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JetBlue enhances business travel with new seasonal offerings and luxury onboard experiences

18, November 2024/in News /by Dave

JetBlue has unveiled a range of new inflight offerings, designed to enhance the winter travel experience for its passengers. With upgraded food and drink options, new entertainment features and a focus on quality and innovation, JetBlue is bringing festive cheer to the skies this season.

These updates are particularly relevant for business travellers flying with JetBlue who appreciate high-quality inflight experiences that make journeys more comfortable and enjoyable. Whether it’s indulging in fine wines, enjoying tailored dining options, or relaxing with festive entertainment, JetBlue is delivering thoughtful touches that align with the needs of discerning travellers.

JetBlue’s premium Mint cabin now offers a refreshed wine list curated to pair with Bar Pasquale’s Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Highlights include JetBlue’s first-ever orange wine and a selection of sparkling, red and white wines from renowned producers. The addition of boutique teas from Smith Teamaker, such as British Brunch and Jasmine Silver Tips, further enhances the onboard dining experience, catering to those who enjoy a sophisticated teatime at 30,000 feet.

**Seasonal delights**: Stream Peacock movies and tv shows, enjoy a selection of drinks and even participate in a watch party

For those travelling in the main cabin, JetBlue has introduced a new for-purchase drink option: Black Button Distilling’s Bespoke Bourbon Cream liqueur, a luxurious addition perfect for creating boozy coffee or fizzy cocktails. Passengers can also enjoy the updated EatUp Café menu, featuring options like a Turkey Pretzel Sandwich and a Harvest Salad with seasonal ingredients such as roasted butternut squash and pomegranate seeds.

Seasonal entertainment adds to the festive atmosphere onboard. Through JetBlue’s partnership with Peacock, passengers can watch the first three episodes of Love Island USA season six. JetBlue’s Holiday Classics collection includes beloved titles like Home Alone and It’s a Wonderful Life, alongside animated favourites such as The Polar Express.

From 1 December, passengers can also enjoy Frozen 2 and heartwarming holiday TV movies through JetBlue’s Made-for-TV Holiday Flix collection. Travellers can even host inflight watch parties using the Blueprint by JetBlue™ feature.

Paul Baker, Sales Director of Global Travel Management, commented on the updates:

JetBlue’s commitment to elevating the travel experience is great news for UK-based business travellers. Whether it’s the premium wine selection in Mint, the thoughtful seasonal touches, or the upgraded inflight entertainment, these enhancements make long journeys more enjoyable and productive.

To learn more about how JetBlue could improve your next trip, contact your Global Travel Management Account Manager today.

Catch the summer vibes: JetBlue unveils Watch Parties and exciting onboard features

1, May 2024/in News /by Dave

JetBlue is set to usher in the summer season with a wave of new features and enhancements to its onboard experience.

From delectable snacks to entertainment options and personalised inflight experiences, the airline is gearing up to make your summer journeys even more enjoyable.

Beginning this May, JetBlue is introducing a range of new complimentary snacks, menu changes in its Mint and core experiences, additional entertainment options, and enhanced personalisation capabilities through Blueprint by JetBlue™.

One of the highlights of JetBlue’s summer offerings is the introduction of new complimentary snacks, catering to both sweet and savory preferences. Starting 1 May, travellers can indulge in Partake’s Classic Grahams, a simply sweet snack crafted with high-quality ingredients. Certified gluten-free, vegan, and free from the top nine allergens, these snacks provide an inclusive option for travelers with various dietary restrictions.

In June, savory enthusiasts can enjoy Safe+Fair®’s Everything Bagel Pretzels, lightly dusted with a signature top nine allergen-free onion and garlic spice blend.

JetBlue, known as New York’s Hometown Airline, is proud to welcome another New York-based brand, ALB® Vodka, to its roster of liquor options. Made from 100% American corn and gluten-free, this premium spirit reflects the energy of New York with its Upstate water and quadruple charcoal filtration.

Additionally, JetBlue is introducing new mixer options from Owen’s Craft Mixers, offering passengers the chance to craft their own refreshing cocktails at 30,000 feet.

Summer brings a burst of culinary delights onboard, with NYC-based restaurant Legacy Records serving up an array of mouthwatering dishes in Mint.

From strawberries drizzled in black pepper syrup to flat iron steak with roasted fennel, customers can savour a taste of summer at cruising altitude.

DIG is also adding seasonal farm-to-tray table dishes to JetBlue’s core experience, ensuring passengers enjoy fresh and satisfying meals throughout their journey.

Inflight entertainment gets an upgrade with the introduction of Blueprint by JetBlue. This personalised inflight experience platform offers customers more customisability, from planning their journey to arriving at their destination.

With features like watch parties and the ability to pick up where you left off, passengers can enjoy their favourite movies and TV shows seamlessly.

Movie buffs will rejoice with JetBlue’s new inflight ‘A24 Collection’, featuring award-winning films from global entertainment studio A24.

From captivating dramas to side-splitting comedies, there’s something for every cinephile to enjoy.

Additionally, JetBlue is set to launch a dedicated channel of the internet’s hottest interview show ‘Hot Ones’, providing passengers with exclusive entertainment at 30,000 feet.

