JetBlue Airways is offering voluntary separation packages to its non-union employees as a way to reduce fixed costs. The opt-out packages are being offered to employees in corporate functions, airports, and customer support centers, excluding pilots and flight attendants. Frontline employees are being offered two weeks of pay per year of service, while management employees are being offered three weeks of pay per year of service, capped at 26 weeks. Those who accept the packages will have healthcare coverage until April 30, 2024, and travel privileges. Employees have until February 8, 2024, to express interest in the program and will work through the end of February 2024. This move by JetBlue comes after the airline lost a battle with the U.S. Department of Justice over a proposed merger with Spirit Airlines. While the "opt-out" packages are not a sign of the airline backing out of the merger, it does suggest a shift in strategy for JetBlue. The airline is looking to trim its workforce and reduce expenses as it navigates the changing industry landscape.