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Skift
6 days ago
- Business
- Skift
United and JetBlue Launch Partnership: 'Blue Sky' to Link Loyalty Programs
Putting an end to months of industry speculation, United and JetBlue confirm that they're linking loyalty programs. What could come next? United Airlines and JetBlue Airways are entering a partnership. In a joint statement on Thursday morning, the carriers unveiled plans to bring their loyalty programs closer together. The arrangement will allow customers from both carriers to earn and burn frequent-flier miles. As part of the deal, JetBlue will also provide United access to slots at New York JFK for up to seven daily round-trip flights. These will operate from Terminal 6 and start 'as early as 2027.' In what the companies describe as a 'net-neutral exchange,' JetBlue and United will trade eight flight timings at Newark. Many elements of the proposed deal remain subject to regulatory review. A Widely Expected Move Since a federal judge struck down JetBlue's Northeast Alliance with American Airlines in 2023, the New York-based carrier has been eager to start a new domestic partnership. In April, JetBlue President Marty St. George told analysts during a call that the company was expecting to make an announcement on a domestic partnership in the coming weeks. St. George said one of the major benefits of such a partnership was the network connectivity. 'If you are a customer in the Northeast and you love JetBlue for leisure, but twice a year, you have to go to Omaha or Boise, these are places that you can't earn TrueBlue points on now. And when this partnership goes forward, you will be able to," St. George said. United said in a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission in January that it was not in any talks with other airlines about a merger. This is a breaking story that will be updated. What am I looking at? The performance of airline sector stocks within the ST200. The index includes companies publicly traded across global markets including network carriers, low-cost carriers, and other related companies. The Skift Travel 200 (ST200) combines the financial performance of nearly 200 travel companies worth more than a trillion dollars into a single number. See more airlines sector financial performance. Read the full methodology behind the Skift Travel 200.
Local Spain
27-05-2025
- Business
- Local Spain
Spain-US flight links bolstered by new Boston routes
Two new direct flight routes between the United States and Spain have launched over the past days, improving the offering for passengers travelling between the two countries. American low-cost airline JetBlue Airways on Tuesday began its venture into the Spanish market by linking Boston to Madrid, a route which Spain's flagship carrier Iberia already operates. The American airline's intentions are to continue growing in Spain, starting with maintaining year-round operations to Boston Logan International Airport, which for now will operate daily until October 25th. For its part Iberia intends to double its service offering by 2024 with two daily flights to Boston from Madrid, making this route even more regular and hopefully lead to more competitive prices. JetBlue's head Marty St. George is confident that the strong demand for premium leisure activities from the United States to Spain will ensure this route continues into the 2026/2027 season. The decision to open more destinations in Spain in the future, where the next logical route could be Madrid-New York, will depend on the success of its flights from Boston. "If we have sustainable success in Boston, we'll undoubtedly look for other opportunities, and connecting Boston or New York to Barcelona is also an obvious option." Another American airline, Delta Air Lines, has recently beaten JetBlue to it with its new Boston-Barcelona flight, with the route being launched only last Thursday. Delta will connect Barcelona's El Prat and Boston's Logan airports with three weekly flights, therefore competing with Iberia, Level and Vueling, which already fly directly between the two cities. Barcelona is one of Delta's hubs in Europe as the airline links the Catalan capital to New York thanks to two daily flights, as well as Atlanta with ten flights a week. Delta also operates the Madrid-New York JFK and Madrid-Atlanta routes with seven weekly flights respectively, and no signs of either stopping anytime soon. As things stand, direct flights to the US from Spain fly to Boston, New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Orlando, Charlotte, Dallas and Atlanta.
