NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) celebrated November as JetBlue For Good Month. Aligned with the airline’s mission of Inspiring Humanity^®, JetBlue gave back in many meaningful ways in the air, on the ground and in the community. Throughout this third annual month-long celebration of volunteerism, JetBlue encouraged its customers and crewmembers to participate in good deeds and acts of service both big and small.

“The past 30 days of good were a small representation of what JetBlue does throughout the year,” said Icema Gibbs, director corporate social responsibility, JetBlue. “As we enter the season of giving, we encourage our customers and crewmembers to think about ways to help their neighbors. From donating loyalty points to make kids’ wishes come true to volunteering in your communities, all good deeds add up to make a big impact.”

Earlier this week on #GivingTuesday, JetBlue flew 100 do-gooders to Destination Good – the Dominican Republic – to partake in four days of community service. Winners of JetBlue’s #CheckInForGood contest participated in volunteer projects alongside some of JetBlue’s crewmembers and non-profit partners in La Romana and Punta Cana. Projects were aligned with JetBlue For Good’s youth and education, community and the environment pillars.

"Since I’ve been here, I feel like I’ve made an impact in a way that’s genuine and respectful. That’s something I was personally mindful of -- coming to someone else’s country. This is an experience for us, but this is everyday life for the people we are with. I feel very grateful," said Nexus Cook, one of JetBlue’s #CheckInForGood winning volunteers.

Partners for the Destination Good trip included the DREAM Project, Paradisus corporate social responsibility and Fundemar. All-inclusive accommodations for Destination Good volunteers in the Dominican Republic were provided by Paradisus Palma Real Resort in Punta Cana.

“On behalf of all of us at Paradisus, it’s been an honor to work alongside JetBlue for such a rewarding cause,” Ana Corporan, sustainable development manager, Paradisus Palma Real. “This week’s events helped shine a light on how important it is for us to give our partners and guests the opportunity to give back to our local communities. We’re looking forward to providing our guests with more of these rewarding opportunities with Paradisus’ Volunteer Vacations in 2019.”

A recap of additional JetBlue For Good Month activities include:

Want to get in on the good? – If you’d like to join JetBlue in doing good, TrueBlue loyalty members can donate points to a variety of charities and causes through the TrueBlue Points Donation Platform. Join JetBlue in supporting causes and nonprofits such as DoSomething.org, KaBOOM!, the JetBlue Foundation and Make-A-Wish. When members donate points, they go directly to the selected charity, and each charity may use the points for travel for their organization. For example, since 2012 JetBlue has donated more than 23 million TrueBlue points to Make-A-Wish to help create live-changing wishes for children battling critical illnesses. For more information or to donate points visit jetblue.com/donate.

JetBlue For Good -- JetBlue’s platform for social impact and corporate responsibility. Giving back is part of JetBlue’s DNA and is core to its mission of inspiring humanity. Centered around volunteerism and service, JetBlue For Good focuses on the areas that are most important to the airline’s customers and crewmembers - Community, Youth/Education and the Environment.

JetBlue’s core programs and partnerships directly impact the areas where its customers and crewmembers live and work by enhancing education and providing access to those that are traditionally underserved. Signature programs include the award-winning Soar with Reading initiative which has provided more than $3.1 million worth of books to kids who need them most; Blue Horizons For Autism which helps introduce air travel in a realistic environment to families and children affected by autism; and Swing For Good which raises funds for education and youth focused non-profits. Join the #JetBlueForGood conversation on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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