JetBlue Pilot Alleges Near Midair Collision with US Air Force Jet

• A JetBlue flight from Curaçao to NYC narrowly avoided a midair collision with a US Air Force refueling tanker.
• The JetBlue pilot reported the military aircraft crossed their path without a transponder, calling it "outrageous."
• The US Air Force plane was within 2-3 miles and at the same altitude, forcing the JetBlue flight to stop its climb.
• The incident occurred amid increased US military operations in the Caribbean and heightened pressure on Venezuela.
• JetBlue has reported the incident to federal authorities and will participate in any investigation.

Why It Matters: This near-miss reveals critical air safety failures and risks from military operations.