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JetBlue Airways Corp is a low-cost airline that offers high-quality service, including assigned seating and in-flight entertainment. It served approximately 100 destinations in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America, Canada, and England. The company currently operates Airbus A321, Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo, and Embraer E190 aircraft types. The operating segments of company are Domestic & Canada, Caribbean & Latin America and Atlantic. Majority of revenue is generated from Domestic & Canada segment.

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JetBlue now accepts Venmo for online flight bookings, alleviating shared expense pain points. New routes added and Q4 earnings to be released 01/28/2025.

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JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) disclosed that it became the first airline to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43097149/jetblue-says-just-venmo-us-as-it-becomes-first-airline-to-accept-popular-payment-platform-for-onli" rel="noreferrer noopener">accept Venmo for online flight bookings</a>.
The company stated that U.S. travelers can use their Venmo balance or linked payment methods to purchase flights, which is now available on the company website and coming soon to the mobile app.
John Anderson, senior vice president and general manager of consumer, PayPal stated, &#8220;The added ability to pay with Venmo for flights on JetBlue and manage travel costs during the trip through&nbsp;Groups&nbsp;helps solve the pain points of shared expenses from the time of booking to returning home.&#8221;
JetBlue's partnership with Venmo is part of its ongoing effort to enhance the digital travel experience.
Notably, in September 2024, the airline added features to its mobile app, including a boarding countdown on lock screens and improved access to gate information.
Last week, JetBlue&nbsp;added new cities and new routes to its network to offer customers more options for summer travels, which includes first-ever flights to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43002617/jetblue-enhances-summer-travel-with-new-routes-and-destinations-strengthening-its-east-coast-netwo" rel="noreferrer noopener">and San Pedro Sula, Honduras</a>.
The company plans to release fourth-quarter earnings <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">results on January 28, 2025</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Themes Airlines ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRL#NASDAQ">AIRL</a>) and U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>).
Price Action: JBLU shares are up 6.02% at $8.10 at the last check Tuesday.
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A recent analyst note from Bank of America outlines a mixed outlook for the U.S. airline industry in 2025, emphasizing strong performance from network carriers and challenges for leisure-focused <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/airlines">airlines</a>.
What To Know: Lead analyst Andrew Didora says Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) leads the pack with robust revenue growth, fueled by corporate travel, premium offerings and Atlantic route expansion. Its Buy rating is reaffirmed with an unchanged price target of $78.
United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) also holds a Buy rating, supported by similar trends, with a price target of $120.
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American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) has been upgraded to Neutral and its price target has been raised from $12 to $20. BofA says the airline stands to benefit from Delta-driven industry trends, including premium revenue growth and recovery in corporate travel. BofA also notes the potential to recapture $1.5 billion in market share lost in 2024, though execution risks temper expectations.
Conversely, Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) and JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) face downgrades to Underperform. Southwest's price target is lowered from $33 to $31, reflecting challenges in adapting to post-COVID-19 pandemic industry dynamics, including competition from premium and corporate-focused carriers.
JetBlue's price target remains at $6.50 despite limited capacity growth and higher costs, compounded by a tough comparison to 2024's early Easter holiday.
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Alaska Air Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), rated Buy, sees its price target raised to $80 from $70 by BofA, bolstered by opportunities from its Hawaiian Airlines acquisition.
Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGT#NASDAQ">ALGT</a>) also benefits from a price target increase, climbing from $54 to $95, although concerns about pilot contracts and rising fuel costs persist. 
Frontier Group Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>), rated Neutral, has its price target adjusted upward from $7.50 to $9 due to slightly higher earnings forecasts.
What Else: While rising jet fuel prices, up 8% year-to-date, weigh on the sector, network carriers like Delta, United and American remain better positioned. BofA expects these airlines to outperform in 2025, leveraging premium revenues and international routes to navigate cost pressures.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>B of A Securities analyst Andrew Didora downgraded JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) from Neutral to Underperform and maintained the price target of $6.5. JetBlue Airways shares closed at $7.61 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBLU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Adam Borg downgraded Rapid7 Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPD#NASDAQ">RPD</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from $48 to $42. Rapid7 shares closed at $39.79 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RPD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Dan Leonard downgraded the rating for Charles River (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $250 to $185. Charles River shares closed at $165.80 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss downgraded the rating for Lucky Strike Entertainment Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUCK#NYSE">LUCK</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowered the price target from $15 to $12. Lucky Strike shares closed at $10.59 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LUCK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading as the company reported weaker-than-expected earnings for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBHT/earnings">fourth quarter on Thursday</a>.
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Across the recent three months, 8 analysts have shared their insights on JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $6.92, with a high estimate of $8.00 and a low estimate of $5.00. This current average has increased by 14.0% from the previous average price target of $6.07. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737118865_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of JetBlue Airways by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Rating</th>
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<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Andrew Didora</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$6.50</td>
<td>$6.50</td>
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<td>Christopher Stathoulopoulos</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
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<td>Stephen Trent</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$7.60</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
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<td>Ravi Shanker</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Thomas Wadewitz</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Catherine O'Brien</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$5.50</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Brandon Oglenski</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
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<td>Stephen Trent</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to JetBlue Airways. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of JetBlue Airways compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for JetBlue Airways's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of JetBlue Airways's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBLU/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on JetBlue Airways analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About JetBlue Airways</h2>
JetBlue Airways Corp is a low-cost airline that offers high-quality service, including assigned seating and in-flight entertainment. It served approximately 100 destinations in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America, Canada, and England. The company currently operates Airbus A321, Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo, and Embraer E190 aircraft types. The operating segments of company are Domestic &amp; Canada, Caribbean &amp; Latin America and Atlantic. Majority of revenue is generated from Domestic &amp; Canada segment.
<h3>Key Indicators: JetBlue Airways's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining JetBlue Airways's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 0.51% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: JetBlue Airways's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -2.54%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -2.25%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): JetBlue Airways's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -0.39%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.34, JetBlue Airways faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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B of A Securities analyst Andrew Didora downgrades JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) from Neutral to Underperform and maintains the price target from $6.5 to $6.5.