To celebrate its upcoming seasonal service to Edinburgh, JetBlue is offering a curated selection of Scottish films and TV shows, including popular titles like Skyfall and Brave.

Passengers can immerse themselves in Scottish culture while enjoying the comfort of their seatback entertainment screens.

As summer approaches, JetBlue is committed to providing passengers with an exceptional travel experience. From delectable snacks to immersive entertainment options, the airline is dedicated to making your journey as enjoyable as possible.

For further details or to book your next flight, contact your Global Travel Management Account Manager today.

JetBlue elevates the onboard experience with exciting Spring updates

11, March 2024/in News /by Dave

This Spring, JetBlue is set to redefine the onboard experience with a range of enhancements, offering travellers an array of new amenity partners, menu changes and entertainment options.

As a preferred airline for an increasing number of UK-based business travellers, JetBlue aims to make every journey memorable, whether for work or leisure.

JetBlue – known as New York’s Hometown Airline – is launching a new era in its premium Mint class.

The airline is proud to introduce a curated selection of amenity partners, featuring renowned New York-based brands.

These amenities, packaged in stylish and reusable backpacks or collectible pouches, promise to elevate the in-flight experience for both transatlantic and domestic travellers.

In collaboration with Caraa, a leading New York City-based sport bag and accessory company, JetBlue presents a range of amenity kits that showcase the vibrant essence of the city.

**Four colourways**: For transatlantic flights launching on 13 March 2024, passengers will receive a foldable backpack, while domestic flights starting 1 April 2024, will offer a snapping, collectible pouch in four stylish colourways.

Among the new amenity partners is Dr. Dennis Gross, a skincare brand focused on cruelty-free and skin-friendly products.

Mint customers can indulge in a selection of ultra-rich Hyaluronic Marine products, ensuring a refreshing and rejuvenating experience in the skies.

For those wanting to stay minty fresh, Plus Ultra, an eco-conscious personal care company, provides Mint customers with a sculpted Moso bamboo toothbrush paired with Mint gel toothpaste or mouthwash. A sustainable choice for oral care that leaves passengers feeling fresh and protected throughout the day.

JetBlue’s commitment to delivering a top-notch experience extends to its dining offerings.

NYC-based restaurant Legacy Records headlines the new menu for Mint flights.

From coconut yogurt with maple-pecan, ginger granola to lamb shoulder with roasted carrots, the menu promises a delightful fusion of seasonal flavours.

For a comprehensive look at all available Mint dining menus across the network, visit JetBlue’s Inflight Menus page.

JetBlue continues its culinary journey in the skies with DIG, another NYC favourite, introducing farm-to-tray table dishes for transatlantic Core flights.

Customers can choose from an elevated selection of dishes, including marinated jerk chicken with coconut rice and pickled habanada peppers or herb and cheese frittata with kale, potato, and rosemary olive oil.

To celebrate the launch of seasonal service to Dublin, JetBlue introduces a special category on seatback screens featuring the ‘Luck of the Irish‘ during March.

**Mint Suite**: Each Mint Suite offers direct aisle access, a sliding door for privacy, a fully lie-flat seat built with adaptive foam cushions, a memory foam pillow and a customisable blanket

Passengers can enjoy popular titles like Brooklyn, Belfast, and The Quiet Girl, along with a musical lineup featuring Once and Sing Street.

March also brings an ‘Awards Season‘ collection of major award-winning and nominated films, catering to a diverse range of tastes.

Whether it’s box office hits like Barbie and Oppenheimer or thought-provoking narratives like Anatomy of a Fall and Priscilla, JetBlue’s inflight entertainment selection promises to captivate every movie lover.

For details on feature films, entertainment, Live TV, and fast-free WiFi, explore JetBlue’s TV, Movies & More page.

Contact your Global Travel Management Account Manager to discover the joy of travel with JetBlue this spring.

JetBlue orders 30 additional Airbus A220-300, raising its firm order to 100

16, February 2022/in News /by Dave

JetBlue has announced an agreement to exercise its option to add 30 additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft to its order book, bringing the total number of A220s in the airline’s fleet and on order to 100.

The aircraft’s strong economics and operational performance are a key to JetBlue’s long-term cost performance, while also enabling more sustainable flying, greater flexibility to support JetBlue’s network strategy, and the introduction of its all-new onboard experience to more customers.

Robin Hayes, chief executive officer of JetBlue said

We’re already seeing benefits from the eight A220s we’ve added to the fleet, and we’re very happy to have more on the way.
We’ve seen double-digit increases in customer satisfaction scores, and these fuel-efficient aircraft support our leadership in reducing carbon emissions.
With 30 additional A220s on order, we’re in a position to accelerate our fleet modernisation plans to deliver stronger cost performance and support our focus city network strategy.

Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International said:

It is very rewarding to see a happy customer coming back for more aircraft not even a year after entry into service of its first A220.
We salute our friends at JetBlue on this landmark deal.
Over 700 A220 orders to date underscore the strong market appetite for this all-new single aisle aircraft.

