JetBlue’s fourth-quarter results beat expectations, but the outlook for a key revenue metric was below forecasts.

JetBlue is executing a cost-cut strategy of cutting unprofitable routes, deferring aircraft deliveries and pricing premium seats. It was also reported by CNBC that the airline has already offered senior pilots voluntary early retirement packages as part of the restructuring.

The president’s push against diversity programs has led many big employers to announce rollbacks, but others are defending the initiatives as good for business.

The New York-based carrier announced what it's calling the EvenMore experience, a refreshed type of extra-legroom seat located at the front of its economy cabins.

UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz revised the price target on JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) shares, reducing it to $5.00 from the previous target of $5.50. Despite the adjustment, the firm continues to recommend a Sell rating for the airline's stock.

JetBlue’s unit revenue guide implied deceleration year over year despite all the changes it has been making,” offered Melius Research analyst Conor Cunningham.

Unit costs in 2025 will rise as much as 7% excluding fuel, the airline said Tuesday in a statement, outpacing analysts’ estimates on higher spending for compensation and aircraft maintenance. JetBlue shares fell as much as 18% as markets opened in New York, their biggest slump since Aug. 12.

JetBlue’s earnings results for the last quarter were better than analysts’ expectations to lose $0.29 per share. The company did miss its revenue target as year-over-year sales dropped by -2.1%. This marks five out of six quarters of declining revenue as JetBlue focuses on a balance sheet turnaround.

Airlines hope to meet the traveler demand for premium flying, whether by offering more roomier seats in economy or upgrading higher-tier classes.

JetBlue reported Q4 2024 results with a narrower-than-expected loss, strong holiday demand, and improved operating margin amid cost controls.

Tuesday night, a newly delivered Airbus A350-900 will depart Delta's Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) megahub sporting an all-new cabin appearance — one that will slowly become the standard look on Delta's planes over the coming years.

DALLAS — Frontier and Spirit Airlines will once again try to merge, only months after the Biden administration won a key antitrust court battle to block an attempt by JetBlue