JetBlue adds 2nd daily flight to Kingston, Jamaica

2010-03-20T14:30:13Z

<div id="subtitle">JetBlue adds 2nd daily nonstop flight to Kingston, Jamaica as part of Caribbean expansion plan</div><div><p>JetBlue Airways said Tuesday it has added a second daily nonstop flight to Kingston, Jamaica from New...

American Airlines wants exemption from tarmac rule

2010-03-16T11:00:48Z

<div id="subtitle">American Airlines joins JetBlue, Delta in asking DOT for exemption from tarmac rule</div><div><p>Add American Airlines to the list of carriers that want out of the government's new rule to limit the time passengers can be h...

JetBlue adds 2 more flights to LAX from JFK

2010-03-15T14:00:16Z

<div id="subtitle">JetBlue adds 2 more flights to Los Angeles-LAX from JFK, doubling daily flights to the airport</div><div><p>JetBlue said Monday it is adding two daily flights to Los Angeles International Airport from JetBlue waves fees on rebooking NY flights after storm causes cancellations Saturday</div><div><p>JetBlue Airways says customers whose flights were canceled Saturday because of poor weather in the New York area can rebook their flights without paying extra.</p><p>The airline said customers flying to, from or t...

JetBlue scales back growth plans for aircraft

2010-03-09T13:45:41Z

<div id="subtitle">JetBlue slows deliveries of aircraft in effort to steady growth and keep costs low</div><div><p>JetBlue Airways Corp. is slowing deliveries of new aircraft to steady its growth and control costs.</p><p>The airline, based in Forest Hills, N.Y., will now take delivery of 4 JetBlue, Delta want exemptions from 3-hour tarmac delay rule because of JFK construction</div><div><p>JetBlue and Delta want temporary exemptions from a new government rule that will limit the time passengers can be held on the tarmac. They say delays caused by the closure of the main runway at

JetBlue launches $10 sale to first 10 destinations

2010-03-08T07:15:32Z

<div id="subtitle">JetBlue launches 1-day, $10 fare sale between JFK and first 10 destinations</div><div><p>JetBlue is holding a one-day sale offering $10 fares between New York's JFK airport and the carrier's first 10 destinations in c...

FAA suspends pair after kids radio pilots at JFK

2010-03-03T22:45:28Z

<div id="subtitle">FAA suspends controller, boss after children allowed to radio pilots at Kennedy Airport</div><div><p>As planes waited to take off from Kennedy Airport, the jargon-packed radio chatter between controllers and pilots was interrupted by a young boy's voice: "JetBlue 1...

Child's play at NY air traffic tower sparks inquiry

2010-03-03T15:31:00Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two young children were allowed to direct air traffic, apparently under adult supervision, at John F. Kennedy International Airport last month, the Federal Aviation Authority said on Wednesday....

Tapes indicate kids directed planes at NY airport

2010-03-03T14:18:24Z

<div id="subtitle">FAA puts controller, boss on leave after tapes indicate 2 kids radioed pilots at JFK Airport</div><div><p>An air traffic controller at New York's Kennedy Airport has been suspended after he allowed two children to radio instructions to several pilots.</p><p>The Kennedy Airport</div><div><p>An air traffic controller at New York's Kennedy Airport was suspended for allowing his young son to radio instructions to several pilots. The few quick exchanges between the elementary-school-age...

JFK runway closure to rattle nerves, wallets

2010-03-01T08:45:28Z

<div id="subtitle">Wanna fly? Get ready for higher fares, longer waits as runway at New York's JFK shuts down</div><div><p>One runway, a whole lot of problems.</p><p>The main runway at New York's John F. Kennedy International will be closed for four months starting March 1. Millions of travelers will experience delays — including some not flying anywhere near ...

JetBlue flights to resume after temporary halt

2010-02-26T13:00:25Z

<div><p>ATLANTA (Reuters) - U.S. carrier JetBlue Airways said on Friday that its flights would resume after it earlier voluntarily issued a systemwide temporary halt to operations because of an information-technology issue.</p>...

JetBlue age, gender bias lawsuit is revived

2010-02-22T08:12:59Z

&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal appeals court revived a lawsuit by a former JetBlue Airways Corp employee who accused the discount carrier of age and gender bias, creating a hostile work environment, and firing her in retaliation for complaining.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;...

JetBlue says reservation system switch going well

2010-02-22T11:49:41Z

<div id="subtitle">JetBlue 'pleased' with progress on reservation system transition; says hiccups are few</div><div><p>JetBlue's Senior Vice President and Treasurer Mark Powers said Thursday that despite some nagging issues, the company is pleased with the efficiency of its transition to a new reservation system.</p><p>JetBlue t...

Airlines stay cautious despite signs of rebound

2010-02-22T14:07:06Z

<div id="subtitle">Airlines remaining cautious despite signs business travel is picking up</div><div><p>Most major airlines aren't planning to grow much this year, even as their reservation systems show a rebound in business travel.</p><p>Corporate bookings are picking up. More people are flying. But the mixed earnings show that the airlines still have costs — pension, labor and other non-fuel expenses — that can...

Earns JetBlue

2010-01-28T10:31:47Z

In this Oct. 26, 2009 photo, a JetBlue plane takes from Miami International Airport in Miami. JetBlue Airways Corp. on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, joined just three other major U.S. airlines in reporting a profit for 2009, but the...

JetBlue ends 2009 in the black, has $11M 4Q profit

2010-02-22T13:54:38Z

<div id="subtitle">JetBlue ends 2009 in the black, but warns of higher costs in 1st half of 2010</div><div><p>JetBlue Airways Corp. on Thursday joined just three other major U.S. airlines in reporting a profit for 2009, but the low-cost carrier could experience some turbulence this year.</p&a...

US Airways, JetBlue beat estimates, shares rise

2010-02-22T13:53:09Z

<div><p>CHICAGO (Reuters) - US Airways Group &lt;LCC.N&gt; and JetBlue Airways Corp's &lt;JBLU.O&gt; posted quarterly results that beat expectations...

JetBlue hopes for few blips in reservation switch

2010-02-22T14:05:09Z

<div id="subtitle">JetBlue hopes for minimal passenger disruptions from weekend reservation system shift</div><div><p>Traveling on JetBlue this weekend could get messy.</p><p>The airline is transferring to a new reservation system. Passengers will be unable to check flight status, check in at jetblue.com or make changes to an ex...

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