Yesterday, a judge nullified the Northeast Alliance between JetBlue and American Airlines, ordering that it be disbanded within 30 days. Let’s unpack the legal reasoning behind the decision and whether the Northeast Alliance is likely to survive on appeal....
Aer Lingus Hands JetBlue A Lounge Opportunity At JFK T5
With Aer Lingus fully moving operations to Terminal 7 at New York JFK later this week, JetBlue suddenly has lounge space from which it could finally create a much-needed airport lounge. Aer Lingus Vacates JFK T5 Lounge, Providing Opening...
Guessing JetBlue’s Next European Destination
JetBlue Airways announced a third European city served by the “low cost” carrier this week. What cities are the next top contenders for JetBlue’s expansion into Europe? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Irrefutable Proof The JetBlue-Spirit Merger Hurts Consumers
Last week, I remarked that the Department of Justice hadn’t filed a lawsuit to block JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines. They’ve since filed and here’s the data they need to shut the merger down. If you are considering booking...
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...
JetBlue’s Two-Faced Approach To American Airlines
JetBlue appears to be talking out both sides of its mouth regarding American Airlines, happy to partner and challenge. What’s going on? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Epic Meltdown: Woman Calls JetBlue Gate Agent Rapist, Claims She Is Armed After Being Denied Boarding In Florida
A troubled 26-year-old launched a furious tirade against JetBlue staff after she was denied boarding at a Florida airport, including calling a gate agent a rapist and claiming she had a gun. White Woman Goes On Tirade Against White...
American Airlines, JetBlue Add New Routes From New York LaGuardia
American Airlines and JetBlue are adding a number of new routes from New York LaGuardia (LGA) in 2023 in a move they claim shows how vital the Northeast Alliance is for US consumers. New American Airlines Routes From New...
JetBlue Horror Flight: Man Holds Razor Blade To Woman’s Throat
A Utah man is facing a steep fine and prison time after assaulting a female passenger with a razor blade on a JetBlue flight. Utah Man Holds Razor Blade To Woman’s Throat On JetBlue Flight To Salt Lake City...
JetBlue London Flight Success Solidifies European Expansion
With the success of JetBlue London flights, expansion to additional European destinations is inevitable, but targets are becoming clearer and seem a little odd. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
As JetBlue Adds Paris Flights, Here’s What Is Still Missing
JetBlue promised to reshape the transatlantic landscape through competitive fares and to some extent it has done so, but with the carrier now announcing new service to Paris it really has a chance to disrupt the market…but that will...
JetBlue Mosaic “Enhancements” Coming
JetBlue Airways sent out an email announcing “enhancements” to its Mosaic elite status program before the end of the 2022 calendar year, but it doesn’t bode well for members of the loyalty program. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
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...
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...
Irony: Spirit Airlines Attacks JetBlue-American Partnership
Even as Spirit Airlines prepares to be acquired by JetBlue Airways, it is insisting that the alliance between JetBlue and American Airlines undermines competition and is bad for consumers. Spirit Airlines Executive Says JetBlue-American Partnership Adversely Impacts Competition Testifying...
Is JetBlue Really Surprised No One Loves Its Loyalty Program?
If JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes really wonders why engagement and profitability in his TrueBlue loyalty program seem to lag behind others, let me spell it out: it’s a lousy program overall. JetBlue TrueBlue Loyalty Program: The Problem Is Not...
Elizabeth Warren Asks DOT To Block JetBlue-Spirit Merger
Senator Elizabeth Warren asked the DOT to block JetBlue’s proposed acquisition of Spirit Airlines with a very strange basis for her request. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Reversal: Spirit Should Buy JetBlue Instead
JetBlue reported a dismal second quarter of 2022 despite taking in the highest revenue in the airline’s history. Spirit Airlines had a greater market cap, will report a smaller loss (or gain) and better operation. Shouldn’t it be Spirit...
Hilarious: Late Night Hosts Lampoon JetBlue – Spirit Merger
Late night hosts wasted no time in lampooning JetBlue’s decision to acquire Spirit Airlines, offering a hilarious take on the deal that is not without a degree of truth. Late Night Hosts Weigh In On Lampoon JetBlue – Spirit...
JetBlue-Spirit Airlines Acquisition Approved, What Now?
The Frontier Airlines-Spirit Airlines merger has been withdrawn and JetBlue Airways’ acquisition offer has been accepted. Ok, but what happens now? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
