JetBlue Airways is mulling options for managing its fleet growth, including selling aircraft, returning leased aircraft and postponing deliveries, after announcing plans to increase capacity between 6% and 9% for the full year compared to the 11%-13% range advised for 2007.

Given “an uncertain economic environment and record high fuel prices”, JetBlue plans to “grow more conservatively in 2008”, says CEO Dave Barger.

“Assuming market conditions remain favorable, we expect to take advantage of continued strength in the worldwide aircraft market to manage our fleet growth, and we currently plan to increase capacity between 6% and 9% for the full year.”

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