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...
Alaska-Hawaiian Greenlit, JetBlue-Spirit Struggle To Survive
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have not been challenged on its acquisition by the DOJ during its standard review period in what appears to green light their merger while Spirit and JetBlue struggle to survive independently. If you are considering booking...
The Mysterious Black Baggage On My JetBlue Flight
Was it organs? Vital medicine? I could not figure out what was inside a trio of mysterious large black boxes on my recent JetBlue flight that were gate-checked then placed in the cargo hold. Mysterious Black Cube-Shaped Boxes Loaded...
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,...
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...
JetBlue Cuts Service To 7 Cities, Trims 24 Routes (Full List)
JetBlue is pulling completely out of seven cities and trimming 24 routes as it refocuses service in the Northeast. Is the future of JetBlue just a regional airline? JetBlue Ends Service To 7 Cities Determined to return to profitability,...
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...
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,...
Analysis: JetBlue-British Airways Partnership Is All About American Airlines
JetBlue wants a closer relationship with American Airlines. British Airways also wants a closer relationship with American Airlines, though on its terms. I see that as an essential common link in the new partnership between JetBlue and British Airways....
Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes Rapid Recovery, New CEO Role
In early February, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes stepped away from his post unexpectedly due to health reasons, but just weeks later he’s been appointed head of Airbus in the Americas. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
JetBlue Bans Jewish Passenger For Complaining About Flight Attendant’s Palestine Pin
A Jewish passenger claims JetBlue banned him after a flight attendant lied about an onboard encounter concerning a Palestine pin on her uniform. JetBlue Bans Jewish Passenger After Complain About Palestine Pin Worn By Flight Attendant Paul Faust, 54,...
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...
Rabbi Sues JetBlue, Claims Antisemtism After Being Thrown Off Flight For Religiously Motivated Seat Change Request
A trio of Orthodox Jewish passengers have sued JetBlue, claiming the carrier engaged in Antisemitism and unlawful discrimination after throwing them off for requesting a seat change. Antisemitism? Lawsuit Claims Jewish Passengers Were Thrown Off JetBlue Flight For Making...
JetBlue-Spirit Officially End Merger Attempt
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines will go separate ways after deciding that the obstacles of a merger were too much to overcome. JetBlue-Spirit End Merger Plan In January, US District Judge William Young held that the JetBlue-Spirit merger could not...
Booked: Porter Reserve, WestJet Premium, JetBlue Mint…And A Cruise?!
I’m heading off on a fun trip that will include two new Canadian airlines for me…but the trip is not to Canada. Coming Up: Porter, WestJet, JetBlue…And A Cruise Porter recently launched nonstop service between Los Angeles (LAX) and...
Yikes: Passengers Battle Inebriated Imbecile On JetBlue Flight
Four off-duty prison guards and two flight attendants on a JetBlue flight from London to New York were called on to restrain an unhinged and inebriated passenger onboard. But somehow the intoxicated passenger walked away in New York without...
British Granny Claims JetBlue Flight Attendants Beat Her Up After Leaving Tea In Galley
A tempest over a teacup occurred on a JetBlue flight to Costa Rica. 74-year-old Angela Siddell claims that a pair of flight attendants beat her up, leading to a black eye and handcuffs, all stemming from a disagreement over...
Broad Implications: Court Ruling Bigger Than JetBlue-Spirit Merger
A recent ruling to block JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines could have broad implications for not only both carriers but the US airline market. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Maybe Spirit Airlines Is Not Doing So Badly After All?
Spirit Airlines stock jumped more than 20% this morning after it revised its financial forecast, suggesting it may not be doing as bad as many analysts have surmised. Meanwhile, Spirit is pushing JetBlue to appeal the decision blocking the...
The Spurious Legal Reasoning Behind JetBlue-Spirit Merger Decision
I sat in bed last night and read the entire 109-page decision of Judge William Young in US v JetBlue, which blocked the merger between JetBlue and Spirit. Bottom line: I think the opinion represents spurious legal analysis. Blocked...
