Lufthansa says concludes JetBlue stake purchase

FRANKFURT, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Germany's Deutsche Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) has concluded the purchase of a 19 percent stake in discount U.S. carrier JetBlue Airways Corp (JBLU.O) after winning the green light from U.S. authorities, Lufthansa said on Tuesday.

"With the conclusion of the financial transaction, Lufthansa and JetBlue will begin exploring innovative commercial arrangements designed to benefit both airlines and their customers," Lufthansa said in a statement.