JSX (airline)

JetSuiteX, Inc. (commonly known as JSX) is an American air carrier in the United States and Mexico that describes itself as a "hop-on jet service" that operates point-to-point flights between and within Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Texas, and Utah in the United States and Baja California Sur in Mexico.

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JSX (airline)

For regulatory purposes, JSX is set up as public charter operator and does not directly operate aircraft. JSX charters a 30-seat Embraer regional jet operated by a subsidiary and then resells seats on that aircraft to the public. Because charter operators have lower TSA screening requirements for passengers, the arrangement allows JSX to utilize fixed-base operator terminals, offering a more private jet-like experience for its customers.

JSX operates Embraer ERJ 135 and ERJ 145 aircraft, each retrofitted with 30 seats, removed overhead bins, and in-row power. JSX is also acquiring a number of ATR 42s from the collapse of Silver Airways.

History

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The airline was originally founded as JetSuiteX in April 2016. According to chief executive officer (CEO) Alex Wilcox, the air carrier was created in response to declining short-haul traffic and the rise in fares on short-haul flights in the United States. Wilcox attributes these phenomena in part to long wait times in airports.

The company started operations on April 19, 2016, with its first flight between Burbank and Concord, both in California.

In September 2020, Orange County Board of Supervisors notified JSX that the airline would be barred from operating flights to John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, starting January 1, 2021. Wilcox publicly addressed the situation through emails and social media, and a customer outreach program invited fliers to voice support for the carrier to continue its flights to Orange County. On December 14, 2020, JSX filed a lawsuit against the airport, stating that it has "refused to offer any accommodations" to the carrier and that the airport "discriminatorily chose" the termination "in favor of two large airlines [Allegiant and Spirit Airlines]." The first of the two operates the same routes from the airport as JSX. On December 23, 2020, the airline was granted a temporary restraining order against the airport, preventing airport officials from terminating the airline's operations on the planned date of January 1, 2021. A spokeswoman told a news outlet that the airport will comply with the order. JSX continues to operate from the airport.

On December 15, 2022, JSX began operating flights to Taos Regional Airport in Taos, New Mexico, from various airports in Texas and California on behalf of Taos Air. Taos Air effectively terminated operations permanently in April 2024, and on April 23, 2024, the town of Taos approved a new, exclusive airline service contract directly with JSX.

On July 8, 2025, Travel + Leisure named JSX the #1 Domestic Airline for the second year in a row. JSX surpassed the #2 airline, Hawaiian, by 12 points. Both years, JSX scored in the 90s on a scale of 1 to 100, a feat for any US carrier.

Corporate affairs

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JetBlue and Qatar Airways are minority shareholders in JSX. CEO Alex Wilcox was a founding executive of both JetBlue and Kingfisher Airlines.

For regulatory purposes, JSX is set up as public charter operator and does not directly operate aircraft. JetSuiteX, Inc. charters a 30-seat Embraer regional jet operated by its subsidiary Delux Public Charter, LLC (doing business as JSX Air or Taos Air) and then resells seats on that aircraft to the public. Because charter operators have lower TSA screening requirements for passengers, the arrangement allows JSX to utilize fixed-base operator terminals, offering a more private jet-like experience for their customers.

Destinations

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JSX serves or has previously served the following destinations as of May 2025:

<table><thead><tr><th>Country (state)</th><th>City</th><th>Airport</th><th>Notes</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>The Bahamas</td><td>Marsh Harbour</td><td>Marsh Harbour Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mexico</td><td>Cabo San Lucas</td><td>Cabo San Lucas International Airport</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>San Jose del Cabo</td><td>Los Cabos International Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States (Arizona)</td><td>Phoenix</td><td>Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Scottsdale</td><td>Scottsdale Airport</td><td>Base</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States (California)</td><td>Burbank</td><td>Hollywood Burbank Airport</td><td>Base</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Carlsbad</td><td>McClellan–Palomar Airport</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Coachella Valley</td><td>Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Concord</td><td>Buchanan Field Airport</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Los Angeles</td><td>Los Angeles International Airport</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mammoth Lakes</td><td>Mammoth Yosemite Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Monterey</td><td>Monterey Regional Airport</td><td>Seasonal</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Napa County</td><td>Napa County Airport</td><td>Seasonal</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Oakland</td><td>Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Orange County</td><td>John Wayne Airport</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>San Diego</td><td>San Diego International Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>San Jose</td><td>San Jose International Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States (Colorado)</td><td>Broomfield</td><td>Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Gunnison</td><td>Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport</td><td>Seasonal</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Rifle</td><td>Garfield County Regional Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Centennial</td><td>Centennial Airport</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States (Florida)</td><td>Boca Raton</td><td>Boca Raton Airport</td><td>Seasonal</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Destin</td><td>Destin Executive Airport</td><td>Seasonal</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Miami</td><td>Miami International Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Miami</td><td>Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport</td><td>Base</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Naples</td><td>Naples Airport</td><td>Seasonal</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Orlando</td><td>Orlando International Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>West Palm Beach</td><td>Palm Beach International Airport</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States (Montana)</td><td>Bozeman</td><td>Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States (Nevada)</td><td>Las Vegas</td><td>Harry Reid International Airport</td><td>Base</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Reno</td><td>Reno-Tahoe International Airport</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States (New Jersey)</td><td>Morristown</td><td>Morristown Municipal Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States (New Mexico)</td><td>Santa Fe</td><td>Santa Fe Regional Airport</td><td>Seasonal</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Taos</td><td>Taos Regional Airport</td><td>Seasonal</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States (New York)</td><td>Westchester County</td><td>Westchester County Airport</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States (North Carolina)</td><td>Pinehurst</td><td>Moore County Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States (Tennessee)</td><td>Nashville</td><td>Nashville International Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States (Texas)</td><td>Austin</td><td>Austin–Bergstrom International Airport</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Austin Executive Airport</td><td>Seasonal</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Dallas</td><td>Dallas Love Field</td><td>Base</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Horseshoe Bay</td><td>Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Houston</td><td>William P. Hobby Airport</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Lajitas</td><td>Lajitas International Airport</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States (Utah)</td><td>Salt Lake City</td><td>Salt Lake City International Airport</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>United States (Washington)</td><td>Seattle</td><td>Boeing Field</td><td>Terminated</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Codeshare agreements

JSX does not participate in any major global airline alliances, but holds a codeshare agreement with JetBlue, which includes JetBlue's TrueBlue loyalty program.

It is also possible for passengers to enter United Airlines MileagePlus numbers to earn miles on JSX.

Since all flights operate from private fixed-base operator terminals, there are no ticketing or baggage agreements at any location.

Fleet

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Customers boarding a JSX ERJ 145 in Burbank

As of November 2025, JSX operates the following aircraft:

<table><thead><tr><th>Aircraft</th><th>In service</th><th>Orders</th><th>Passengers</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>ATR 42-600</td><td>2</td><td>—</td><td>30</td><td>Deliveries began late 2025.</td></tr><tr><td>Embraer ERJ-135</td><td>15</td><td>—</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Embraer ERJ-145</td><td>37</td><td>—</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>54</td><td>—</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Services

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JSX flights depart from private jet terminals separate from the passenger terminals used by Part 121 and some Part 135 airlines, commonly referred to as FBOs. In most locations, the facility is operated by JSX, while in some, JSX utilizes existing facilities managed by other companies. JSX utilizes the TSA Secure Flight program and additional passive security measures, including explosive and weapons detection.