JetBlue Airways IPO In April 2000, JetBlue first started in New York City’s John F. Kennedy Airport. Even after the 2001 terrorist attacks, company remained profitable and was growing aggressively. To support their growth and offset portfolio losses by their venture capital investors, management was ready to raise additional capital through a public equity offering. With representatives of co-lead manager Morgan Stanley and the JetBlue board was trying to come to an agreement on the offering
Executive Summary JetBlue Airways, the latest entrant in the airlines industry has gone through the initial stages (entrepreneurial and collectivity) of the organizational life cycle rapidly under the successful leadership of David Neelman. JetBlue Airways is currently in the formalization stage of the life cycle where in it needs to create procedures and control systems to effectively manage its growth. Also as it proceeds to grow further to reach the elaboration stage, JetBlue needs to continue
INTRODUCTION JetBlue Airways entered the market in 2000 from a position of financial strength, leadership capability and several rare advantage points uncommon to others in the industry: 1) David Neeleman, the founder, had several years of industry experience as a result of having successfully launched and sold an airline (Morris Air), bringing both explicit and tacit knowledge into the his new venture; 2) Neeleman was afforded the opportunity to work directly with his idol, Herb Kelleher,
travel, which JetBlue believes need not be mutually exclusive (JetBlue Airways Corporation, 2015). Overall this strategy has been very successful, attracting new customers and earning repeat customers through its innovative additions to its aircraft and by having more free amenities than any other airline. Additionally JetBlue Airways has been ranked highest in customer satisfaction among low-cost carriers in North America by J.D. Power for the last 11 years in a row (JetBlue Airways, n.d.). In spite
JetBlue Airways is a corporation that mainly focuses on low-cost transportation service. It is one of the major airlines predominant in the domestic airline industry. The impact of September 2001 on aviation has drastically decreased and all the major airlines had lost in huge amounts. This made almost all the major airlines to increase their debts by tapping the credit lines or taking care by issuing bonds. Despite of all the vital actions made to survive the decline of passengers’ ratio and fares
JetBlue Airways Corporation – You above all JetBlue Airways Corporation is a premier non-union airline headquartered in Long Island City of New York, and operating out of John. F. Kennedy airport as its primary base. Several of their initial employees, including founder David Neeleman, were former employees of Southwest Airlines. They brought the low-cost flying experience from their former workplace, but married it to better array of amenities. That helped JetBlue carve a unique identity which competed
Individual Case Analysis JetBlue Headquarters, Forest Hills, New York. Summary Statement JetBlue Airways, an American low-cost airline, headquartered in Forest Hills, New York started flying out of John F. Kennedy Airport in February of 2000.JetBlue started by following Southwest’s approach of offering low-cost travel, setting themselves apart from their competitor’s through the amenities they offer like in-flight entertainment, flat-screen TV’s on each seat, live digital satellite radio
its strength. JetBlue is in danger of losing sight of its original customer service foundation. Without a strategy focusing on customer service as a priority, the initial success resulting from JetBlue’s commitment to exceeding customer’s expectations is in jeopardy. When planning objectives for accomplishing strategic goals, each objective should be built around customer satisfaction. 2. Define what is intended the probable result of not taking action to correct the problem: JetBlue began by being
JetBlue Airways Corporation has been a rapidly growing discount airline and biggest success story in the industry by using its strong customer service considerations and low fares to build a solid, growing customer base. David Neeleman, CEO and director began JetBlue in 1999 and flying since 2000 after his previous airline company-Morris Air was brought by Herb Kelleher, the Southwest Airline founder. He signed a 5-year non-compete agreement not to launch another airline. Kelleher hired Neeleman
sons), and cost conscious business traveler. The target market of JetBlue airlines is customers who along with low cost seek services. The services provided by JetBlue included in-flight entertainment, TV on every seat, satellite radio, extra leg room, free unlimited snacks, and leather seats. The target market of JetBlue is also the leisure traveler, the low cost ticket seeking traveler, and the cost conscious business traveler. JetBlue has actually, posed a threat to the other low cost airlines like
Executive summary JetBlue was founded by David Neeleman in 1998 and is America’s youngest airline flying to over 35 destinations including Caribbean and Atlantic regions. The key strategies and competitive advantages of JetBlue are the maximisation of its workforce productivity, high quality of service and innovation with affordable prices, low cost ticketing system, and efficient aircraft utilisation. JetBlue is a low-cost airline with a differentiated approach in regards to the high level
According to Smith (2004), there are several organizations in the United States that tend to implement what is described a formalized quality management program. However, most of these organizations implementing quality management programs tend to fail. This is because these quality management programs were considered as programs of the month, and eventually faded away. Instead, Smith (2004) recommended that when an organization decides to implement a particular quality program, it usually requires
acknowledging the increased power of buyers. The future of the industry is in JetBlue’s “cheap chic” style. Airlines need to maintain a cost effective price point while also not appearing cheap. Small conveniences like the ones offered through Southwest and JetBlue allow for brand with a perception of quality at a reasonable price. Firms of higher cost airlines need to work toward brand differentiation at the very least lowering price points. Legacy airlines do have a place in the Airline Industry, but their
Introduction JetBlue Airways Corporation is an American low-cost regional airline company headquartered in Long Island City, New York. JetBlue Airways Corporation is a public company that is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker JBLU. According to Yahoo Finance, JetBlue operates in the Services Sector and Regional Airlines Industry. JetBlue’s main base is at John F. Kennedy International Airport, in Queens, New York. As of October 2013, JetBlue serves 84 destinations in 24 U.S. states
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satisfaction among low-cost carriers. It received 7/7 star rating for its safety and 5/5 star rating for its product offerings. Weakness Jet Blue as being low-cost airline lacks when they conclude their expenses. The highest expense for Jet Blue Airways is their fuel. They cannot increase their rates if the price of the fuel goes high. In this case, the profit earning will be lower for Jet Blue airline.
airlines, especially major carriers, are adapting the concept of "doing less with more." One low-cost carrier, JetBlue, is changing the domestic aviation landscape in this regard and is defying the odds. Here is a company that has examined each marketing mix elements carefully, has adapted them to its customer’s needs, and is succeeding because of this approach. With regard to Product, JetBlue is cornering the marketplace with its productivity, in-flight features, and customer service. Due to the
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Profitability in the airline industry can be pretty shaky, but it looks like JetBlue has found a way to make their airline more profitable than others if all goes according to plan. Susan Carey, in her article, “JetBlue to Expand Its High-End Service, Dubbed Mint, to More Routes” published in The Wall Street Journal on April 12, 2016, goes on to explain what JetBlue has planned for the near future. In order to increase profitability, JetBlue is going to expand its seasonal services, and more importantly, it