# Joanna Geraghty

> Joanna Geraghty is the New York-based chief executive officer of JetBlue Airways Corporation. A former Holland & Knight partner, she joined JetBlue in 2005 and led people, customer experience and operations before becoming CEO on February 12, 2024, the first woman to lead a major U.S. airline. Her tenure centers on JetForward, a multiyear effort to improve reliability, focus the network and restore sustained profitability. She also chairs Concern Worldwide U.S. and serves on the L3Harris Technologies board.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at JetBlue Airways Corporation
- **Organizations:** JetBlue Airways Corporation, Concern Worldwide U.S., JetBlue Foundation, L3Harris Technologies, Airlines for America, Holland & Knight (former partner)
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** B.A., sociology, College of the Holy Cross, Juris Doctor, Syracuse University College of Law, M.A., international relations, Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Study abroad, University of Sussex
- **Known for:** First woman to lead a major U.S. airline, effective February 12, 2024., 2023 Tony Jannus Award recipient., Recipient of Syracuse University’s Arents Award, recognized in its July 2023 alumni profile.

## Career timeline

- **1994** — Graduated from the College of the Holy Cross.
- **1997** — Completed law and international relations degrees at Syracuse University.
- **2005** — Joined JetBlue as director of litigation and regulatory affairs after serving as a partner at Holland & Knight.
- **2010** — Became executive vice president and chief people officer.
- **2014** — Became executive vice president, customer experience.
- **2018** — Became president and chief operating officer.
- **2022** — Joined the L3Harris Technologies board.
- **2023** — Received the Tony Jannus Award and Syracuse University’s Arents Award.
- **2024** — Became JetBlue CEO on February 12; the airline introduced JetForward in July.
- **2025** — JetBlue and United announced the Blue Sky collaboration on May 29.
- **2026** — JetBlue opened bookings for BlueFirst domestic first class on October 15, with service scheduled to begin December 8.

## Achievements

- First woman to lead a major U.S. airline, effective February 12, 2024.
- 2023 Tony Jannus Award recipient.
- Recipient of Syracuse University’s Arents Award, recognized in its July 2023 alumni profile.
- Advanced from JetBlue’s legal department through people, customer experience and operations leadership to CEO.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — JetBlue opened BlueFirst bookings on October 15. The first revenue flight is scheduled for December 8 between Boston and Fort Lauderdale.
- **2026-08** — JetBlue announced the departure of Icahn-affiliated directors Jesse Lynn and Steven Miller on August 27 under the ownership terms of its 2024 agreement.
- **2026-07** — JetBlue reported second-quarter revenue of $2.7 billion and 10.9% growth in revenue per available seat mile. It introduced a 2028 EPS target of at least $1.00; this is a target, not an achieved result.
- **2026-04** — Spoke at Semafor World Economy on April 16 about human connection and customer service in air travel.

## Links

- Website: https://www.jetblue.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-geraghty-jetblue

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Last updated: 2026-10-21