JetBlue Airways has announced it has expanded its Paris service with its inaugural flight from Boston, which departed today from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). JetBlue’s new flight between Boston and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) follows the successful launch of service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) last summer and further builds on its transatlantic offering from its Boston focus city. In addition to Paris, JetBlue offers daily service to London, Amsterdam, and most recently initiated seasonal service to Dublin from Boston.

In addition, JetBlue plans to add a second daily flight from New York’s JFK to Paris starting on June 20^th.

Schedule between Boston (BOS) and Paris (CDG)

Flights will operate daily on JetBlue’s Airbus A321 Long Range (LR) aircraft with 24 redesigned Mint Suite® seats, 114 core seats and the sleek and spacious Airspace cabin interior. The A321 – offering the range of a wide-body but with the economics of a single-aisle aircraft- allows JetBlue to effectively disrupt the transatlantic market with the airline’s award-winning service and low fares.

Réservez mieux avec JetBlue | Book Better with JetBlue

To celebrate the launch of new service to Paris, seats are on sale today with low fares for U.S.-originating travelers starting at $599 roundtrip for the airline’s award-winning core experience and starting at $2,499 for JetBlue’s premium Mint experience. France-originating travelers can enjoy special introductory roundtrip fares starting at €499 ($549) for core and €1,999 ($2,199) for Mint available on jetblue.com ^(a).

Customers who book directly through jetblue.com are guaranteed to find the airline’s best and lowest fares, and enjoy additional benefits including access to all of JetBlue’s fare options, as well as fare sales and promotions, some of which may not be available through other third-parties; the ability to earn 2x TrueBlue points and participate in Points Pooling; seamless seat selections and upgrades to Even More® Space; 24/7 direct access to JetBlue’s customer service channels; and more.

À Propos de Charles de Gaulle | About Charles de Gaulle

Charles de Gaulle airport is Europe’s second busiest international airport, serving more than 76 million travelers in 2019. JetBlue’s presence at Charles de Gaulle gives it visibility at an iconic global hub to build a new base of travelers in France and beyond.

JetBlue operates from Terminal 2B, which offers travelers a modern airport experience with dozens of shops, restaurants and easy access to a variety of convenient ground transportation options into the heart of Paris and other French regions.

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JetBlue Airways has announced it has expanded its transatlantic offerings with new, nonstop flights taking off from New York and Boston on March 13. Daily summer-seasonal service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Dublin Airport (DUB) will operate through September 30, 2024.

Schedule between New York (JFK) and Dublin (DUB)

Schedule between Boston (BOS) and Dublin (DUB)

Flights to Dublin will operate daily on JetBlue’s Airbus A321neo with Mint aircraft with 16 redesigned Mint Suite® seats, 144 core seats and Airbus’ Enhanced Cabin with XL Bins. 

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JetBlue Airways and Empire State Development marked a significant milestone yesterday as they unveiled the newly rebranded Skywalk at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 5 in New York. The Skywalk serves as a crucial link within Terminal 5, seamlessly connecting millions of travelers to and from parking garages, AirTrain services, and the broader NYC-metro area to the heart of JetBlue’s operations at JFK. The redesign and installation of the updated Skywalk were generously funded by Empire State Development, further underscoring the state’s commitment to enhancing travel experiences in partnership with JetBlue. The revitalized Skywalk, from its design to production and installation, was a collaborative effort involving the teams at Prophet and Jack Morton.

JetBlue takes pride in its role as New York’s Hometown Airline and celebrates the success of this partnership alongside Empire State Development and The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The new Skywalk branding incorporates innovative panels designed to enhance visual appeal while showcasing JetBlue’s distinctive and dynamic visual identity. In addition to serving as a functional pathway, the branding offers travel tips and destination insights, encouraging JetBlue customers to explore the diverse offerings of New York State. This commitment to New York is evident throughout the redesigned branding, reflecting JetBlue’s dedication not only to facilitating seamless travel but also to fostering a sense of pride in the state among its customers.

Jeff Goodell, JetBlue’s vice president of government and airport affairs, expressed gratitude for the enduring partnership with Empire State Development, emphasizing their shared goal of promoting New York as a vibrant and diverse destination. “By investing in this innovative and refreshed Skywalk at JFK’s Terminal 5,” Goodell remarked, “we aim to ensure that the many JetBlue customers who utilize this vital pedestrian connection recognize New York as a destination worth experiencing.”

