JETBLUE AIRWAYS

JetBlue increased its checked-bag fees for most economy passengers to $50 for off-peak and $55 for peak travel, up from $39–49, marking the second baggage-fee hike this year. The airline says the move helps offset rising jet fuel and operating costs while keeping base fares competitive and offers discounts for prepaying bags and free checked bags for certain cardholders and TrueBlue Mosaic members. The increase follows a sharp rise in jet fuel prices that has pressured airlines' operating expenses and prompted similar fee rises at other carriers. » More on cbsnews.com

JetBlue’s stock plunged 18% on investor fears ahead of quarterly results, but rebounded after CEO Joanna Geraghty issued a less pessimistic outlook. The move follows sharply higher jet fuel prices driven by the Iran conflict, which are weighing on profit forecasts for many carriers and endangering particularly vulnerable, highly indebted firms. Geraghty still targets an operating profit for 2027 despite the headwinds, but the industry remains under heavy pressure. » More on sueddeutsche.de

JetBlue reported a third-quarter net loss of $257 million, up from a $143 million loss a year earlier, as fuel expenses rose 61% to $868 million. Revenue was $2.81 billion, roughly in line with expectations, and adjusted loss per share was $0.60 versus a $0.55 expected loss. Management said resilient demand and strong yields helped recapture fuel cost increases and that margins are improving as the carrier advances a multiyear plan to cut costs and grow premium revenue. » More on cnbc.com