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Fly, Ride, Explore: JetBlue and Brightline Launch Partnership Offering More Travel Connections Across Florida
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) and Brightline, America's first and only privately owned, operated, and maintained passenger rail system, today announced a new partnership that offers customers a seamless air-and-rail booking experience for travel across Central and South Florida. For the first time, JetBlue customers can book Brightline tickets directly on as part of a combined itinerary providing even more options to get to and from cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. 'As we continue to grow in Florida and offer more flights to and from cities like Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando, our partnership with Brightline helps us deliver even more value and convenience to our customers,' said Dave Jehn, vice president, network planning and airline partnerships, JetBlue. 'JetBlue and Brightline share a commitment to innovation and great service, and together we're expanding transportation options for all of our customers to get to where they want to go, whether they're starting their journey, heading to their final destination, or adjusting plans along the way.' Brightline provides easy connections between JetBlue flights and stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. The Orlando station, located at Orlando International Airport, allows for effortless transfers between air and rail. In South Florida, Brightline offers shuttle service between airports and nearby stations, included in the JetBlue air-and-rail booking for added convenience. When booking JetBlue's Mint ® or core experience, customers can be matched with Brightline's available Premium or Smart fare classes, respectively. 'We are proud to partner with JetBlue to enhance connectivity throughout Florida,' said Barbara Drahl, senior vice president of marketing and commercial strategy at Brightline. 'This partnership enables travelers to book a single ticket for both air and rail, offering a fast, reliable, and eco-friendly rail transportation option while seamlessly connecting to JetBlue's extensive network.' JetBlue customers with air-and-rail itineraries can take advantage of Brightline's comfortable and reliable train service, which includes high-speed connectivity, spacious seating, a premium onboard experience, and direct access to beloved destinations across Central and South Florida. In addition to expanding travel options for new bookings, this agreement also enables JetBlue to offer alternative itineraries that incorporate Brightline rail segments during periods of irregular Florida operations, providing more flexibility for customers and enhancing recovery options when travel doesn't go as planned. More information on this partnership can be found at About JetBlue JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline ®, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers to more than 100 destinations throughout the United States, Latin America, Caribbean, Canada and United Kingdom. For more information and the best fares, visit About Brightline Brightline seamlessly connects travelers to top destinations and major events between Central and South Florida with stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. The company offers a hospitality-centric experience designed to reinvent train travel at a comparable price to driving or flying. Brightline is recognized as one of TIME100's Most Influential Companies, one of the World's 50 Most Innovative by Fast Company and one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast by Inc. The company focuses on city pairs that are too close to fly and too long to drive. Construction is currently underway to connect Las Vegas to Southern California. For more information, visit and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JetBlue Appoints Vijay Raman Vice President, Sales and Revenue Management
NEW YORK, May 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU), New York's Hometown Airline®, today announced the appointment of Vijay Raman as the airline's new vice president, sales and revenue management. Raman will be responsible for revenue optimization, ancillary strategy, distribution, and corporate sales. He will report to Daniel Shurz, JetBlue's senior vice president of network, revenue, and enterprise planning. Raman brings more than two decades of leadership experience across revenue management, pricing, and strategy roles in the travel and technology sectors. He most recently served as head of pricing at MoneyGram International, where he led online global pricing strategy across 38 send and 200 receive countries. Prior to that, he spent nearly seven years at Spirit Airlines, where he rose to senior director of revenue management and was responsible for both ticket and non-ticket revenue strategy, operations, and forecasting. Earlier in his career, Raman held leadership roles in supply chain strategy at Samsung Electronics, sales strategy and revenue management at American Airlines, and consulting and engineering roles at Avalion Consulting and Lockheed Martin, respectively. "Vijay brings an incredible blend of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and industry knowledge," said Shurz. "His leadership will be key as we continue advancing our JetForward strategy to strengthen our financial foundation while offering compelling value to our customers. I'm confident Vijay's broad experience will help us unlock new opportunities for revenue growth as we strengthen our network and enhance our product offerings." Raman added, "It's an exciting time to be joining JetBlue. The airline's customer-centric mission, unique culture, and strategy set it apart in the industry. I look forward to working with the talented commercial team to drive continued momentum and deliver even more value for our crewmembers, customers, and shareholders." Raman holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University, a master's in electrical engineering from Southern Methodist University, and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. About JetBlueJetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers to more than 100 destinations throughout the United States, Latin America, Caribbean, Canada and Europe. For more information and the best fares, visit View source version on Contacts JetBlue Corporate CommunicationsTel: +1.718.709.3089corpcomm@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JetBlue Appoints Steve Olson Head of System Operations and Airports
NEW YORK, March 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced the appointment of Steve Olson as the airline's new head of system operations and airports. He will report to Warren Christie, JetBlue's chief operating officer. Since joining JetBlue in 2022, Olson has served as vice president of the system operations center, leading the airline's daily flight execution and driving improvements in reliability and efficiency—a key pillar of JetBlue's JetForward strategy aimed at returning the company to sustained profitability. Under Olson's leadership, JetBlue has made significant progress in on-time performance and has improved recovery from disruptions—an especially complex challenge given the airline's East Coast network. Olson has also led a major operational modernization effort, including the addition of state-of-the-art aircraft movement and flight planning systems with a new crew management system set to go live later this year. Olson has over two decades of airline leadership experience. He began his career as an aircraft maintenance technician with the Air National Guard and is a licensed aircraft dispatcher and commercial pilot, bringing a deep understanding of the industry from multiple perspectives. "As we continue to strengthen our operation and enhance the customer experience, Steve's leadership will be instrumental in driving collaboration between our system operations and airport teams," said Warren Christie, chief operating officer, JetBlue. "His expertise in operational planning, real-time decision-making, and continuous improvement will help ensure we're delivering safe, reliable and seamless travel for our customers." In his new role, Olson will take a holistic approach to customer experience and operations by aligning JetBlue's system operations and airport functions under a unified strategy. This integration will foster greater communication, reduce communications barriers, and enable more informed decision-making. About JetBlueJetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers to more than 100 destinations throughout the United States, Latin America, Caribbean, Canada and United Kingdom. For more information and the best fares, visit View source version on Contacts JetBlue Corporate CommunicationsTel: +1.718.709.3089corpcomm@