In their long standing partnership, JetBlue and Empire State Development have consistently spotlighted the cultural richness and allure of New York State and New York City as premier travel destinations. This collaboration has yielded iconic initiatives such as the co-branded logo featuring JetBlue and the renowned “I Love New York” campaign, introduced in 2010. Building on this foundation, JetBlue unveiled its iconic ‘I Heart BLUE York’ special livery aircraft in 2011, an enduring symbol of the airline’s deep-rooted connection to New York.

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https://apnews.com/article/jetblue-icahn-spirit-bb8803524df1fa84f3f0a121fe17c259

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JetBlue Airways Corporation reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023.

“We closed the year on a strong note thanks to the hard work and continued execution of our team as fourth quarter revenue and costs beat our expectations,” said Robin Hayes, JetBlue’s chief executive officer. “Looking ahead, I am confident that the next chapter of JetBlue, under Joanna’s leadership, will deliver a refreshed focus on our core customer, expanded opportunities for our crewmembers, and a return to JetBlue’s historical earnings power for our shareholders.”

“2024 is an important year of change for JetBlue and we are taking aggressive action, including launching $300 million of revenue initiatives, to return to profitability and deliver value for our shareholders. We are moving with renewed rigor and discipline as we refocus our energy and play to our strengths, further deepening our unique competitive positioning,” said Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue’s president and chief operating officer.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

• Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) of $104 million or $(0.31) per share. Excluding special items, adjusted net loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 of $63 million ⁽¹⁾ or $(0.19) per share.
• Fourth quarter of 2023 capacity increased by 3.3% year-over-year.
• Operating revenue of $2.3 billion for the fourth quarter of 2023, down 3.7% year-over-year.
• Operating expense per available seat mile (“CASM”) for the fourth quarter of 2023 decreased 2.4% year-over-year.
• Operating expense per available seat mile, excluding fuel and related taxes, other non-airline operating expenses, and special items (“CASM ex-Fuel”) ⁽¹⁾ for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased 7.6% ⁽¹⁾ year-over-year.
• Average fuel price in the fourth quarter of 2023 of $3.08 per gallon, including hedges.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Key Highlights

• Executed on Our Cost Initiatives
  • Achieved $70 million in cost savings under our structural cost program in 2023 keeping JetBlue on track to deliver run-rate savings of $175 million to $200 million by the end of 2024.
  • Realized $55 million in cumulative cost savings from our fleet modernization program, which is expected to deliver $75 million in cost savings through 2024 as we replace the Embraer E190s with the margin-accretive A220s.
• Provided Exceptional Service for Our Customers
  • Delivered excellent operational performance in the fourth quarter with a completion factor of 99.8%, JetBlue’s best fourth quarter completion factor since 2004.
  • Recognized by “The Points Guy” with an Editors’ Choice Award for Best Economy Class across U.S. airlines for the fourth time.
  • Launched new TrueBlue^® loyalty program offering new perks and options to customers, which to date has generated exceptional growth and engagement, particularly from Mosaic customers.
• Initiated Strategic Network Changes
  • Redeployed assets to outperforming leisure and VFR routes and began the resizing of our presence at LaGuardia.
  • Expanded service to the Caribbean with new nonstop flights to St. Kitts and Nevis’s Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw International Airport from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), as well as new routes between the Dominican Republic and Orlando, Grenada and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), the Bahamas and Los Angeles and Belize City and JFK.
  • Added new transatlantic destinations with daily service between JFK and Paris Charles de Gaulle, JFK and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), and BOS and AMS, in addition to the announcement of two new seasonal routes to Dublin and Edinburgh, both launching in Spring 2024.
• Advanced Our Progress as a Sustainability Leader
  • Reduced our 2023 carbon emissions by 6% versus 2019 levels driven by fleet upgrades, a doubling of our use of sustainable aviation fuel versus 2022, and fuel optimization efforts.
  • Furthered efforts to diversify our talent pool and boost career accessibility in pilot and technician roles through our Gateways Program, with two-thirds of participants from underrepresented groups.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

• Reached agreement to defer ~$2.5 billion of planned aircraft capital expenditures from 2024 – 2027 to 2028 and thereafter, providing a more consistent level of annual aircraft deliveries through the end of the decade.
• Ended the fourth quarter with $1.7 billion in unrestricted cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, and long-term marketable securities (excluding our $600 million undrawn revolving credit facility).

Outlook

“As we look ahead in 2024, we are seeing positive momentum in our revenue growth. Demand during peak periods remains strong, and we continue to manage our capacity during off-peak periods to reflect evolving demand trends. We plan to continue to refine our network and product offering to better serve our leisure customers while diversifying revenues with margin-accretive initiatives,” continued Geraghty.