Originally Posted by
bennos
While I don't think it's fair to say core passengers are subsidizing the Mint FA (if anything, it's probably the opposite), it's reasonable to point out that DL uses 2+3 for a similarly configured business class 757. (Domestic First configs receive 1+1 float+2 similar to B6, but those flights have lighter service requirements up front.)
That's probably why Jetblue has the "marketplace" for self service on the mint aircraft. Would be interesting to see if they start putting better snack boxes in there now that the legacies have started meal service on the transcon routes.
As for having one less FA than on Delta, this is how Jetblue is able to offer Mint fares as low as $499 on FLL-LAX/SFO (and $449 on Tue/Wed) on some days. Well, that along with no lounge access, free upgrades, much ground game and more efficient layout.
Delta on the other hand, must be really hurting selling BOS/SFO D1 seats at $599 less than 2 weeks from departure.