JetBlue continues to offer a consistent product in Mint Business Class with warm service and excellent food. My A321 journey from Los Angeles to Newark was not without issue, but flying JetBlue was once again a pleasure. JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class Review (LAX-EWR) I parked at Mark’s house in Westchester (near In-N-Out) and walked […]
Review: JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class (Fort Lauderdale – Los Angeles)
After a long day in Miami, we stepped onto a JetBlue A321 for our five-hour journey back to Los Angeles in Mint (business class). As always, JetBlue delivered a stellar product with a comfortable seat and excellent service, food, and bedding…there were no surprises on this flight. JetBlue A321 Mint Review [FLL-LAX] In considering how […]
Review: JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class (Redeye)
To kick off my trip to Asia, I flew JetBlue on an Airbus A321 in Mint Business Class on a redeye from Los Angeles to New York, which JetBlue calls its “shuteye” service. Once agian, JetBlue receives high marks for its in-flight dining and even its older seat. JetBlue A321 Mint Redeye Review JetBlue offers […]
Review: JetBlue A321 Mint “Reverse Redeye” New York – Los Angeles
For the final segment of my Ukraine trip, I took a JetBlue “reverse redeye” (a late-night westbound transcontinental flight) from New York JFK to Los Angeles. This will be a short review, because I spent most of the flight fast asleep…mission accomplished. JetBlue A321 Mint “Reverse Redeye” Review After my delayed arrival into JFK and […]
Review: JetBlue A321LD Mint Business Class Boston – Los Angeles
After flying the Airbus A321LR from London to Boston on JetBlue in Mint business class, I had my first chance to try the A321LD from Boston to Los Angeles. JetBlue A321LD Mint Business Class Review The flight went something like this: I boarded. We took off. I ate dinner. I slept. We landed in LA. Perfect […]
Review: JetBlue A321neo Mint Business Class London – Boston
JetBlue is remarkably consistent in offering a comfortable seat, delicious food and drink, and kind service. My quick JetBlue flight across the pond from London Gatwick to Boston onboard the A321neo in Mint business class was (almost) perfect. JetBlue A321neo Mint Business Review: London – Boston I checked in on my phone and therefore totally […]
Review: JetBlue A321LR Mint Business Class New York – London
JetBlue actually does not reinvent the wheel when it comes to transatlantic travel, but it does just about everything right, including those important small touches. My JetBlue A321LR journey from New York to London in Mint business class was marked by great service, delicious food, and a comfortable and technologically-advanced suite. JetBlue A321LR Mint Business […]
Review: JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class
Last week, JetBlue introduced a new soft product refresh for its Mint business class product. I was already scheduled to travel from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach and was elated to find out that my flight would feature the new product. Here’s the review in a nutshell: the new JetBlue Mint soft product is […]
Review: JetBlue A321 Mint New York To Los Angeles
The more I reflect on this flight, the more I realize how much I take mediocre service for granted on U.S. airlines. Put simply, this late-night flight in JetBlue Mint was one of the best domestic flights I have ever experienced. We transited from Terminal 4 to Terminal 5, passing the iconic TWA Flight Center […]
JetBlue Retreats From Newark, Making A United Merger Even More Likely
JetBlue is pulling down even more Newark flying, and the message is clear: Newark does not work for JetBlue any more than JFK worked for United. That has implications far beyond a few leisure routes that JetBlue is axing: I sense it is part of a strategy that, at the very least, makes a JetBlue-United […]
JetBlue Isn’t Using “Surveillance Pricing” Today But The Technology Is Already Here
Airline pricing is complicated, but not everything is a conspiracy. No, JetBlue Is Not Engaging In “Surveillance Pricing” But That Does Not Mean It Never Will A bizarre tweet from a JetBlue employee has sparked accusations that the airline is using “surveillance pricing” to charge customers more based on personal data. That is not what […]
JetBlue Says It Is Raising Bag Fees Again To Keep Fares “Low” And Wi-Fi Free
JetBlue is raising baggage fees again, claiming it is the better alternative to raising airfare. But is it? JetBlue Raises Bag Fees As Fuel Prices Spike JetBlue has increased checked bag fees, blaming “rising operating costs” as jet fuel prices surge. The airline’s first checked bag now starts at $39 on off-peak days, up from […]
JetBlue “Mini Mint” Is Getting Bigger: New Details Reveal Larger First Class Cabins
In July 2024, I exclusively reported that as JetBlue seeks to innovate in response to persistent losses and a blocked merger with Spirit Airlines, it plans to introduce a domestic first class cabin it has internally called “Mini Mint” across its fleet of Airbus jets. Those plans were officially confirmed in December 2024 and a […]
Review: Aer Lingus A321neo LR AerSpace (Lie-Flat Business Class Seat)
My Aer Lingus A321neo LR flight in AerSpace (a business class seat without business class service) from Dublin to London was short, but gave me enough time to evaluate the seat and its features that you can except on a transatlantic Aer Lingus A321 flight. Aer Lingus A321neo AerSpace (LHR-DUB) As a reminder, I booked […]
Partnerships Show Low Value Of JetBlue’s Own Award Flights
JetBlue has expanded its TrueBlue mileage partnerships but it demonstrates the poor value JetBlue offers on their own flights. JetBlue’s Partner Redemptions JetBlue has added some incredible partners including Qatar, Japan Airlines, Condor, Etihad, and soon United. Both Hawaiian (now part of Alaska Airlines) and TAP go away at the end of this month. Cape […]
Review: JetBlue A321LR Economy Class (JFK-LHR Daytime Trip)
My JetBlue Airbus A321LR flight from New York to London–my first-ever daytime eastbound transatlantic light–was pleasant and productive, even in economy class. JetBlue A321LR Economy Class Review (JFK-LHR Daytime Trip) After a quiet redeye from Southern California to New York, we did not have long before it was time to board our connection to London, […]
Review: JetBlue A321 Economy Class (ONT-JFK Redeye)
We kicked off our journey to London with a redeye from Ontario, in Southern California’s Inland Empire, to New York on a JetBlue A321 “Classic” in economy class. The flight was surprisingly restful. JetBlue A321 Classic Economy Class Review (ONT-JFK) Back when JetBlue had more money, it used to advertise its redeye flights as “shut […]
Review: Breeze Airways A220-300 Ascent Class Pittsburgh – Los Angeles
After flying American Airlines out to Pittsburgh, I flew Breeze Airways back to Los Angeles in “Ascent” Class, its premium cabin, on an Airbus A220-300. While the experience was mostly positive with a comfortable seat, fast Wi-Fi, and friendly service, the aircraft was filthy. I’ve never been on a dirtier plane. Breeze Airways A220-300 Ascent […]
My Delicious Salad + Sandwich On JetBlue
I appreciate airlines that offer thoughtful buy-on-board meals for economy class passengers and thoroughly enjoyed both a sandwich and salad on a transcontinental JetBlue flight from the carrier’s EatUp Café menu. Salad + Sandwich From JetBlue EatUp Café We landed from Paris and had a few hours at New York JFK before our connection to […]
Aegean Orders A321XLRs With Premium Cabins Likely Resembling JetBlue’s Mint
It appears Aegean Airlines will take delivery of Airbus A321XLR aircraft originally intended for JetBlue—and with them, launch new long-haul service to India. This is an exciting new chapter for the Greek carrier. Aegean To Acquire A321XLRs (From JetBlue?), Launch Long-Haul Flights To India Aegean Airlines has announced the purchase of two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, […]
