JetBlue has declared the end of its partnership with American Airlines in the northeastern region of the United States. This move comes in response to a federal judge’s order to dissolve the agreement. It caused JetBlue to redirect its attention towards acquiring Spirit Airlines. DOJ Blocks NEA While American Airlines expressed its intent to challenge… Continue reading JetBlue Ends American Airlines Partnership, Shifts Focus to Spirit
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JetBlue Is Adding More Flights To Europe This Summer
JetBlue has revealed that it will expand its network with a new service connecting New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, beginning in late summer 2023. Additionally, the low-cost airline will add flights between Boston and Amsterdam, although the exact launch date is still unknown. The new Amsterdam flights will be… Continue reading JetBlue Is Adding More Flights To Europe This Summer
Biden & Department of Justice Seek To Block JetBlue-Spirit Merger
As previously reported on Travel Noire, JetBlue is looking to acquire Spirit Airlines. Experts believe the JetBlue Spirit merger could reshape the economy of the airline industry as we know it. Since the announcement of JetBlue’s intentions back in July of 2022, many people and entities have opposed the merger. Some people who oppose it… Continue reading Biden & Department of Justice Seek To Block JetBlue-Spirit Merger
Group Trips Made Easy With JetBlue’s Troupe App
Have a girls trip coming up? Or planning a family excursion? JetBlue may have a great solution for your next group vacation. Introducing Troupe, a new free app that makes planning trips such as a bachelor party or family reunions seamless. The app allows for multiple people to plan the group trip together. Instead of… Continue reading Group Trips Made Easy With JetBlue’s Troupe App
Boxing Legend Mike Tyson Seen Punching Man On Plane After Being Harassed
An incident involving boxing legend Mike Tyson has made its rounds on social media. On Wednesday, while on a JetBlue flight from San Francisco International Airport to Florida, Tyson was seen on video throwing punches at a man on his flight. Witnesses say the victim was harassing the former boxer, who reacted by physically assaulting… Continue reading Boxing Legend Mike Tyson Seen Punching Man On Plane After Being Harassed
Would You Turn Down $10,000 To Reschedule Your Flight? This JetBlue Passenger Did
Recently, a TikTok video went viral when JetBlue passengers were offered $10,000 to give up their seats to Cancun. At first, JetBlue only proposed a flight credit but didn’t disclose the value, and passengers were not willing to give up their seats. Finally, the airline offered $10,000 to whoever would give up their seat. Surely,… Continue reading Would You Turn Down $10,000 To Reschedule Your Flight? This JetBlue Passenger Did
JetBlue Wants To Hire 700 Pilots And Flight Attendants Before Summer
JetBlue is planning to hire 700 new pilots and flight attendants before the busy summer season. According to CNBC, Ed Baklor, head of the airline’s customer care and programs, notified crews of the upcoming increase in staff, and said the hiring won’t just be for peak periods. Though the airline is expecting an extremely busy spring… Continue reading JetBlue Wants To Hire 700 Pilots And Flight Attendants Before Summer
JetBlue Passengers Left Stranded On Plane After Airport Staff ‘Takes Off’ For The Night
On Monday night, dozens of JetBlue passengers were left sitting on an idle plane at Worcester Airport in Massachusetts after the airport staff left for the evening. Not only did this happen, but one passenger expressed she’s also had issues flying to and from Worcester Airport via JetBlue before, as she was traveling to New… Continue reading JetBlue Passengers Left Stranded On Plane After Airport Staff ‘Takes Off’ For The Night
JetBlue Passenger Chokes And Kicks Flight Attendant In Violent Attack
A JetBlue passenger was arrested Wednesday following an incident that involved him violently attacking a flight attendant, according to NBC News. The passenger, identified as Khalil El Dhar, attempted to rush the flight deck around 5 PM, on Flight 261, which was traveling from Boston to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Federal authorities said El Dhar… Continue reading JetBlue Passenger Chokes And Kicks Flight Attendant In Violent Attack
United Airlines Extends Flight Credits Through 2022 — But What Are Other Airlines Doing?
With the COVID-19 numbers continuing to fluctuate, United Airlines has announced that they will be extending their flight credits through 2022. In a news report released by Travel + Leisure, the air carrier revealed that passengers now have until Dec. 31, 2022, to use their flight credits. Any ticket bought between May 1, 2019, and… Continue reading United Airlines Extends Flight Credits Through 2022 — But What Are Other Airlines Doing?
Woman Stages Fake Bomb Threat At Florida Airport After Showing Up Late For Flight
A fake bomb threat is definitely no laughing matter. However, one woman felt it was the best option when she found herself late for her flight. Recently, at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, a late passenger from Chicago posed a fake bomb threat after arriving at her departing gate later than expected. The woman arrived at… Continue reading Woman Stages Fake Bomb Threat At Florida Airport After Showing Up Late For Flight
JetBlue And American Airlines Partner To Add 24 New Routes
Travelers will soon have more flight options at their disposal thanks to JetBlue and American Airlines. JetBlue Airways and American Airlines are teaming up once again as part of their Northeast Alliance to offer “competitive choices” to clientele in that region. This next stage of the airline companies’ ongoing partnership will see an expansion of… Continue reading JetBlue And American Airlines Partner To Add 24 New Routes
FAA Hits Unruly, Unmasked JetBlue Passenger With $14,500 Fine
A passenger who became unruly on a JetBlue flight has been hit with a hefty $14,500 civil penalty charge by The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident occurred on a Dec. 23 flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to the Dominican Republic. The unnamed passenger refused to put his face mask back on… Continue reading FAA Hits Unruly, Unmasked JetBlue Passenger With $14,500 Fine
JetBlue Airlines Implements Changes To Basic Economy Tickets
New York-based Jetblue Airways introduced a “Blue Basic Ticket” a few years ago, to compete with other airlines’ basic economy ares. The option was a big hit among travelers, however, the airline recently announced new changes to the fare and fees that come along with purchasing the cheaper economy tickets. Effective July 20, Blue Basic… Continue reading JetBlue Airlines Implements Changes To Basic Economy Tickets
JetBlue Flight Attendant ‘Lied’ About Abduction, Jamaica Police Say
A JetBlue flight attendant, who allegedly lied about her abduction in Jamaica after testing positive Covid-19, has been fired by the airline. Kalina Collier recently visited Jamaica, where she convinced hundreds of thousands of social media users that she was being held against her will. Jamaica police say Collier made false claims because she didn’t… Continue reading JetBlue Flight Attendant ‘Lied’ About Abduction, Jamaica Police Say