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JetBlue Celebrates United States\u2019 250th<\/sup> Anniversary with Updated Livery, Inflight Programming, and Community Initiatives<\/b><\/p>\n

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joined JetBlue at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to view commemorative aircraft honoring America\u2019s 250th anniversary<\/i><\/p>\n

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nJetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced that its “Vets in Blue” aircraft now features a commemorative “250” design honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The aircraft was showcased on Tuesday at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), where U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joined JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty and an all-veteran JetBlue flight crew to recognize the airline’s tribute to veterans and active-duty service members whose service has helped safeguard the freedoms celebrated throughout the nation’s 250-year history.<\/p>\n

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260701860402\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy: U.S. Department of Transportation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\nJetBlue specially designed the commemorative \u201c250\u201d design to add to its \u201cVets in Blue\u201d aircraft, the airline\u2019s special livery honoring U.S. military veterans. The aircraft now serves as a flying tribute to America\u2019s historic anniversary while continuing to recognize the service, sacrifice and dedication of the United States\u2019 service members. As part of the tribute, JetBlue is also unveiling a limited run of 1,776 trading cards featuring the special livery.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cAs we mark America\u2019s 250th anniversary, JetBlue is proud to celebrate the spirit of service, community and connection that has shaped our country,\u201d said Joanna Geraghty, chief executive officer, JetBlue. \u201cOur \u2018Vets in Blue\u2019 aircraft has long served as a tribute to the veterans and service members who inspire us, and adding this special 250 design gives us a meaningful way to honor this historic milestone. From the onboard video to the volunteer work our crewmembers will take part in, we\u2019re honoring the people who have defended our nation and continue to protect the ideals that move us forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n“I’m proud to see JetBlue join in on celebrating America\u2019s 250th anniversary,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “JetBlue’s patriotic plane embodies the great American spirit and reminds passengers our nation is worth celebrating.”<\/p>\n

Bringing the Celebration Onboard
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<\/b>Continuing the celebration of this milestone in the nation\u2019s history, JetBlue also announced a series of special initiatives to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, including a limited-time inflight video showcased onboard all JetBlue flights and a veteran-focused service initiative.<\/p>\n

\nThe special inflight video honors the United States and its 250-year history, as well as the nation\u2019s veterans and the airline\u2019s own crewmembers. Narrated by JetBlue\u2019s chief operating officer and U.S. Navy veteran, Warren Christie, the video will be available onboard all JetBlue flights throughout July. Customers will also be greeted with a welcome screen featuring the airline\u2019s \u201c250\u201d design. Combined, these will give customers the opportunity to reflect on the country\u2019s anniversary and recognize the people who continue to move the nation forward while traveling across JetBlue\u2019s network.<\/p>\n

Crewmembers in Action
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<\/b>This month, JetBlue crewmembers will participate in a volunteer initiative supporting veterans, extending the airline\u2019s commemoration of America\u2019s 250th anniversary into the community.<\/p>\n

\nAs part of JetBlue\u2019s longstanding support for U.S. military veterans, the airline\u2019s crewmembers will assemble care packages for veterans, including sock bundles and personalized notes of appreciation, to be distributed to local VA hospitals across JetBlue\u2019s network. This volunteer project provides a meaningful way for JetBlue crewmembers to honor veterans while recognizing the service and sacrifice that have helped shape the nation\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cService is at the heart of JetBlue\u2019s culture, both to our customers and our communities,\u201d said Geraghty. \u201cThis volunteer initiative gives our crewmembers a meaningful way to show gratitude to our veterans, carrying the spirit of America\u2019s 250th anniversary beyond the airport and into the communities we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nJetBlue\u2019s \u2018Vets in Blue\u2019 crewmember resource group will also activate local volunteer opportunities throughout the airline\u2019s network.<\/p>\n

Veterans Take Flight
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<\/b>JetBlue is proud to celebrate all of its crewmembers with military service, whose leadership, honor and dedication continue to strengthen the company\u2019s culture throughout its operation.<\/p>\n

\nJetBlue supports veterans and military families through a variety of initiatives, including:<\/p>\n