- JetBlue began operations in 2000 with flights between New York and Fort Lauderdale using Airbus A320 aircraft outfitted with leather seats and DIRECTV. - It was founded by David Neeleman, who had previous success with low-cost airlines and aimed to bring "humanity back to air travel." - JetBlue has since grown to over 5,000 crewmembers and a fleet of 41 aircraft serving 22 cities, with plans to expand further in coming years.