What's New with JetBlue - April 23

This Week in JetBlue

A spring sale to celebrate the end of winter! Finally some good weather in the Northeast and a reason to cheer. Also this week, a revolutionary twist on the coat check, more inspiring stories of donating all from JetBlue this week.

What's New with JetBlue Feb. 12

This week in JetBlue News...

• JetBlue turns 14 years old! Happy Birthday

Blue's News Dec 10

What's new with JetBlue

• Thanksgiving may be over and done, but that just means we're in the official holiday season! If you're flying through T5 to get to your family and loved ones, there are a couple seasonal changes to the airport that can make your travel less crazy: roaming carolers, a photo booth, the new Airspace Lounge, and of course a free adult beverage with the JetBlue American Express card on your flight. Check out this and more tips for safe budget holiday flight info at BlueTales.

• Also at T5, until December 20th, Kate Spade is setting up a special pop-up installation to brighten up the decor and will be giving away free prizes!

Post by JetBlue Airways.

• Don't forget you can donate your TrueBlue points that you aren't using on airfare and have double the impact this holiday season thanks to JetBlue matching donations!

• That's all for this week! Stay tuned for an upcoming detailed post on the JetBlue Amex, which I have been waiting to post points to my TrueBlue account for quite some time.

- John

Blue's News - Nov 13

What's new with JetBlue

• In line with the recent announcement of family points pooling, BlueTales posted some tips courtesy of the Huffington Post on how to ensure your family's flights are safe, fun, and well planned.

• Remember Blue's Bravest recent debut over the skylines of Manhattan? The plane is now in service for flights and the reception at the hangar after its maiden flight captures some of the magic from that first day:

• A wedding at T5? Sounds crazy, but it's true! The winners of JetBlue's "Something Blue" contest got married at T5 and then headed to Hawaii for their honeymoon courtesy of JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines. Check out the romance below:

Blue's News - Oct 23

What's new with JetBlue

• J. Crew Factory and JetBlue's promotion is still going on through October! Enter up to once per day to win any JetBlue Getaway destination including:
• Roundtrip airfare on a JetBlue getaway
• Hotel Accommodations 
• and a $2,5000 J.Crew Factory shopping spree
  
  
• Terminal 5 at JFK in NYC turns five! A lot has happened with Jet Blue and other airlines at the youngest terminal over the last few years, including the new Airspace Lounge, WhereTraveler Books + More store, and a Taylor Swift concert.
  
  
  





• Big Blue made LifeHacker's Top Ten Best Airline Coach Seats list - the only truly domestic airline in the list (Virgin has so few flights it doesn't count). It had some tough competition like British Air, but came in at a respectable #7.
  
  
• Tomorrow morning JetBlue debuts their FDNY Foundation tribute plane, "Blue Bravest", flying it over the West side of Manhattan, NYC. Catch the plane at 7:15AM and tweet a picture of it to win:
• Snap a photo of our newest custom livery “Blue Bravest” (Tail# N615JB) as it comes to New York in the morning of October 23rd. Not in New York? Don’t worry, you can use the photo we’ll tweet in the afternoon!
• Post the photo to Twitter between 7:00:00 AM EST and 11:59:00 PM EST on October 23, 2013
• Your Twitter update must include the hashtag #BlueBravest and mention @JetBlue
• You must be following JetBlue’s Twitter account @JetBlue
Grand Prize (one winner)
• Two (2) roundtrip domestic travel certificates between any of JetBlue’s US destinations

AirSpace Lounge at JFK's T5

The Independent Lounge for T5 Customers

Last week I was able to check out the AirSpace Lounge at JFK which opened up this summer. The lounge is independently owned and operated so anyone can purchase a day pass ($20-25, or free for Amex Platinum cardholders) that allows them to use any of the locations during a single day. In total, the off peak morning pass ran me about $27 after all was said and done. Sometimes passes may be more, as the cost is tied to how crowded the lounge is at any given time to prevent overcrowding and maintain a nice atmosphere.

The main lounge area

Upon arriving I gave my name only to find out that I needed to have my reservation number in order to check in. Somehow I had never received the email with the number and could only log in to the site and show a less than useful order history page to the two young ladies working the counter. They sympathized with me and after a call to their manager let me in despite the lack of official confirmation number. 

Although I was short on time and didn't get to spend more than a few minutes in the lounge (thank you, NYC subways) it was a pleasant experience. I was one of only two other people there at 9AM on a Saturday morning and was able to quickly secure my much needed screwdriver and chex-mix snacks at the bar once I was inside. The overall size of the lounge is smaller than most, but comes equipped with a usual fruit/tea/coffee station, tables, two laptops for use, a meeting room off to the side, and comfortable seating spread throughout. 

The entry to the lounge includes a $10 credit for any extra food or drink beyond the complimentary snacks. While I spent mine on a cocktail ($8), there are plenty of reasonably priced options on the menu that were also tempting - and may have won over if I didn't have a flight so soon.

Overall it was a positive experience, though I do wish I skipped going inside and instead opted for the opportunity to use my already purchased pass anytime in the next 3 months instead of my original reservation date. This isn't a lounge that is worth the cost unless you're going to be there at least an hour or more due to the cost, but it's a great option if you need to kill some serious time.

 - John

Blue's News - Oct. 16

What's New with JetBlue - Oct 16

• J. Crew Factory and JetBlue's promotion is still going on through October! Enter up to once per day to win any JetBlue Getaway destination including:
• Roundtrip airfare on a JetBlue getaway
• Hotel Accommodations 
• and a $2,5000 J.Crew Factory shopping spree

• Gizmodo shares how to find if your Jet Blue seat will have an outlet for most airlines.

• Add Detroit, MI to the list of cities you can Jet on Blue to!

• WhereTraveler Books + More opens in T5 at JFK to offer travel tips, souveneirs, eco-friendly products, and more while waiting for or arriving from your Jet Blue flight.