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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Mike Bedigan

JetBlue cutting flights and staff hours because people are staying home

JetBlue
  • JetBlue is implementing cost-cutting measures, including reducing flights and staffing hours, due to a slower-than-expected return to profitability.
  • CEO Joanna Geraghty informed staff that breaking even on operating margins this year is "unlikely" and the airline is relying on borrowed cash.
  • The cost-cutting plans involve cutting off-peak flights, eliminating less profitable routes, and pausing refurbishment plans for older Airbus A320 jets.
  • JetBlue is assessing its hiring plans, considering combining leadership roles, and reducing travel spending, but will continue hiring frontline employees.
  • Despite the cuts, JetBlue is moving forward with plans to add domestic-first class seats to some aircraft and build airport lounges, and has partnered with United to allow customers to book flights on each other's airline.

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JetBlue is cutting flights and reducing staff hours because people aren’t traveling as much

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