Jetblue Airways (JBLU) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• JetForward strategy advanced in 2025, focusing on reliability, network optimization, product enhancements, and financial discipline.

• Operational improvements included an 8-point NPS increase and industry awards for customer satisfaction.

• Financial discipline led to $305M incremental EBIT, $2.5B liquidity, and continued fleet modernization.

• Board and leadership emphasized risk oversight, governance, and long-term value creation.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of thirteen directors for one-year terms.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay).

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

• Approval of amendment to 2020 Crewmember Stock Purchase Plan to add 20M shares.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of 13 nominees with diverse backgrounds and skills; 12 are independent.

• Separate independent Board Chair and CEO structure maintained for oversight.

• Committees include Audit, Compensation, Governance & Nominating, Airline Safety, and Finance, all with defined charters.

• Annual board and committee evaluations, robust onboarding, and continuing education.

• Stockholder rights include proxy access, special meeting rights, and majority voting.