With accelerated airport terminal construction coinciding with the start of the summer travel season, JFK Airport is relocating all rideshare passenger pickups at two of its terminals to an off-site AirTrain stop, making flying JetBlue (among others) much more...
The Real Reason JetBlue Pilots Are Angry (It’s Not Over United Airlines Partnership)
On the surface, it appears that JetBlue pilots are angry that a potential partnership between United Airlines and JetBlue could end up costing pilot jobs. But that’s not the root of the problem, nor is it simply posturing for...
JetBlue-United Partnership: What We Know So Far
After days of speculation, Reuters confirmed from “multiple sources” that United Airlines and JetBlue Airways are in talks over a partnership, however, the extent of that relationship is anything but clear. I have a few theories, though. JetBlue And...
American Airlines Sues JetBlue As United Airlines Merger Speculation Grows
American Airlines is suing JetBlue to recover costs stemming from its failed Northeast Alliance with the carrier. A letter to employees leaked out confirming this news and suggesting JetBlue is pursuing another strategy, which again kindles rumors of a...
Is A United Airlines-JetBlue Merger Really Dead?
I want to state at the outset that I have no insider information beyond the words of Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, but those words are quite telling. Is he teasing us or hinting at something more?...
My Very Odd Seat On JetBlue
To end my trip to Copenhagen and Brussels, I flew from New York to Los Angeles on JetBlue. I’m not going to review the flight beyond remarking on the very unique seat I ended up with. My Unique A321...
United Airlines Fuels More Speculation After “Denial” Of Merger Talks With JetBlue
United Airlines’ denial of merger talks with JetBlue won’t do much to silence rumors that United is actively considering the acquisition of JetBlue. Is United Airlines Considering A Merger Or Acquisition Of JetBlue? Chatter about a JetBlue – United...
JetBlue Will Introduce “Mini Mint” Premium Cabin Across Airbus Fleet
In July, 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 will call “Mini Mint” across its...
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...
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...
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...
JetBlue Plane Also Struck By Bullet In Haiti
A Spirit Airlines A320 was not the only plane hit by a bullet yesterday in Port Au Prince, Haiti: a closer inspection revealed a JetBlue aircraft was also hit. Bullet Hole Found On JetBlue Plane After Return From Port...
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....
Passenger Sues JetBlue Over “Bodily Injuries” From Ice Cream Sandwich Served Onboard
A New Jersey woman has sued JetBlue over an ice cream sandwich it served onboard, alleging she suffered “bodily injuries” from the frozen treat that was “dangerously cold.” Woman Sues JetBlue Over Frozen Ice Cream Sandwich Karla Quinonez alleges...
Jessica Chastain Upset At $15 Compensation On JetBlue For Broken In-Flight Entertainment System
Hollywood actress Jessica Chastain was so unhappy over the credit offered by JetBlue when her in-flight-entertainment system malfunctioned that she took to Twitter to complain. Many have castigated her for being petty, but she has a point… Jessica Chastain...
JetBlue “Cable Thief” Was A Victim Of Opportunistic Man…
New information has emerged calling into question the angry reaction of a man who accused a woman of stealing his charging cable on a delayed JetBlue flight. In fact, it now appears the man was nothing more than a...
Woman Confronted On JetBlue For Stealing Seatmate’s Charging Cable, Then Acts Like She Was Just “Borrowing” It
A woman appears to have been caught red-handed stealing a charging cable onboard a JetBlue flight. When confronted, however, she claimed she was just borrowing it. It’s poor form to touch what does not belong to you. Woman Swipes...
JetBlue Will Open Posh Airport Lounges In New York + Boston
After years of hinting and internal discussion, JetBlue officially announced today that it will open lounges in its two hub airports, New York (JFK) and Boston (BOS). Let’s take a look at the timeline and who will have access...
Angry Passenger Destroys JetBlue Check-In Counter At JFK After Demanding To Be Sent To Haiti
An angry passenger wreaked havoc on a JetBlue check-in counter at New York JFK, purportedly after being denied a ticket on a flight to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Man Destroys JetBlue Check-In Counter At JFK In Anger Over Flight To Haiti...
JetBlue Apologizes For Palestine Map Controversy, Fires Inflight Map Vendor
JetBlue has fired its inflight map vendor after controversy erupted over the mapmaker’s display of the “Palestinian Territories” (versus Israel) on the system JetBlue uses or its inflight seatback moving map. JetBlue Fires Map Vendor After Outrage Over “Palestinian...
