Posts Tagged ‘JetBlue’
JetBlue switches A321neos as Pratt troubles persist
JetBlue Airways has switched its first three Airbus A321neos to the A321ceos, in what it calls a “prudent” move as issues continue to be reported with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines that will power the airline’s aircraft. The New York-based carrier will now take 11 A321ceos next year, instead of three A321neos and eight…
Read MoreIs JetBlue Ready to Dump Its Smallest Planes?
In 2003, JetBlue Airways shocked industry observers by ordering Embraer ‘s new 100-seat E190 jet. This departed from the accepted wisdom that low-cost carriers should stick to operating a single aircraft type in order to keep costs down. (JetBlue primarily flies Airbus A320-family aircraft.) As many pundits had predicted, JetBlue‘s decision to add the E190…
Read MoreJetBlue Eyes First Trans-Atlantic Flights With Airbus A321 Order
JetBlue Airways Corp. ordered 30 Airbus Group SE A321 jetliners valued at $3.6 billion as the carrier expands its premium cabin service and considers adding its first trans-Atlantic flights. JetBlue agreed to buy 15 A321s for delivery starting next year, and another 15 A321s with new, more fuel efficient engines starting in 2020. The carrier…
Read MoreBombardier in talks with Air Canada, JetBlue on CSeries orders
Bombardier Inc., struggling to find established airlines as buyers for its new CSeries airliner, is in talks about a possible order with JetBlue Airways Corp., two people familiar with the matter said. The discussions are continuing, and no decision has been reached, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the deliberations are…
Read MoreJetBlue Offered To Fly Law Enforcement To NYPD Funerals For Free
There are several things to love about jetBlue, but their charitable donation in the wake of the murder of two New York City Police might be the most awesome thing they have ever done. The airline offered two tickets to every law enforcement agency in the country with people wanting to attend the two funerals.…
Read MoreThe Biggest Airlines, Ranked By Thanksgiving Delays
Holiday travel is hell. Combine early winter weather with hoards of angry passengers rushing for their childhood twin beds, and delays are pretty much a given. So how long will you yourself get to spend sightseeing around a crowded airport terminal? Depends on who you fly. Since not all airlines are created equal, we’ve averaged…
Read MoreComing Soon on JetBlue: Bag Fees, More Seats (less leg room)
Wall Street is finally getting its way with JetBlue. The airline had been one of the last to hold out against charging fliers more for checked bag. But JetBlue announced Wednesday that customers will soon have to pay extra if they want to do so, leaving Southwest as the last big U.S. airline that doesn’t.…
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report – Best Airline Rewards Programs for 2014-2015
To help travelers make the most of airline and hotel rewards, U.S. News & World Report today released the 2014-15 Best Travel Rewards Programs. This year’s rankings feature information on 27 airline and hotel programs. New this year, JetBlue’s TrueBlue frequent flier plan is the No. 1 Best Airline Rewards Program. Marriott Rewards once again…
Read MoreJetBlue and Turkish Airlines Launch Codeshare Operations
JetBlue Airways and Turkish Airlines today announce the launch of a unilateral codeshare to provide expanded travel options for customers worldwide.
Read MoreJetBlue Successfully Acquires 12 Slot Pairs at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
JetBlue Airways has been informed that its bid for 12 slot pairs at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has been provisionally accepted. These assets became available as a result of divestitures mandated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in the American Airlines-US Airways merger. Once approved by DOJ, JetBlue expects to add 12…
Read MoreJetBlue Becomes the First U.S. Airline to Implement Personal Electronic Device Use Gate-to-Gate
JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) received approval for gate-to-gate personal electronic device (PED) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at 4:15 p.m. ET yesterday, November 1, and implemented the policy immediately. The very first commercial flight of any U.S. airline to allow gate-to-gate PED use was JetBlue’s Flight 2302 from New York’s JFK to Buffalo, scheduled…
Read MoreJetBlue Orders 35 Airbus A320 Family Aircraft, Converts 18 Existing Orders
Just days after taking delivery of its very first A321 aircraft, JetBlue Airways has placed a new order for 15 A321ceo (current engine option) and 20 A321neo (new engine option) aircraft. In addition, the airline has opted to upsize 8 A320ceo and 10 A320neo aircraft currently on backlog to 8 A321ceo and 10 A321neo, respectively.…
Read MoreJetBlue’s FDNY Red A320 [VIDEO]
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Read MoreJetBlue and British Airways Announce Interline Agreement to Connect Networks
JetBlue and British Airways today announced an interline agreement to connect the carriers’ networks at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), creating new possibilities for travelers. This marks the first partnership between JetBlue and British Airways, and the…
Read MoreJetBlue A320 Up-Close Spotting at Burbank…5 Feet!! [VIDEO]
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Read MoreJetBlue Makes Travel a Reality For Families Affected By Autism
JetBlue Airways today announces its next “Wings For Autism” event. For the past three years, the airline’s Boston crewmembers have volunteered their time to introduce the possibility of travel to children with autism spectrum disorders. Autism now affects one in 88 children. Taking a family vacation with a child with autism can be stressful and for…
Read MoreJetBlue Announces Codeshare Agreement with Qatar Airways
JetBlue Airways and Qatar Airways have announced a one-way codeshare agreement to connect the carriers’ networks via New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport, subject to receipt of government approval.
Read MoreJetBlue to Retrofit its Fleet of Airbus A320 Jets with Sharklets
JetBlue Airways announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with Airbus to acquire 110 ship-sets of retrofit Sharklets for the airline’s in-service A320 aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2014. Just last week, JetBlue Airways unveiled the first of its A320 aircraft to be outfitted with Sharklets. Sharklets are newly designed wing…
Read More2 JetBlue Flights out of JFK Suffer Bird Strikes
Two JetBlue flights taking off from John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) this weekend were forced to return due to bird strikes.
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