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Someone had also mentioned they had heard or read something recently that Jet Blue could be going under due to the economy?
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lufthansa (largest airline in europe) owns 19% of jetblue, which is the maximum a foreign carrier can own in an USA airline. that capital injection was consummated about 5-6 months ago. that ownership stake provides jetblue with a quasi-parent to rely upon. also, jetblue's cost structure is amongst the lowest in the industry which allows them to fly half empty planes as someone mentioned (42 passengers). the reason being their pilots are non-unionized and their fleet is comprised of relatively young planes from one company (airbus) thereby reducing maintenance cost.
so, in short, don't worry. they are not going under. if anything, usair will before they do.
oh, and i doubt jetblue will do an impromptu connect via jfk from boston as the cost associated with securing a non-scheduled landing slot in jfk is cost prohibitive.
i only fly jetblue to aruba because they have the shortest lines at checking at AUA. although, i've found at times that american is cheaper on certain dates.