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All of JetBlue’s Airbus aircraft will have two or three rows of domestic first-class seats, the airline’s false-flat seats, without minutes, JetBlue President Marty St. George said in a note to employees.
“Since launching the mint a decade ago, we’ve explored the idea of rolling out a version of it across the fleet, often calling it a ‘mini mint’ or a ‘junior mint,'” St. George said. Mint “can’t be replicated on short flights,” he said, so the carrier had to come up with a solution for passengers willing to pay more for space on short flights.
“We’re keeping the rest of our ideas under wraps for now while we prepare for the 2026 launch. Let’s keep our competitors guessing,” St. George wrote.
St. George, JetBlue’s former commercial chief, returned to the New York-based airline earlier this year CEO Joanna Geraghty Return JetBlue to profitability and cut costs. The airline is focusing more on its core markets in Florida and the Northeast.
JetBlue has been a pioneer in the U.S. airline industry since its first flights nearly 25 years ago, adding amenities like seatback entertainment, free Wi-Fi and business class that make flying in the front of the plane more enjoyable for customers. It tries to be cheap. Compared to the major carriers that dominate US air travel.
The airline has become More focused On finding ways to increase sales since the acquisition bid Spirit Airlines was The US judge blocked it. In January and partnership with American Airlines There was a government in the North East. Competitive by another judge.
JetBlue is eliminating new cuts on unprofitable routes, CNBC host. Reported It is also revamping its European service last week, announcing a new flight between Boston and Madrid on Tuesdays.
Adding premium premium seats to standard coach has become a focus of the airline industry as many leisure travelers have shown that they are more willing to pay more for roomier seats, or other perks such as airport lounges, after the pandemic. are willing to spend more than
on tuesday, Alaska Airlines Said it would look into it. Premium Seat Offer and upgraded some of its aircraft following its merger with Hawaiian as part of global expansion plans.
JetBlue said earlier this year that it would. Create your first lounge.