1158463--2/5/2010--JETBLUE_AIRWAYS

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We have a significant amount of fixed obligations and we will incur significantly more fixed obligations, which could harm our ability to service our current or future fixed obligations. Our substantial indebtedness and limited number of shares of common stock currently available for issuance may limit our ability to incur additional debt or issue additional equity to obtain future financing needs. If we fail to successfully implement our modified growth strategy, our business could be harmed. There are risks associated with our presence in some of our international emerging markets, including political or economic instability and failure to adequately comply with existing legal requirements. Our LiveTV subsidiary s business may subject us to risks through their commitments. We may be subject to unionization, work stoppages, slowdowns or increased labor costs; potential changes to the labor laws may make unionization easier to achieve. We rely on maintaining a high daily aircraft utilization rate to keep our costs low, which makes us especially vulnerable to delays. Our business is highly dependent on the New York metropolitan market and increases in competition or congestion or a reduction in demand for air travel in this market, or governmental reduction of our operating capacity at JFK, would harm our business. We rely heavily on automated systems to operate our business; any failure of these systems could harm our business. Our liquidity could be adversely impacted in the event one or more of our credit card processors were to impose material reserve requirements for payments due to us from credit card transactions. Our maintenance costs will increase as our fleet ages. If we are unable to attract and retain qualified personnel or fail to maintain our company culture, our business could be harmed. Our results of operations will fluctuate. We are subject to the risks of having a limited number of suppliers for our aircraft, engines and a key component of our in-flight entertainment system. Our reputation and financial results could be harmed in the event of an accident or incident involving our aircraft. An ownership change could limit our ability to utilize our net operation loss carryforwards. Our business depends on our strong reputation and the value of the JetBlue brand. Risks Associated with the Airline Industry The airline industry is particularly sensitive to changes in economic condition. A future act of terrorism, the threat of such acts or escalation of U.S. military involvement overseas could adversely affect our industry. Changes in government regulations imposing additional requirements and restrictions on our operations or the U.S. Government ceasing to provide adequate war risk insurance could increase our operating costs and result in service delays and disruptions.

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