A woman claiming to be a lawyer sparked a chaotic shouting match onboard a JetBlue flight after skipping the line to deplane, leading to a viral confrontation filled with insults, profanity, and arguments over IQ level. Lawyer Skips Deplaning...
Supreme Court Deals Final Blow To American Airlines’ Northeast Alliance
In a significant blow to American Airlines, the U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday it will not hear the carrier’s appeal over its Northeast Alliance with JetBlue Airways. The decision puts a definitive end to a partnership that American...
JetBlue Challenge Accepted, With A New Twist
JetBlue came through and approved my status challenge, but then added a twist this week with a new 25-year status opportunity and I might go from novice to forever Blue. JetBlue Accepts My Application, Caveat For Others I was...
Intriguing JetBlue Promotion: 350K Points, Mosaic Status For 25 Years
Admittedly, I’m quite tempted by the latest JetBlue promotion in celebration of the carrier’s 25th anniversary. That said, I live on the wrong coast so maybe someone can talk some sense into me before I rush out to take...
The JetBlue Mosaic Challenge And Why I Can’t Pass It Up
JetBlue is offering American Airlines Executive Platinum, Concierge Key and Delta Platinum, 360 members a status challenge I can’t say no to. Status Match, Challenge JetBlue has rolled out a status match for competing carriers to its markets. Significant...
United-JetBlue Tie Up Leaves American Airlines Bloodied
In a move that has sent ripples through the aviation industry, United Airlines and JetBlue have announced a strategic partnership dubbed “Blue Sky.” This collaboration aims to enhance customer experience by integrating loyalty programs and expanding route networks, all...
JetBlue Talked To American And Delta—But United Made The Offer It Couldn’t Refuse
JetBlue “played the field” before reaching an agreement with United Airlines on a partnership, a shrewd move that forced United to pay up for a partnership of, at least in its initial stage, questionable value. Report: JetBlue Played The...
Details: New JetBlue – United “Blue Sky” Partnership Includes JFK Slots, Reciprocal Loyatly Perks
It’s official: United Airlines and JetBlue are teaming up in a new partnership the carriers are calling Blue Sky. Details: New JetBlue – United “Blue Sky” Partnership The partnership includes reciprocal loyalty benefits and a path to return to...
My Highly Productive Daytime Flight To London On JetBlue
For the first time in my life, I took a daytime transatlantic flight, flying from New York to London on JetBlue. It was a very productive and pleasant flight and arriving late in London helped me to go right...
Flying JetBlue At New York JFK Just Became Even Harder
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...
