About JetBlue Airways
JetBlue Airways is a major United States airline headquartered in Long Island City, NY. The carrier operates under the IATA designator B6 and the ICAO designator JBU; air-traffic controllers address its flight crews on the radio with the callsign "JETBLUE". The airline was founded in 1998 and currently operates a fleet of approximately 286 aircraft.
Within the US air-travel ecosystem, JetBlue Airways sits in the "Major" segment. Major carriers operate large mainline fleets, sustain dozens of nonstop destinations across the country and the world, and dominate the gates at the largest US hubs. Their schedules tend to define what is possible for cross-country and international travel from the airports they anchor.
Codes & identifiers
| Legal / brand name | JetBlue Airways |
|---|---|
| IATA code | B6 |
| ICAO code | JBU |
| Radio callsign | JETBLUE |
| Category | Major |
| Headquarters | Long Island City, NY |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Fleet size | 286 aircraft |
| Official website | www.jetblue.com |
Hub & focus airports
The airports below are listed as hubs or focus cities for JetBlue Airways. From these airports the carrier operates the densest schedule of nonstop departures, holds the most gate space, and typically supports the broadest range of international or long-haul service.
| Airport | City | State | IATA | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | New York | NY | JFK |
Large hub |
| Boston Logan International Airport | Boston | MA | BOS |
Large hub |
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Fort Lauderdale | FL | FLL |
Large hub |
| Orlando International Airport | Orlando | FL | MCO |
Large hub |
| Long Beach International Airport | Long Beach | CA | LGB |
Large hub |
Booking & service notes
Schedules, fares, and aircraft assignments for JetBlue Airways change frequently, sometimes weekly. The data on this page is intended as a stable reference for codes, headquarters, fleet scale, and hub list; for live availability, fare class rules, baggage policies, and seat selection, always consult the carrier's own booking system at www.jetblue.com. When a flight is operated under JetBlue Airways's code but flown by a regional partner, the operating carrier is normally disclosed on the booking page; this distinction matters for elite-status benefits and, in rare cases, for irregular-operations rebooking.