JetBlue Raises Third-Quarter Fuel Price Forecast to $3.96 per Gallon

JetBlue raised its projected fuel price for the third quarter to $3.96 per gallon in a Sept. 10 outlook update, as the airline prepared to report results on Oct. 27.

The forecast increased from $3.49 per gallon. JetBlue’s estimate included taxes and other fees and was based on the forward curve as of Sept. 4.

JetBlue also raised its projected year-over-year growth in costs per available seat mile, excluding fuel, to 6% to 8% from 2.5% to 4.5%. It lowered its available seat mile growth forecast to 1.5% to 3.5% from 3% to 6%, while increasing its revenue per available seat mile growth outlook to 17% to 20% from 12.5% to 16.5%.

JetBlue scheduled its third-quarter 2026 results call for Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. ET (14:00 UTC).