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk maintained an optimistic stance, posting on X: &#8220;Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed!&#8221; The flight was particularly significant as it tested various heat shield improvements, including metallic tiles and active cooling systems, crucial for SpaceX&#8217;s ambitious plans for Mars missions.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation and Department of Justice jointly filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) for operating "chronically delayed flights" that caused <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/42791291/jetblue-fined-2-million-for-chronic-flight-delays-delta-united-rank-among-most-on-time-airlines">disruptions to passengers. </a>
The Details: DOT said its investigation found Southwest operated two chronically delayed flights, resulting in 180 flight disruptions for passengers between April and August 2022. DOT rules define a chronically delayed flight as one that is flown at least 10 times a month and arrives more than 30 minutes late more than 50% of the time. 
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"As part of our commitment to supporting passenger rights and fairness in the market for airline travel, we are suing Southwest Airlines for disrupting passengers' travel with unlawful chronic flight delays," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement.&nbsp;
"Airlines have a legal obligation to ensure that their flight schedules provide travelers with realistic departure and arrival times. Today&#8217;s action sends a message to all airlines that the Department is prepared to go to court in order to enforce passenger protections," Buttigieg added.&nbsp;
Southwest responded with a statement that it was "disappointed that DOT chose to file a lawsuit over two flights that occurred more than two years ago."
"Any claim that these two flights represent an unrealistic schedule is simply not credible when compared with our performance over the past 15 years," Southwest said.
The lawsuit against Southwest comes only 12 days after the DOT fined JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) $2 million for chronic flight delays, which marked the <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/dot-penalizes-jetblue-chronic-flight-delays">first time</a> an airline had been fined for chronic flight delays. 
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JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>), United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) and American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDSAQ:AAL) shares are trading on Friday. Here&#8217;s what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42912208">you need to know.</a>
What To Know: Shares of airline companies are moving higher in sympathy with Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) after the company posted strong 2024 fiscal-year fourth-quarter earnings.
Delta reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.85, beating analyst estimates of $1.76. In addition, the company reported sales of $14.37 billion, beating analyst estimates of $14.21 billion. 
Total passenger revenue grew 5% year over year to $12.81 billion, while cargo revenue rose 32% to $249 million.
The airline reported that has of the end of the fourth quarter it has $16.2 billion in total debt and lease obligations. 
The company posted guidance for the 2025 fiscal-year first-quarter. Delta expects revenue growth between 7% and 9% as well earnings per share between 70 cents and $1.00, versus analyst estimates of 83 cents. Delta anticipates 2025 fiscal-year earnings per share of at least $7.35, reflecting over 10% year-over-year growth.
The positive market reaction reflects possible expectations from investors that Delta&#8217;s success could indicate a wider industry rebound or improved performance for airlines, especially as the sector continues to recover from the pandemic.
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Price Action: At the time of writing, JetBlue stock is trading 3.18% higher at $7.94, United shares are trading 6.72% higher at $110.69, American shares are trading 4.09% higher at $18.30 and Delta stock is trading 11.0% higher at $68.20.
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Shares of airline stocks are trading higher in sympathy with Delta, which rose after reporting strong Q4 financial results.