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
What is Brewing Altitude? JetBlue unveils Dunkin' coffee-themed plane, leaving netizens in awe
An all-new Dunkin' themed plane is a part of the newest collaboration between the Massachusetts-based coffee company and JetBlue. This plane, coined as "Brewing Altitude", is an Airbus A320 Aircraft colored in Dunkin's signature colors: bright pink and orange. It also features a cup of coffee and a donut on either side of the plane's tail. The plane's theme celebrates two decades of partnership between JetBlue and Dunkin, which started back in 2006, according to a USA Today report. Dunkin and JetBlue have now decided to flaunt their partnership journey through this fun and bold initiative. 'Dunkin' has been part of the JetBlue journey for nearly two decades, and we're proud to showcase this partnership with a livery that's as fun and bold as the brands behind it,' Marty St. George, President of JetBlue, was quoted as telling USA Today. ALSO READ | JCPenney store closures: 7 locations shutting down permanently this Memorial Day weekend — See list 'With our shared Boston heritage and focus on delighting loyal customers, this collaboration brings together two fan-favorite brands in a way only JetBlue and Dunkin' can,' she continued. Social media users are excited about this recent development. An X user posted glimpses of the plane with a caption that reads, 'Nice job jetBlue and DUNKIN 🍩' 'Great move,' another commented. 'Who's ready to be diabetic?? JetBlue just dropped a DOPE Dunkin'-themed plane! It's N643JB, dubbed Brewing Altitude, rocking pink & orange with coffee & donut vibes. Been serving Dunkin' since 2006!' Booking a JetBlue flight till September 1 will make you eligible to fly via a JetBlue-Dunkin flight. The flight routes for these special aircraft will be announced by JetBlue in advance, which will help you book them. Those JetBlue flyers who choose to opt for this aircraft will receive a unique experience, along with exclusive rewards.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's How to Fly in the Dunkin'-Themed JetBlue Plane
JetBlue unveiled a Dunkin'-themed Airbus A320 to celebrate nearly 20 years of partnership with the coffee brand The aircraft debuted in Boston, honoring the companies' shared hometown roots From May 19 to Sept. 1, Monday passengers on the jet get loyalty perks, including status upgrades for JetBlue TrueBlue and Dunkin' Rewards membersJetBlue and Dunkin' are taking their partnership sky-high — literally. Earlier this month, the airline debuted a brand-new aircraft in a vibrant Dunkin'-themed colorway to celebrate its nearly 20-year partnership with the popular coffee house. The Airbus A320, now playfully named 'Brewing Altitude,' features a swirl of donuts, coffee cups, and Dunkin's signature pink, yellow and orange hues. Brewing Altitude made its colorful debut at a celebration in Boston where both brands share hometown pride and loyal coffee-loving travelers. JetBlue first started serving Dunkin's Original Blend coffee on board in 2006, officially naming Dunkin' its exclusive coffee provider in 2011. Now, they're making things official in a whole new way — with a flying tribute to the coffee-and-donuts brand that powers many morning commutes. 'We're proud to showcase this partnership with a livery that's as fun and bold as the brands behind it,' said JetBlue president Marty St. George. 'With our shared Boston heritage and focus on delighting loyal customers, this collaboration brings together two fan-favorite brands in a way only JetBlue and Dunkin' can.' Dunkin' president Scott Murphy added, 'From Boston to beyond, we're proud to see our iconic pink and orange take flight.' What's even sweeter is that flying on Brewing Altitude could come with bonus perks. Starting May 19 through September 1, passengers who fly on the themed jet on Mondays will earn status upgrades. JetBlue's TrueBlue members will score Mosaic 1 status, while Dunkin' Rewards members will receive Boosted status for three months. Frequent flyers and coffee lovers alike will also get bonus points and tiles to keep the good vibes going. For full details and the routes the plane will fly, head to Read the original article on People
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
JetBlue partners with Dunkin' to unveil coffee-themed plane — Here's how to fly on it
JetBlue partners with Dunkin' to unveil coffee-themed plane — Here's how to fly on it Show Caption Hide Caption New Dunkin' themed JetBlue airplane lands at RSW Fort Myers, Florida The colorful new plane made its first flight from Boston to Fort Myers. This special aircraft celebrates the partnership between JetBlue and Dunkin'. Dunkin' is hitting the sky. Earlier in May, JetBlue unveiled its newest collaboration with the Massachusetts-based coffee company: a Dunkin'-themed plane. Named "Brewing Altitude," the new plane is an Airbus A320 aircraft covered with Dunkin's signature bright pink and orange colors, complete with a donut and a cup of coffee on either side of the tail. The plane celebrates almost two decades of partnership between JetBlue and Dunkin', who first teamed up in 2006. "Dunkin' has been part of the JetBlue journey for nearly two decades, and we're proud to showcase this partnership with a livery that's as fun and bold as the brands behind it," said Marty St. George, President of JetBlue. "With our shared Boston heritage and focus on delighting loyal customers, this collaboration brings together two fan-favorite brands in a way only JetBlue and Dunkin' can." In case you missed it: Guava refresher and more: Dunkin' debuts new summer menu items for 2025 Brewing Altitude was unveiled at Boston's Logan Airport last week, where passengers on a flight to Fort Myers, Florida were surprised with the plane, as well as free coffee, donuts and a donut neck pillow. According to a statement from JetBlue, the pink and orange aircraft will soon be expanding out of Boston and making its way across the airline's network. Here's what to know about flying on Brewing Altitude. How to fly on the JetBlue Dunkin' plane To fly on JetBlue's new Dunkin-designed plane, simply book a JetBlue flight on the "Brewing Altitude" aircraft on any Monday from May 19 through Sept. 1, not including June 30 or July 7. JetBlue will publish the eligible flight routes by 3 p.m. on the Friday beforehand each week. Customers who fly on the specialty Dunkin' aircraft will not only get a unique experience, but also exclusive rewards. For JetBlue, TrueBlue members will receive Mosaic 1 status, and current Mosaic members will receive 20 bonus tiles. Dunkin' Rewards will give members on eligible flights Boosted Status for three months, and those who already have Boosted Status will earn two times the number of points for three months.
