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JetBlue Issues Statement on Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) has welcomed the signing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by President Biden. This legislation, which includes $25 billion for airports, aligns with JetBlue's commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040. The company emphasizes the importance of aviation workforce diversity, a key priority for them. CEO Robin Hayes praised the bill for enhancing transportation infrastructure, making travel safer, greener, and more equitable. The act positions JetBlue to better address climate challenges and community needs.

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  • JetBlue supports the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, highlighting $25 billion allocated for airports.
  • The legislation supports JetBlue's goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
  • Focus on aviation workforce diversity aligns with JetBlue's priorities.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today issued the following statement regarding the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act:

JetBlue welcomes President Biden’s signing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act today. This legislation positions our nation to manage the challenges of climate change, a long-held priority for JetBlue as we have committed to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. We are particularly excited about the bill's aviation investments including $25 billion for airports and its focus on bolstering aviation workforce diversity, another JetBlue priority.

JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes, who attended the White House signing ceremony, added: “This legislation enables meaningful enhancements to our nation’s roads, bridges and railways and will make travel safer, greener, and more equitable in all communities. Congratulations to President Biden and Congressional leaders – particularly JetBlue’s home-state Senator Majority Leader Schumer – on this accomplishment.”

About JetBlue Airways

JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, and between New York and London. For more information, visit jetblue.com.

JetBlue Corporate Communications

Tel: +1.718.709.3089

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