JBLU

Jetblue Airways Corporation

A major American airline that blends low-cost fares with premium touches like leather seats, extra legroom, and seatback live TV, flying to destinations across the US, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Founded in 1998 by David Neeleman, it launched its first flight from New York's JFK to Fort Lauderdale in February 2000. Neeleman originally wanted to call the airline "Blue," but since a color can't be trademarked, the team brainstormed names like "Taxi," "Egg," and "Scout Air" before settling on JetBlue.