Lets have a debate on if jetBlue should have a 3rd aircraft type.

Fact 1:
When jetBlue first started, it was a pretty safe bet that jetBlue will only operate A320s. The decision of purchasing E190s was pretty much unexpected.

Fact 2:
LGB, no doubt, is one of the more sucessful operation for jetBlue, however, it is pretty clear that the slot control is pretty much set and safe to say that it will not change in the future, especially since they can't even get a expanded terminal off the ground. The only way they can expand at LGB is to increase capacity.

Fact 3:
jetBlue has set a trend by going against the trend in the airline industry. They pulled off many things that were once thought to be impossible such as offering a sucessful domestic service out of JFK and to an extent operating a 2nd type aircraft. They also proven that LGB can be a sucessful
operation.

Fact 4:
Low cost service on international routes seems to be the latest trend which is evident by the recent expansion by jetstar and oasis hong kong. There are also some lcc international service out of Canada, however, we still need a true American LCC International carrier. MaxJet and EOS don't count since they cater to the business and first class travelers.

Argument for 3rd type of aircraft:
jetBlue needs a larger aircraft slot control airports such as LGB. In addition, larger longer range aircraft will allow jetBlue to serve other international destinations. In addition to other international destinations, some domestic destionations such as Hawaii would be well within the range of most larger aircraft from JFK.

Argument against a 3rd type of aircraft:
jetBlue is not expanding anytime soon and having a 3rd type of aircraft will just increase cost. In addition, jetBlue stated in the past that it have no interest in serving international destinations such as europe and since Hawaii is a leasure market, there is simply not the demand for a service from the mainland to the islands.

now YOUR TURN!