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sbm12 Jun 15, 2011 6:36 am
Priority security lines announced
 
JetBlue announced today the 15 airports where "Even More Speed" service will be available, providing access to priority security lines. Of the 15, 14 are available today, with Boston coming online next month.
  • Austin, Texas (AUS)
  • Baltimore (BWI)
  • Boston (BOS) - Coming in July '11
  • Buffalo, N.Y. (BUF)
  • Charlotte, N.C. (CLT)
  • Chicago (ORD)
  • Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
  • Jacksonville, Fla. (JAX)
  • Las Vegas (LAS)
  • Los Angeles (LAX)
  • San Francisco (SFO)
  • New York (JFK)
  • Newark, N.J. (EWR)
  • Seattle (SEA)
  • Washington, DC (IAD)

They also announced a rebranding of the Even More Legroom seats to Even More Space to reflect the early boarding and overhead bin access. I think that's a mistake but no one asked me my opinion.

More details here:
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/thewan...n-15-airports/
and here:
http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix....949&highlight=

BizJet Jun 15, 2011 10:54 am
The other thing announced today is that Row 1 on the A320 and E190 will now be sold as "EMS." The website acknowledges that it has less legroom than other Even More Space rows but claims it has more "living space" since no one reclines into you.

Long Distance Jun 15, 2011 5:27 pm
Has anyone checked.... Does EMS cost more than EML?

ET12 Jun 15, 2011 6:25 pm
Originally Posted by Long Distance (Post 16568335)
Has anyone checked.... Does EMS cost more than EML?
EMS is the same thing as EML. It is merely a rebranding. This change is meant to emphasize that buying this not only gets a customer more legroom, it also gives them more space when boarding (priority boarding) and more space in the overhead bins. The cost should be the same.

billyidle Jun 20, 2011 4:03 pm
not worth much
 
They've got to come up with an Elite or Frequent Flier benefit, EML on the ERJ is silly and since there are only 4 on each flight there isnt much traffic thru the new speed lane at EWR, so let us weekly B6 fliers use this lane!

sbm12 Jun 20, 2011 5:24 pm
Originally Posted by billyidle (Post 16595850)
They've got to come up with an Elite or Frequent Flier benefit, EML on the ERJ is silly and since there are only 4 on each flight there isnt much traffic thru the new speed lane at EWR, so let us weekly B6 fliers use this lane!
Rumor has it this is coming soon....

MCMAHONSMR Jun 21, 2011 5:24 pm
They sent an e-mail to those of us who had already purchased EMS seats prior to the announcement that we'd get to use the "speed" functionality as well. I am not a B6 regular and only use them in a pinch. I assume they can implement a speed lane at security at JFK quite easily, but I'm booked on a LAS-JFK flight and trying to figure out how they plan on implementing it there. Hoping it means we can use the First Class lane at LAS!

Liphotoman Jun 21, 2011 8:00 pm
You received an email about it?
I have 2 EMS seats purchased for this week, but haven't received any emails about a priority line at JFK.

Is that line working well? What kind of time should I expect midday, midweek?

sbm12 Jun 21, 2011 9:16 pm
Originally Posted by MCMAHONSMR (Post 16602634)
...I'm booked on a LAS-JFK flight and trying to figure out how they plan on implementing it there. Hoping it means we can use the First Class lane at LAS!
I would imagine that this is exactly what you will get to use.

MCMAHONSMR Jun 22, 2011 8:15 am
Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 16603685)
I would imagine that this is exactly what you will get to use.
I hope so too. Although, I have always found that they are pretty vigilant about turning away non F passengers from this line. I suppose B6 have made some kind of arrangements. If so, this is definitely a good thing. D gate security can be horrendous sometimes.

ktmangione Jun 22, 2011 9:50 am
My SIL works at IAD for TSA. I asked him about this and he was not aware of any different line. Anyone used this yet?

JetBlueFA Jun 24, 2011 11:34 am
From our website

How do I take advantage of Even More Speed at the airport?

Even More Speed access may vary by airport location. At Chicago (ORD), Boston (BOS), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Newark (EWR), and New York (JFK), Even More Speed signage will be visible at the security checkpoint entrance. At other airport locations, Even More Speed customers may use “priority,” “premium,” or “business/first class” lanes. A JetBlue Crewmember at each airport will be happy to assist with questions on how to take advantage of Even More Speed.

seawolf Jun 24, 2011 9:02 pm
Is there a premium lane at AUA?

sbm12 Jun 25, 2011 10:03 am
Originally Posted by seawolf (Post 16621942)
Is there a premium lane at AUA?
The full list is in the first post. AUA is not on it.

nerd Jun 25, 2011 1:35 pm
Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 16564376)
JetBlue announced today the 15 airports where "Even More Speed" service will be available, providing access to priority security lines.
Funny. JetBlue is not promoting the rollout of new "Even Less Speed" security lines at 15 select airports.

(It's a zero-sum game, no?)

:p

JetBlueFA Jun 29, 2011 7:29 am
BWI appears to be another station that you can use EMS at as well as they have signs posted as well.

sbm12 Jun 29, 2011 7:37 am
Originally Posted by JetBlueFA (Post 16644511)
BWI appears to be another station that you can use EMS at as well as they have signs posted as well.
Yup...that is one of the 15 in the original list. @:-)

JetBlueFA Jun 29, 2011 9:41 am
Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 16644557)
Yup...that is one of the 15 in the original list. @:-)
Serves me right for not checking the list before posting :D

Dieuwer Jun 30, 2011 7:08 am
Who 'owns' the priority security lines? I always thought the airport did which is funded by taxpayers' money?

Ari Jun 30, 2011 8:06 am
Originally Posted by dieuwer2 (Post 16650547)
Who 'owns' the priority security lines? I always thought the airport did which is funded by taxpayers' money?
Frequently, the airline 'owns' the space since they lease the space from the airport.

Dieuwer Jun 30, 2011 11:09 am
Another question: the fee for EMS/EML is the same whether bought online or at the airport?

JetBlueFA Jun 30, 2011 12:27 pm
Originally Posted by dieuwer2 (Post 16651862)
Another question: the fee for EMS/EML is the same whether bought online or at the airport?
Yes the fee is the same no matter where you purchase it. The fee is based on stage length just as with the old EML seats.

sbm12 Jun 30, 2011 3:22 pm
Originally Posted by JetBlueFA (Post 16652256)
Yes the fee is the same no matter where you purchase it. The fee is based on stage length just as with the old EML seats.
The fee can also vary based on demand. I've seen the EML fee change over time for the same flight I was booked on.
Originally Posted by dieuwer2 (Post 16650547)
Who 'owns' the priority security lines? I always thought the airport did which is funded by taxpayers' money?
The airlines who want the priority lines effectively lease the space for them from the airports. The airlines are also generally responsible for paying the agents who man them and control access.

I saw the line at EWR yesterday. It is the same as the EliteAccess line that CO uses.

mr27 Jul 4, 2011 7:34 pm
I think they forgot about Long Beach ;)


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