JetBlue will introduce a brand-new top quality cabin on home flights in 2026, providing a bigger seat and extra legroom on the entrance of the cabin.
When it’s rolled out, the brand new seats shall be in a 2×2 configuration on the entrance of the plane, JetBlue confirmed to Journey + Leisure. The airline mentioned the seats will provide vacationers “elevated consolation with extra space to loosen up” and be put in on routes the place the airline doesn’t presently function its Mint enterprise class product.
“Buyer demand for premium choices is stronger than ever,” JetBlue wrote in an announcement shared with T+L. “Home first, paired with Mint, our up to date EvenMore and upcoming lounges, will guarantee we have now the premium choices that leisure prospects need from a model they love.”
The airline added: “Our mission of ‘bringing humanity again to air journey’ is for each buyer, no matter their seat selection… We’re persevering with to take the suitable steps to assist us compete in a modified market.”
The brand new home top quality seat shall be put in throughout three rows on the airline’s A321neo, A321ceo, and A320 plane, and throughout two rows on the airline’s A220 plane. An actual roll-out schedule and seat dimensions weren’t instantly obtainable.
The choice to introduce a brand new home top quality seat comes because the airline is increasing its worldwide presence with plans to launch flights to Spain subsequent summer season and provide extra flights to Scotland. Nonetheless, it additionally comes as JetBlue lower or modified a dozen much less worthwhile flights throughout each america and the world.
JetBlue quietly raised baggage costs in February and adjusted the way it fees for baggage by introducing a peak and off-peak pricing construction within the spring. Nonetheless, the airline now permits passengers touring in primary financial system to deliver a carry-on bag with them without spending a dime.
On board, JetBlue presents free in-flight Wi-Fi and seatback leisure screens for all seats.