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Citi downgrades JetBlue to Sell as leisure-market RASM outlook weakens

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Citi Research downgraded JetBlue Airways to Sell from Hold, citing pressure on revenue per available seat mile (RASM), a weaker earnings outlook and headwinds facing leisure travel. The bank maintained Buy ratings on Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines, favoring their positioning through the airline cycle.

Discovered 2026-08-07T04:45:40.956935-07:00 | 2026-08-07T04:45:40.956935-07:00

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  • Citi’s downgrade highlights the risk that JetBlue’s leisure-heavy network may be more exposed to RASM and earnings pressure than larger network carriers.
  • The divergent ratings—Sell on JetBlue versus Buy ratings on Delta, United and American—underscore how analysts are differentiating airline business models and resilience through the cycle.

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