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Jefferies argued that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could translate into roughly 2% total aircraft weight savings.
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Jefferies argued that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could translate into roughly 2% total aircraft weight savings.

U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS) aims to offer economic exposure to the air travel industry (including airlines, aircraft manufacturers and airports). The fund is heavily concentrated in passenger airlines, with over 61% exposure to U.S. carriers, and a further 14% in international names. Airlines' razor-thin margins, weak balance sheets, and high vulnerability to exogenous shocks undermine the fund's long-term appeal.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq: JBLU) announced today that it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on January 27th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the call will be available on JetBlue's investor relations website at the following web address: http://investor.jetblue.com For those unable to listen to the live webcast, it will also be archived on JetBlue's investor relations w.

Economic conditions should offer Delta, and other airline stocks, a tailwind this year

Investors could get an early peek into the outlook for travel demand this year as major airlines start reporting earnings this week.

Airlines make billions of dollars in revenue each year from co-branded credit cards.

Shares of JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU - Get Free Report) have earned an average recommendation of "Reduce" from the eleven ratings firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and six have assigned a hold rating to the company. The average 12 month price

JBLU kicks off 2026 with new nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale, added LaGuardia flights and year-round Dallas service to deepen its Florida push.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced it will further strengthen its position as the largest carrier in Fort Lauderdale with the launch of two new year-round nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The airline will also add two additional daily flights on its popular route between Fort Lauderdale and New York's LaGuardia Airport. Th.

FAA airspace restrictions over Venezuela and the Caribbean are set to expire, allowing flights to resume after U.S. military action and Maduro's capture.

U.S. airline stocks soared back from a rocky 2025, setting the stage for a potentially smoother flight path in 2026.The sector stumbled early last year as trade

It was looking like a lost year for the airline industry for much of 2025 but the sector's resilience bodes well for 2026.

JBLU intends to add daily nonstop JFK-Cleveland flights to boost Northeast Ohio connectivity and access to key leisure and business markets.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced plans to launch new daily nonstop service between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), expanding travel options for customers in Northeast Ohio with access to JetBlue's New York focus city. The new route begins March 30, 2026, with tickets on sale today. JetBlue's new service from Cleveland to New York joins its existing nonstop flights to Boston, another focus.

JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU - Get Free Report) shares crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Monday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $4.65 and traded as high as $4.65. JetBlue Airways shares last traded at $4.53, with a volume of 12,303,142 shares. Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities research analysts

Holiday travel turned a lot more stressful fast this weekend with the winter storm sweeping through the Northeast, compelling U.S. airlines to cancel more than

A powerful winter storm battered the Northeast during peak holiday travel, forcing U.S. airlines-led by JetBlue-to cancel more than 1,600 flights, delay thousands more, trigger emergency declarations in multiple states, and severely disrupt operations at major New York-area airports.

FAA records show SpaceX's January Starship explosion forced commercial flights into emergency situations, raising previously undisclosed aviation safety risks.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today celebrated Wicked Blue, the airline's newest specially painted aircraft, featuring a Boston-themed livery as a tribute to the city that JetBlue has proudly served for more than 20 years. “Wicked Blue embodies our pride in the Boston community, crewmembers and customers who have helped build JetBlue into the airline we are today,” said Marty St. George, president, JetBlue. “Boston is one of our most important markets with a huge loyalty base,.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today officially opened the doors to BlueHouse, the airline's first airport lounge, at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 5 in time for peak holiday travel. Just days after the airline revealed details and features of the space, the official opening is the newest milestone in JetBlue's JetForward strategy to deliver more premium, customer-first experiences on the ground and in the air. Key Highlights of BlueHouse at JFK Termina.