🧾 What This Document Is

This is a Definitive Additional Material (DEFA14A), which is a fancy SEC term for a voting guide and reminder. It’s not the full proxy statement with all the details; instead, it’s the official notice and ballot sent to shareholders ahead of JetBlue’s 2026 Annual Meeting. Its job is to tell you what you're voting on and how to vote.

👉 Why it matters: If you own JetBlue stock, this is your instruction manual for having a say in the company's leadership and key decisions.

🏢 What The Company Does

👉 In simple terms, JetBlue is an airline. It's a major U.S. carrier known for offering low-cost flights with more amenities (like free TV and snacks) than many budget competitors. It operates flights across the U.S., the Caribbean, and Latin America.

📅 Key Dates & How to Vote

This section is all about the "when" and "how."

• Annual Meeting Date: May 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT. It's a virtual meeting you can attend online.
• Voting Deadline: Your vote must be submitted by May 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
• How to Vote:
  • Online: The easiest way is at www.ProxyVote.com. You can also use your smartphone to scan the QR code on the notice.
  • By Phone: Call 1-800-579-1639.
  • At the Meeting: You can vote live during the virtual meeting on May 14.
• Get the Full Details: You can view the complete proxy statement and annual report online at the website above. If you want a paper or email copy, you must request it by April 30, 2026.

🗳️ The Four Proposals You're Voting On

This is the core of the document. The Board of Directors recommends voting "FOR" on all four items.

1. Elect 13 Directors 👥 You're voting to approve the entire slate of board members, including CEO Joanna L. Geraghty and other business leaders. The board is essentially the company's oversight team.

👉 Why it matters: The board hires/fires the CEO and makes major strategic decisions. Voting for directors is your way of approving the team guiding the company.

2. Approve Executive Pay (Advisory Vote) 💼 This is a non-binding "Say on Pay" vote. You get to voice your opinion on the salaries, bonuses, and stock awards for JetBlue's top executives.

👉 Why it matters: While your vote doesn't force a change, a strong "against" signal from shareholders can pressure the board to rethink compensation packages.

3. Ratify the Auditor ✅ Shareholders are asked to approve the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as JetBlue's independent accounting firm for 2026.

👉 Why it matters: This is a routine but crucial check. It confirms the company's financial statements will be audited by a trusted, external firm, which maintains investor confidence.

4. Amend the Employee Stock Plan 📈 This proposal asks to increase the number of shares available for employees to buy under the 2020 Crewmember Stock Purchase Plan.

👉 Why it matters: It's a vote on a benefit for JetBlue's employees (its "crewmembers"). More shares mean more employees can participate, which can align employee interests with shareholders but also slightly dilutes existing shares.

💡 Why This Matters for Investors

This annual meeting is a fundamental piece of corporate governance. It's not about dramatic new strategies; it's about maintaining the foundational pillars of the company: leadership (the board), oversight (the auditor), reward structures (executive and employee pay), and shareholder rights. Your vote, no matter how small, is a direct tool to influence the company's culture and accountability.

⚖️ Big Picture

👍 Strengths: The process is transparent and follows standard governance. Proposing to amend the employee stock plan shows a continued focus on aligning crewmember incentives with company performance.

⚠️ Risks/Considerations: The executive pay vote is advisory only, so it carries limited direct power. Amending the stock plan, if approved, leads to minor shareholder dilution.

🧠 The Analogy

Think of this like the annual meeting for a large condo association. You, as an owner (shareholder), are voting to elect the board members who will run things, approving the budget and the accounting firm that audits it, and deciding on perks for the building staff (the stock plan). It's the essential upkeep vote to keep your investment—your condo, or in this case, your stock—well-managed.

📇 Key Contacts & People

• Company Contact: JetBlue Airways Corporation, Attn: Investor Relations, 27-01 Queens Plaza North, Long Island City, NY 11101
• For Voting & Materials Requests:
  • Website: www.ProxyVote.com
  • Phone: 1-800-579-1639
  • Email for materials: [email protected] (include your control number in the subject line)

🧩 Final Takeaway

This is your 2026 voting ballot and guide as a JetBlue shareholder. The key actions are: vote by May 13 on the four proposals concerning the board, pay, auditors, and an employee plan, all of which are routine but essential for good corporate governance.