JetBlue Airways Seeks to Stabilize Operations Amid Labor Uncertainty

JetBlue Airways reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $177 million, widening from a $44 million loss last year. The airline cited macroeconomic uncertainty and uneven demand as factors that delayed a return to profitability. In response, pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) issued a public statement calling for progress toward a collective bargaining agreement. Contract negotiations have been ongoing since April 2024. JetBlue executives said booking trends have begun to stabilize heading into the new year, with expectations of improved performance in 2026.