JetBlue’s Signature ‘Swing for Good’ Fundraising Campaign Returns with Launch of ‘Bid for Good’, Together Raising Over $8 Million for Charitable Partners Since 2008

JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced the successful return of its annual Swing for Good fundraising campaign and launch of its Bid for Good online auction. Since its tee-up in 2008, the airline’s fundraising initiative has raised over $8 million in total through its golf classic and online auction to support and further JetBlue’s roster of non-profit organizations. Proceeds from this year’s campaign will directly benefit World Central Kitchen and the JetBlue Foundation.

“We are delighted to bring back our annual Swing for Good initiative and to welcome our partners to an event that is larger than just a day of golf, but one that has lasting impacts through the funds raised,” said Robin Hayes, chief executive officer, JetBlue. “At JetBlue, our mission is to inspire humanity, and we do that best through living our company values, each day, and taking our charitable efforts to new heights with support from the JetBlue Foundation.”

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The Swing for Good campaign includes the launch of JetBlue’s Bid for Good online auction, powered by Charitybuzz, featuring one-of-a-kind opportunities and experiences. This auction is open to the public starting today through October 21, 2022 at JetBlueBidforGood.com.

Some of JetBlue’s exclusive Bid for Good auction lots include:

• A business lunch with JetBlue's CEO Robin Hayes
• A flight training experience in JetBlue’s flight simulator at JetBlue University in Orlando, Florida
• VIP sports experiences with either the Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, Brooklyn Nets, Florida Panthers, or New England Patriots
• A day of golf with JetBlue’s senior leaders and executives
• JetBlue Vacations packages and much more

The 2022 Swing for Good non-profit recipients include:

World Central Kitchen, founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, is a non-profit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying a model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served more than 200 million nourishing meals around the world.

“We are grateful to be part of Swing for Good, and for JetBlue's long standing support,” said Erich Broksas, COO and Interim Co-Executive Lead, World Central Kitchen. “Whether providing travel for our team, sending crewmembers to volunteer, or filling an entire plane with supplies, JetBlue shows time and time again that we share the belief that food is more than just a meal.”