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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2003

JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State of Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  000-49728
(Commission
File Number)
  87-0617894
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)


118-29 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, New York 11375
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(718) 709-3026
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)




Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits


Exhibit
Number

  Description


99.1

 

Press Release dated October 23, 2003 announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003.

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

        On October 23, 2003, JetBlue Airways Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2003. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

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SIGNATURE

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

      JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION
                            
(Registrant)

Date: October 23, 2003

 

By:

/s/  
HOLLY NELSON      
Vice President and Controller
(principal accounting officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number

  Exhibit

99.1   Press Release dated October 23, 2003 announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003.



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