue Airways rises after report airline exploring potential merger partners

Shares of JetBlue Airways JBLU.O rise 14.2% to $4.8

JetBlue explores potential merger partners, Semafor reports, citing people familiar with the matter

The airline has specifically scenario-planned how a merger with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or Southwest Airlines might fare in Washington - report

JetBlue did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment

Median PT of 19 brokerages covering the stock is $4.75 - data compiled by LSEG

Shares up 6.5% YTD