JetBlue was founded in August of 1998 and commenced operations on February 11, 2000. Their first jet was an Airbus A320 – MSN 1123 – Registration number N503JB. Delivered new to JetBlue on January 12, 1999. Passengers on JetBlue’s first flights, from New York City to Buffalo and Fort Lauderdale, were given swag bags that included a commemorative coffee cup and a commemorative baseball hat.