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The American-JetBlue Alliance Can’t Even Assign Seats. Here’s The New Procedure.

by Gary Leff on May 13, 2021

May 13 2021

A week ago I wrote about why codeshares are great for airlines, not customers, and why you should almost never book one. There are edge cases, but in general they’re a hassle – whether because you need to get rebooked due to a schedule change or even just have a seat assigned.

What prompted me to write about this is that American Airlines, despite its close alliance with JetBlue in the Northeast, is unable to assign seats on JetBlue flights. American’s workaround wasn’t working, so now there’s a new one.

EEK: Watch This JetBlue Plane Run Over A Tug

by Gary Leff on May 11, 2021

May 11 2021

Video has surfaced showing a JetBlue Airbus A320 running over a tug that was pulling it at LAX.

American Airlines Launching More India Service And Several Other Routes

by Gary Leff on April 21, 2021

Apr 21 2021

With the Department of Justice ramping up its investigation of American’s partnership with JetBlue at the behest of competitors, this ‘Northeastern alliance’ is out today with exciting new routes demonstrating the additional flying that becomes possible through the partnership – and just how much more formidable the competition with Delta and United becomes in the Northeast as a result.

Department Of Justice Is Ramping Up Its Investigation Of The American Airlines – JetBlue Partnership

by Gary Leff on April 14, 2021

Apr 14 2021

The Department of Transportation approved the American Airlines-JetBlue alliance in New York and Boston. Those airlines had to give up takeoff and landing slots in New York, and commit to increase their flying (or lose more slots).

However it’s a new administration and other airlines aren’t happy with the increased competition JetBlue and American will provide. So the Department of Justice is ramping up a probe of the deal, taking another bite at the apple for special interests.

JetBlue Introduces Transatlantic Coach Product With Mix-and-Match Meals, Up To 2 Extra Inches Of Room

by Gary Leff on April 6, 2021

Apr 06 2021

I’d absolutely fly JetBlue’s Collins Meridian seat with 32 inch pitch over a 30″ slimline on some competitors. And I appreciate that they’re trying to signal a thoughtfulness in their approach to food by letting you choose which appetizer you do not want, while at the same time preparing only 3 appetizers in total to accompany 3 different entrees.

JetBlue Could Bail On Its Credit Card Issuer Again, Drop Barclays For Goldman Sachs

by Gary Leff on March 18, 2021

Mar 18 2021

JetBlue moved over from American Express to Barclays as issuer of its co-brand credit card in 2016. There’s probably a seven year deal in place expiring late in 2023. But JetBlue is already shopping their co-brand business to Goldman Sachs as they renegotiate with Barclays on an extension.

We rarely see large loyalty programs change issuers. It’s much more likely to see smaller brands with less lucrative products changing hands, which is why JetBlue could move again after just seven years.

Leaked Early: JetBlue May Be About To Announce Service To London Heathrow

by Gary Leff on March 16, 2021

Mar 16 2021

JetBlue first announced they’d be flying to London two years ago. They have a brand new Airbus A321LR with new premium seats to carry passengers across the Pond. And they have landing slots in London.

However it wasn’t the slots they’d wanted. They couldn’t get into London Heathrow, and they weren’t given enough slots to operate their desired flights into Gatwick either. Three hints from JetBlue today – since removed – suggest this may all have changed.

The Internal Details Of The New American-JetBlue Flights They Didn’t Share In Their Press Release

by Gary Leff on February 19, 2021

Feb 19 2021

American and JetBlue announced new flights and are now codesharing out of New York and Boston. But there’s more to the story than has been reported, based on internal documents reviewed by View From The Wing.

Here are details on which routes are open for codesharing, some restrictions involved, and what mileage-earning is possible so far – as well as customer service plans for itineraries involving flights on both airlines.

American And JetBlue Push Forward With New Routes & Immediate Codeshares In Face Of Opposition

by Gary Leff on February 18, 2021

Feb 18 2021

This announcement is incomplete from the perspective of the customer and should be viewed as capturing some momentum rather than risking a setback after JetBlue’s pilots pushed back on the deal.

Ultimately though this deal should make American Airlines more relevant in New York, which is good for competition – creating a more formidable opponent of Delta (JFK and LaGuardia) and United (Newark).

Flight Attendant Who Faked Kidnapping, Hoping To Avoid Quarantine In Jamaica Has Been Fired

by Gary Leff on February 17, 2021

Feb 17 2021

JetBlue flight attendant Kalina Collier reported on social media that she was being held hostage inside of Jamaica hotel. She had arrived on the island on January 28, and was supposed to be on a flight back February 1. First she had to take a Covid-19 test, which came back positive.

Collier took a second test, which came back negative, but a PCR test sent her to quarantine where she took to social media claiming she was kidnapped and held hostage. She’s been fired – and JetBlue’s CEO has even had to apologize to the government of Jamaica.