In 2018, JetBlue announced its initial order of 60 A220s and the option for 60 additional aircraft. JetBlue converted 10 of 60 options to firm orders in 2019, and the 30 A220s now announced will enable acceleration of the retirement of JetBlue’s Embraer E190 fleet.

*JetBlue’s initial order for 60 A220 aircraft was announced in July 2018.*

JetBlue say that the A220’s spacious and comfortable cabin makes it the perfect fit for JetBlue, which has consistently led U.S. airlines in onboard experience.

The airline’s A220s are outfitted with 140 Collins Meridian seats, customised around customer feedback and featuring a number of design elements with comfort and convenience in mind.

Seating is arranged in a two-by-three configuration offering multiple seating options for all party sizes and includes USB-C, USB-A and AC power at every seat.

JetBlue – which claims to offer the most legroom in ‘coach’ – makes great use of the A220’s ultra-modern design to create an elevated customer experience throughout the interior.

The airline explained that every aspect of the aircraft has been meticulously customised to create the perfect environment to deliver JetBlue’s award-winning service. Customer comfort is enhanced with bigger windows for better views and a more spacious feel, reconfigured overhead bins for additional carry-on bag capacity and custom LED mood lighting designed to provide a more soothing inflight experience with lighting scenarios that change with time of day or phase of flight.

JetBlue to launch services from London to Boston and New York

15, April 2019/in News /by Kelly

JetBlue has announced it intends to launch multiple daily flights from New York and Boston to London in 2021.

The new routes, which will be served by Airbus A321LR single-aisle aircraft, will mark the first-ever transatlantic service offered by the award-winning airline.

Joanna Geraghty, president and chief operating officer of JetBlue, explained how the airline came to the decision to start services to London:

Twenty years ago, our founders had a simple formula for choosing a new market – it had to be overpriced, underserved, or both.
London is the largest metro area JetBlue doesn’t yet serve from both Boston and New York, and we could not be more thrilled to be changing that in the years ahead.
The fares being charged today by airlines on these routes, specifically on the premium end, are enough to make you blush.

Known in the U.S. for having the most legroom in economy, live television at every seat, free Wi-Fi internet, complimentary snacks and soft drinks, and great customer service, JetBlue’s entrance into the transatlantic market should introduce a new era of customer-focused, low-fare travel for both business and leisure travellers. The airline’s Mint premium experience, which disrupted transcontinental travel in the U.S. with accessible fares and a thoughtful reinvention of the business class cabin, promises to offer transatlantic customers a fresh choice.

Growth into Europe seems to be the next natural step in JetBlue’s focus city expansion strategy. The new service will strengthen JetBlue’s relevance in its two largest focus cities while also answering calls from loyal business and leisure customers who have, until now, been forced to fly other carriers to and from London.

According to JetBlue, the airline is “developing a reimagined, transatlantic version of its premium Mint product” which will feature more lie-flat seats than currently offered on the airline’s existing A321 aircraft. Transatlantic Mint product features and design elements, combined with JetBlue’s specially trained Mint inflight crewmembers, will “create an intimate and exclusive travel experience”. And, like its transcontinental Mint business model, “JetBlue will offer the elevated flying experience for a fraction of what other airlines are charging today for premium seats”.

*JetBlue’s domestic U.S, customers in* ***JetBlue Mint*** *are used to the longest lie-flat seat (6’ 8”) on domestic premium flights, featuring a massage function, adjustable cushions and the only private suite among U.S. airlines.*

Joanna Geraghty commented further:

The success Mint has had on driving down the exorbitant airfares that our competitors were charging, stimulating new demand, and forcing the entrenched carriers to up their game, is a big reason we believe London is the next natural market for JetBlue to be successful and make a positive impact on consumers.
JetBlue will initially convert 13 aircraft in its existing Airbus A321 order book to the LR version with the ability to convert more. The A321LR will allow JetBlue to tap into new long-haul markets that were not previously accessible with its current single-aisle aircraft.

*JetBlue is converting its orders of Airbus A321 to the longer-range A321LR.*

Commenting on the new JetBlue relationship, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer, Christian Scherer said:

JetBlue has pioneered new travel possibilities for their customers for years,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer. “All of us at Airbus are honoured to provide the strategic aircraft platform to enable this next chapter in the story of our partners at JetBlue.

Today, JetBlue serves nearly two dozen countries. The airline has been flying internationally for nearly fifteen years with a significant portion of its operations in the Caribbean and Latin America with flights reaching as far south as Ecuador and Peru.

Paul Baker, Sales Director of Global Travel Management commented:

Jetblue’s entry to the transatantic market will be a boost for UK-based companies doing business in New York or Boston. They will bring a fresh approach to the market and we look forward to making their offer available to our clients.

JetBlue will be a new name to many businesses in the UK, but, at GTM, we have years of experience with the airline: they’re one of the best-known airline brands in the United States. They make more than 1,000 flights a day, to more than 100 destinations, serving 42 million passengers annually. We book passengers on JetBlue flights very frequently and we have done for years. More competition on transatlantic routes will be of great benefit to our clients.

GTM’s clients will benefit not just from the new service from London to Boston and New York, but also to JetBlue’s extensive onward network connections.