PRESS RELEASE
PARTNERSHIP FOR NEW YORK CITY
New York, New York
March 22, 2010
press release (PDF 91K)Statement From Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of the Partnership for New York City, on JetBlue's Decision to Keep HQ in New York City
“JetBlue Airways is a classic New York success story, growing from start-up a dozen years ago in Queens to become one of the United States’ leading airlines today. JetBlue employs thousands of people around the country and is just the sort of creative, entrepreneurial company that we want to keep growing in New York.
JetBlue’s founding in 1999 reversed decades of airline headquarters flight from New York City and paved the way for a major expansion of competitive airline services here. The company’s commitment to keeping its headquarters and over 900 jobs in Long Island City reinforces New York City’s status as the nation's capital of business, finance, and tourism.”
About the Partnership for New York City
The Partnership for New York City (www.pfnyc.org) is a network of business leaders dedicated to enhancing the economy of the five boroughs of New York City and maintaining the city’s position as the center of world commerce, finance and innovation. Partnership companies account for nearly 7 million American jobs and contribute over $740 billion to the national GDP.