JetBlue pay compared to some other companies. Here is how much more on average the other companies make.


Fo. Capt
Southwest. 34%. 33%
Delta A320. 17%. 14%
Alaska. 7%. 7%
Delta 717. 10%. 6%
American 737. -2%. 1%
Continental. -13% -7%
American A319. -14% -13%
United A320. -17% -15%
US Air AWA. -17% -15%
Virgin. -13% -16%

Southwest, Delta, and Alaska pay more and that's the facts. But now consider delta's monthly garuntee of 65 hours. Or consider if you got on at Southwest it will be a 15 to 20 year upgrade. Or how long it will take to get on at any of the 3 above companies. If you start JetBlue and southwest at the same time, but upgrade in half the time at JetBlue which place will you make more money? I have never done the math but I can guess which one would be higher.