Two bodies were discovered inside the wheel well of a JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) plane after landing in Florida on Monday night. Here&#8217;s what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/42791291/jetblue-fined-2-million-for-chronic-flight-delays-delta-united-rank-among-most-on-time-airlines">you need to know</a>.
What To Know: Two people were found dead in a JetBlue plane during a post-flight maintenance inspection following a flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, according to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/07/us/bodies-found-in-jetblue-flight-compartment/index.html">CNN</a>.
The identities of the individuals found in the wheel well of the plane remain unknown, the airline said in statement, adding that the &#8220;circumstances surrounding how they accessed the aircraft remain under investigation.&#8221;
A gate technician reportedly noticed two people who appeared to be deceased before calling local law enforcement.
&#8220;On scene, paramedics pronounced both individuals deceased,&#8221; said Carey Codd, spokesperson for the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
"The Broward County Medical Examiner's Office will perform autopsies to determine the causes of death of both individuals.&#8221;
The report indicates that a law enforcement official said the bodies were &#8220;badly decomposed.&#8221; Officials have launched an investigation at the airport, but so far, operations have not been impacted. 
&#8220;This is a heartbreaking situation, and we are committed to working closely with authorities to support their efforts to understand how this occurred,&#8221; JetBlue said in a statement.
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The news comes about two weeks after a body was found in the wheel well of a Boeing plane operated by United Airlines Holdings following a flight to Chicago. The JetBlue plane was reportedly an Airbus A320 jet.
&#8220;This keeps happening. People are getting onto the airport property and getting into an aircraft, and it poses a huge security danger for the aircraft," former Department of Transportation Inspector General Mary Schiavo reportedly told CNN.
&#8220;These people were apparently just trying to get some place, but it could have easily been someone attempting to attack aviation.&#8221;
The incidents have raised concerns over airline security. The report indicates that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said the wheel wells of planes are often used by stowaways who don&#8217;t realize the little amount of space available in the landing gear departments after wheels are pulled back into the plane. If they aren&#8217;t crushed by the landing gear, the report suggests they often lose consciousness due to lack of oxygen and freezing temperatures at altitude. 
According to CNN, citing a 2011 report from the FAA, approximately 80% of people who try to board a plane via an external department end up deceased. 
JBLU Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/jblu">JetBlue Airways shares</a> were down 3.32% at $7.44 at the time of publication Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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2 People Found Dead In Landing Gear Well Of JetBlue Airways Plane Following Flight To Florida: 'This Keeps Happening'

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintains JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $6 to $8.

Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on JetBlue Airways, Raises Price Target to $8

