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Mini Mint: JetBlue’s New Premium Experience With Smaller Economy Seats
JetBlue is poised to introduce a domestic first-class cabin, tentatively named “Mini Mint,” as early as 2026, according to Live and Let’s Fly The move, long anticipated, marks a significant departure from the airline’s longstanding focus on a premium coach…
June 28, 2024 11:43 am ET -
United Blasts DOT for Choosing JetBlue as EAS Carrier
Earlier this month, JetBlue was awarded its first-ever Essential Air Service (EAS) contract in the town of Presque Isle, Maine. In the continental U.S., this contract is worth the most with an annual subsidy of nearly $11 million. JetBlue, United,…
June 24, 2024 7:00 am ET -
JetBlue Doubling Down on Being an Airline People Want to…
JetBlue has had a rough time. The airline initially had a great strategy planned out with American Airlines in the Northeast but that ended up being plagued by legal issues brought on by the government and was ultimately canned. The…
June 21, 2024 12:07 pm ET -
JetBlue To Include Full-Size Carry-Ons in Basic Fares
As the airline industry in the U.S. is gearing up for its busiest summer on record, some good news for budget-conscious travelers arrived from JetBlue. The New York-based carrier has decided its carry-on policy for customer traveling on their cheapest…
June 19, 2024 9:44 pm ET -
Why the U.S. Is Fining Emirates $1.8 Million
Dubai-based Emirates has been fined $1.8 million by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for violating its airspace rules. The airline had violated the airspace restriction over Iraq by flying under FL320 (or 32,000 feet). The FAA has previously issued…