![]() The most unique element is the build-your own meal concept which allows passengers to pre-select their protein and side dishes on the IFE system as they sit down. “In economy, what’s really noticeable is both the size of the seats and the amount of legroom given to every passenger, and thanks to the free Wi-Fi and compelling inflight entertainment system, there’s plenty to keep passengers amused on these flights – equal to – if not better in many regards to JetBlue’s competitors.” Jonny Clark – TheDesignAir While the narrow-body features the Airspace cabin including great mood lighting options, it means the ceilings above the seats feel lower than a wide-body, yet the extra space offered in the overhead bins means there’s no fighting for overhead lockers during boarding, it’s a welcome trade off. ![]() There are just 114 economy seats, of which 24 offer extra space (plus the front row, which is just considered basic core, but still features swathes of space). While I would normally say let’s start at the front, let’s actually start in JetBlue’s ‘Core’ product, which feels more premium economy than economy. Now this isn’t your typical A321 product, it’s a carefully thought-through masterpiece in cabin design brought to life by London design studio Acumen, where every little detail has been considered in response to passenger needs. On boarding, it dawns on you exactly why JetBlue gets rave reviews. I was lucky enough to board early, so I could see the aircraft in all its glory before general boarding, so after scoffing down a few pastries, I headed to the gate, where the aircraft sat ready and waiting to take a full flight back to its hometown of JFK. Thanks to operating just A321’s across the Atlantic, the aircraft was parked at the short-haul gates of the main terminal, meaning you could get from security to gate in just a couple of minutes. Thanks to my Amex platinum, I was able to access the Plaza Premium Lounge in Heathrow Terminal 2 before departure, which is perfectly suited for the first perk of JetBlue’s operation. That said, Heathrow was suffering from a go-slow day, which meant even Fast Track took a steady 20 minutes to navigate. Mint gives you Fast Track in Heathrow and in JFK, which means skipping the queues is pretty easy. (Although my eagle-eyes noted the airline was recently hiring for a ‘lounge passenger experience’ role, meaning that perhaps some lounges are on the horizon for JetBlue in the near future). In summer, fares across the Atlantic are as little as £1300 return, which means there’s plenty of spare change to book one of the walk-in lounges in Heathrow should you want that perk. That’s even something noted by the previous passenger ahead of me. Check-in was quick, and on being provided a boarding pass, came JetBlue’s only snag no lounge. ![]() ![]() I didn’t check bags, thanks to the airline’s ample airspace overhead bins, allowing me to carry onboard a large cabin case and a rucksack. On arrival, JetBlue uses a few self-check-in kiosks as well as the standard desks, with a separate lane for Mint and Mosaic – the airline’s frequent flier programme customers. JetBlue uses Terminal 2, an interesting choice considering it’s mainly just the ‘Star Alliance’ Terminal, but it’s also one of the best terminal’s in our opinion thanks to its smaller size and ease of use. As well as the Ny-Lon route, the airline also flies from Boston to London, and will also start a service from Paris in June, with Amsterdam joining the route network in the coming months. That said, JetBlue also operates from Gatwick, which is actually more convenient for most people living in South West London. “With so much pent up demand, JetBlue is just in time to have their American customers experience the vitality and diversity of France’s offerings, new culinary itineraries, exciting upcoming sporting events – such as the Rugby World Cup 2023 and the Paris Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024 – and everything else France is known for.Being London based, I opted to fly from Heathrow, which the majority of competitor airlines use as their hub. “Atout France would like to welcome JetBlue into the family of carriers that have chosen to service France,” said Anne-Laure Tuncer, Atout France’s regional coordinator for the Americas. Leaving Paris is never easy, but the comfort of the travel experience may help make the return journey a bit better. Core customers will also enjoy the wide-bodied, single aisle aircraft, plus meals from New York’s Dig. Mint features 24 fully lie-flat private suites with a sliding door, including two Mint Studios, and a custom-designed seat cushion developed by innovative mattress company Tuft & Needle. When the London route was introduced via an Airbus A321 Long Range (LR) aircraft, the Mint premium experience was reimagined for transatlantic flying and will be available on the Paris route as well. JetBlue Airbus A321 airplane at New York's JFK Airport getty ![]()
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