JetBlue CEO on Q2 results: Industry is starting to gain pricing power

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  July 28, 2026 at 19:40  |  5:02  |  CNBC
Speakers
Joanna Geraghty — CEO, JetBlue

Summary

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty discusses Q2 results, signaling an inflection point toward profitability. She highlights industry-wide pricing power and strong demand, with airfares still 20% below 2019 levels in real terms, and details JetBlue's JetForward plan, including a new domestic first-class product expected to drive $1 EPS by 2028. The company is expanding in key East Coast markets and deepening its partnership with United.

  • JetBlue reports a smaller-than-expected Q2 loss and a bullish turnaround outlook.
  • CEO says the airline industry is gaining pricing power alongside strong demand.
  • Airfares remain 20% below 2019 real levels and need to rise to cover input cost inflation.
  • JetBlue's JetForward plan of revenue and cost initiatives is beginning to pay off.
  • The new 'Blue First' domestic first-class product launches later this year, ramping through 2027-2028.
  • JetBlue expanded slots at LaGuardia and is growing in Fort Lauderdale, strengthening its East Coast network.
  • The Blue Sky partnership with United is deepening with loyalty reciprocity and new ancillary products.
  • CEO declines to discuss any M&A speculation, focusing on organic strategy.
Ideas
Joanna Geraghty CEO, JetBlue 0:42
Airlines gaining pricing power and demand
The airline industry is starting to gain pricing power, combined with strong demand. Airfares are still 20% below 2019 levels in real terms and need to rise to cover input cost inflation (fuel, labor, maintenance, airport fees). This supports a revenue recovery for the sector.
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Joanna Geraghty CEO, JetBlue 0:49
JetBlue turnaround targets $1 EPS by 2028
JetBlue is at an inflection point towards profitability. Its JetForward turnaround plan, including revenue and cost initiatives, is gaining traction. The launch of the ‘Blue First’ domestic first-class product this year will ramp into 2027-2028 and drive meaningful earnings, giving confidence to reinstate the full-year guide and target $1 EPS in 2028.
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Speakers: Joanna Geraghty  · Tickers: JETS, JBLU