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 [2022]
To begin my journey to London, I flew from Los Angeles to London on a JetBlue Airbus A321 in Mint business class. JetBlue remains a remarkably consistent product that really sets the standard for a transcontinental product. JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class Review [2022] Booking As I outlined here, I booked my ticket using Emirates […]
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 Adds Service To Madrid And Edinburgh From Boston
Last week JetBlue teased an imminent longhaul route announcement and today new service has been announced between its Boston hub and both Madrid, Spain and Edinburgh, Scotland. JetBlue Announces Service To Madrid, Edinburgh From Boston JetBlue continues to tinker with its domestic and international route network as it attempts to return to profitability. In 2025, […]
JetBlue Shifts Network Strategy, Teases New Transatlantic Routes
JetBlue continues to tinker with its route network as it tries to return to profitability, with the latest changes including a surprising retreat from Seattle and more transatlantic reductions. However, the carrier has teased new routes will be announced soon. Network Shakeup: JetBlue Ends Underperforming International And Domestic Routes, Hints At New Routes It’s hard […]
JetBlue A321LR Redeye: Solid, Even In Economy Class
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. I find JetBlue such a positively consistent product. While it is never ideal to fly in economy class on a redeye flight, I was happy to fly JetBlue from Los Angeles to New York onboard a snazzy […]
JetBlue’s New Transatlantic Chilled Menu Beats Expectations…
Last month I highlighted that JetBlue has–at least temporarily–transitioned to only cold meals on transatlantic flights. I got a chance to try the new cuisine…and still walked away amazed at how fresh and delicious an airline meal can be. Cold Meals Only In JetBlue Transatlantic Economy Class…Still Delicious Flying from Paris to New York, I […]
Review: Singapore Airlines 737-8 MAX Business Class
From Singapore to Siem Reap, Cambodia I flew on Singapore Airlines on a beautiful new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft in business class. For someone who mostly flies within the USA, it’s simply amazing what Singapore Airlines manages to pull off on a flight under two hours long. Singapore Airlines 737-8 MAX Business Class Review I […]
Review: JetBlue A220-300 Economy Class
To kick off my journey to Japan and South Korea, I flew from Burbank to New York on JetBlue onboard the Airbus A220-300 in “Core” economy class. JetBlue’s extra legroom and free high-speed internet made for a comfortable flight, though the A220-300 is not aging well and the flight attendants did not appear happy to […]
Crazy: California Woman Claims Her Cancer Returned After JetBlue Agent Refused To Let Her Fly With Emotional Support French Bulldog In Mint Cabin
A California woman is suing JetBlue, claiming that her stage four cancer returned after a “cruel” gate refused to let her fly in Mint Business Class with her emotional support dog and a “cruel” flight attendant forced her to place her dog in a bag that was too small for her 23-pound French bulldog. Lawsuit: […]
EXCLUSIVE: JetBlue Will Introduce “Mini Mint” Premium Cabin Across Airbus Fleet
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 will call “Mini Mint” across its fleet of Airbus jets. Coming In 2026: “Mini Mint” (Domestic First Class Recliner Seats) On JetBlue For months, JetBlue has been hinting […]
Review: WestJet 737-700 Premium Class
From Toronto to Bridgetown we flew WestJet and I splurged for Premium Class, a product WestJet stops short of calling business class, but certainly seemed like business class to me. WestJet 737-700 Premium Class Review (YYZ- BGI) I booked the ticket for $620, about a $200 premium over an economy class ticket. For a five-hour […]
JetBlue Retreats In Los Angeles
As it seeks a return to profitability, JetBlue is retreating from Los Angeles and also suspending nearly half of its service to South America. JetBlue Cuts Service To Eight Cities From Los Angeles In a memo to employees reviewed by Live And Let’s Fly, Dave Jehn, JetBlue’s Vice President of Network Planning + Airline Partnerships […]
Review: JetBlue A321neo Economy Class London – New York
I finally took the opportunity to fly JetBlue in “Core” (economy class) on a transatlantic journey and while there was one huge disappointment, so much about the A321neo flight from London to New York was simply superb. JetBlue A321neo Economy Class Review (LHR-JFK) I’ve heard so many good things about JetBlue in economy class that […]
