The White House's top economic adviser also found a way to blame the Biden administration for the airline's closure.

Global carriers are contending with surging jet fuel prices since the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Jet fuel prices have doubled during the conflict, and a Trump-backed US$500 million bailout did not materialise.

Republicans blame Biden administration block on JetBlue deal; Democrats point to fuel price surge amid Iran war

The pioneering American low-cost airline announced it would cease operations on May 2, despite the White House's best efforts. Other airlines have made arrangements to honor…

The White House's top economic adviser also found a way to blame the Biden administration for the airline's closure.