JetBlue’s fourth-quarter results beat expectations, but the outlook for a key revenue metric was below forecasts.

JetBlue is executing a cost-cut strategy of cutting unprofitable routes, deferring aircraft deliveries and pricing premium seats. It was also reported by CNBC that the airline has already offered senior pilots voluntary early retirement packages as part of the restructuring.

JetBlue’s unit revenue guide implied deceleration year over year despite all the changes it has been making,” offered Melius Research analyst Conor Cunningham.

JetBlue Airways lost less money than Wall Street was expecting in the fourth quarter, but that wasn’t enough to stop the company’s shares from racking up double-digit losses on Tuesday. The low-cost carrier reported an adjusted loss of 21 cents a share on revenue of $2.

The New York-based carrier announced what it's calling the EvenMore experience, a refreshed type of extra-legroom seat located at the front of its economy cabins.

JetBlue’s earnings results for the last quarter were better than analysts’ expectations to lose $0.29 per share. The company did miss its revenue target as year-over-year sales dropped by -2.1%. This marks five out of six quarters of declining revenue as JetBlue focuses on a balance sheet turnaround.

JetBlue Airways Corp. reported fourth-quarter earnings that were better than Wall Street expected as demand climbed after the November election and during the winter holidays and fuel prices fell.

Unit costs in 2025 will rise as much as 7% excluding fuel, the airline said Tuesday in a statement, outpacing analysts’ estimates on higher spending for compensation and aircraft maintenance. JetBlue shares fell as much as 18% as markets opened in New York, their biggest slump since Aug. 12.

As a main competitor to the other two legacy carriers, American Airlines and United Airlines, Delta also challenged plenty others, such as Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, US Airways, and even JetBlue Airways.

TD Cowen analyst Thomas Fitzgerald CFA maintained a Hold rating on JetBlue Airways (JBLU – Research Report) on January 17 and set a price

Airlines hope to meet the traveler demand for premium flying, whether by offering more roomier seats in economy or upgrading higher-tier classes.

JetBlue Airways Corp. shares tumbled after the carrier projected higher costs this year than Wall Street expected.