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>JOBY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$20.16</td>
<td>$46.5K</td>
<td>11.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FVRR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$79.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JBLU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>835</td>
<td>268</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$138.5K</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>143</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$134.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$42.9K</td>
<td>141</td>
<td>131</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$80.8K</td>
<td>99</td>
<td>85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$347.50</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>86</td>
<td>63</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For JOBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 49 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 1573 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1835 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 77 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 246 contract(s) at a $20.16 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.5K, with a price of $189.0 per contract. There were 11131 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1207 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FVRR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FVRR#NYSE">FVRR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 49 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $32.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.5K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 1207 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 301 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JBLU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 77 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $172.0 per contract. There were 835 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 268 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 259 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $57.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $138.5K, with a price of $1385.0 per contract. There were 47 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 143 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 378 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $134.0K, with a price of $1340.0 per contract. There were 3991 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 135 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AXON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $610.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.9K, with a price of $1431.0 per contract. There were 141 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 131 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 49 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $775.0 per contract. There were 1033 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 127 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FLR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLR#NYSE">FLR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 742 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 77 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.8K, with a price of $1050.0 per contract. There were 99 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 85 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on January 10, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $347.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.9K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 86 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 63 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday announced a $2 million penalty against JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) for operating multiple <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/24/12/42450095/us-airlines-set-to-fly-high-in-2025-analyst-says-perfect-storm-of-tailwinds-will-propel-industry-gains">chronically delayed flights.</a>
The Details: The DOT action against JetBlue marks the <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/dot-penalizes-jetblue-chronic-flight-delays">first time</a> an airline has been fined for chronic flight delays which the agency defines as a flight that is "flown at least 10 times a month and arrives more than 30 minutes late more than 50 percent of the time."
The DOT's investigation found JetBlue operated four chronically delayed flights at least 145 times between June 2022 through November 2023 with each flight chronically delayed for five months in a row. Furthermore, the DOT found JetBlue was responsible for more than 70% of the disruptions to the chronically delayed flights.&nbsp;
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"Illegal chronic flight delays make flying unreliable for travelers. Today&#8217;s action puts the airline industry on notice that we expect their flight schedules to reflect reality," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.&nbsp;
"The department will enforce the law against airlines with chronic delays or unrealistic scheduling practices in order to protect healthy competition and ensure passengers are treated fairly," Buttigieg added.&nbsp;
JetBlue released a statement urging the incoming Trump administration to address the outdated air traffic control technology and staffing shortages.&nbsp;
"While we've reached a settlement to resolve this matter regarding four flights in 2022 and 2023, we believe accountability for reliable air travel equally lies with the U.S. government, which operates our nation's air traffic control system," JetBlue said in its statement.
What Else: The DOT said it has additional ongoing investigations into other airlines for "unrealistic flight schedules," though it did not mention which airlines are under investigation.&nbsp;
Aviation analytics firm Cirium released its annual report of the most on-time airlines on Thursday. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) was the best-performing U.S. carrier with an on-time rate 83%, ranking the airline as third in the world.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), the only other U.S.-based airline to rank in the top 10, came in tenth with an on-time rate of 80.93%. 
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) was the third-best U.S. carrier with an on-time rate of 79.25%.&nbsp;
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Drivers can expect lower prices at the pump in 2025: gas prices are expected to fall for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42603073/natural-gas-nears-2-year-highs-inflation-fears-mount-as-utility-costs-climb-3-energy-stocks-rise">third consecutive year</a> in 2025, acording to GasBuddy's fuel price outlook.
What To Know: GasBuddy's 2025<a href="https://www.gasbuddy.com/newsroom/pressrelease/2024/12/31/1154"> outlook</a> projects that the national average price for gasoline in 2025 will fall to $3.22 per gallon, down from $3.33 in 2024.&nbsp;
The Tuesday report projects the lowest prices of 2025 will occur in December, averaging $2.89 per gallon for the month, and a spike in the Spring with prices peaking in April at a monthly average of $3.53 per gallon.&nbsp;
Though fuel prices are expected to decline, GasBuddy cautions that consumers could see increased price volatility in the new year. The report points to uncertainties in the geopolitical landscape and policy changes from the incoming Trump administration as potential volatility drivers.&nbsp;
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&#8220;While declining fuel prices in 2025 will provide welcome relief to American drivers and businesses, emerging risks could lead to increased volatility,&#8221; said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.&nbsp;
&#8220;Geopolitical uncertainties, potential disruptions from extreme weather, and policy shifts under the new administration could create challenges for fuel markets. Despite this, expanding global refining capacity and moderating demand are expected to support lower prices for most of the year,&#8221; De Haan added.&nbsp;
Why It Matters: Consumers could certainly benefit from lower prices at the pump and tend to spend more money on discretionary items, such as travel and dining out, when fuel costs go down.&nbsp;
Airlines benefit significantly from lower fuel costs, as jet fuel is one of their largest expenses. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NYSE">UAL</a>) and JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) could see improved profit margins due to reduced fuel costs in 2025. 
Shipping and freight companies like FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) and United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) also count fuel as a significant expense and would benefit from lower fuel prices.&nbsp;
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$145.0K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KULR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>960</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>895</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>15.8K</td>
<td>801</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$46.3K</td>
<td>237</td>
<td>564</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JBLU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>508</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PBI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$46.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$60.4K</td>
<td>426</td>
<td>162</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NSC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>111</td>
<td>121</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>106</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 141 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $145.0K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 10550 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3548 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KULR (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KULR#AMEX">KULR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 57 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 220 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 69 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 960 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1573 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.0K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 3187 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 895 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ENVX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENVX#NASDAQ">ENVX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $146.0 per contract. There were 15853 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 801 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 722 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 9 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.3K, with a price of $5155.0 per contract. There were 237 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 564 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JBLU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 85 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 4742 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 508 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PBI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBI#NYSE">PBI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 57 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.0K, with a price of $93.0 per contract. There were 1100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 57 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 113 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.4K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 426 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 162 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NSC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 176 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 34 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 111 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 121 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 57 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 78 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 25 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 106 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>JBLU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$48.5K</td>
<td>25.1K</td>
<td align="right">799</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMTM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td align="right">650</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$84.3K</td>
<td>46.3K</td>
<td align="right">459</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$359.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">191</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$43.3K</td>
<td>238</td>
<td align="right">153</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$43.2K</td>
<td>613</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td align="right">82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>64</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$61.7K</td>
<td>545</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$30.3K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For JBLU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 23 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 490 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.5K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 25117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 799 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMTM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMTM#NYSE">AMTM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 58 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.5K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 8 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 650 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.3K, with a price of $241.0 per contract. There were 46357 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 459 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BLDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 233 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 191 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $359.0K, with a price of $1880.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $97.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.3K, with a price of $433.0 per contract. There were 238 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 153 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FDX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 113 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.2K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 613 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 129 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $118.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.2K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 82 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 113 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.8K, with a price of $4089.0 per contract. There were 64 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 723 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.7K, with a price of $3085.0 per contract. There were 545 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For POWL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 233 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.3K, with a price of $3036.0 per contract. There were 7 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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