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First, I'll predict that this is going to be on extremely long thread/debate!
A second aircraft type for jetBlue? I personally don't think so. It would absolutely kill the cost structure.
I think you have a great point as far as the U.S. needing a true LCC with good service to fly overseas. It's definitely an opportunity, but is it the right one for jetBlue? International flying like that is a whole other ball game. I'm sure someone, somewhere is out there evaluating the market to launch a LCC to fly overseas from the U.S. Especially since legacy airlines cut domestic capacity to refocus on international routes, it would not make sense for jetBlue to enter that fight now. Maybe a STARTUP will do so.
Hawaii...it can from the west coast happen if jetBlue takes delivery of A319 aircraft. Fleet commonality is where jetBlue would be looking.
One thing I have learned, especially about the airline industry, is "never say never"...this is nothing more than my opinion, but anything can happen. I just doubt it.