JetBlue announces "Mint" for forward cabin
Jul 19, 2014, 7:51 am
#121
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Does anyone know why jetBlue configured the Mint seats to have four suites? Since it limits profit potential by removing four seats (i.e., there are only 16 seats to sell instead of 20), was it for research and development purposes? Would anyone else feel awkward sitting alone in a suite?
Jul 20, 2014, 12:21 pm
#122
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The seat map for Mint flights is displaying the text "Even More® Space seat and Mint Suite prices vary by flight." Do we think this means they will start charging extra for the suites soon?
Jul 20, 2014, 1:58 pm
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I imagine B6 is looking at booking trends before deciding. ie: if most Mint flyers ends up being couples traveling together, then the suites won't command a premium. But if it's largely solo business travelers, the premium will likely be high.
Jul 22, 2014, 9:00 pm
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LAX-JFK was cxld today. I don't know the details of why but I noticed earlier this evening that it happened. Some Mint pax were put on the VX flight and others were rebooked on to the A320. No idea about other comp if any was offered.
So they are using OALs in some cases to handle the issues.
So they are using OALs in some cases to handle the issues.
Jul 23, 2014, 8:24 am
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LAX-JFK was cxld today. I don't know the details of why but I noticed earlier this evening that it happened. Some Mint pax were put on the VX flight and others were rebooked on to the A320. No idea about other comp if any was offered.
So they are using OALs in some cases to handle the issues.
So they are using OALs in some cases to handle the issues.
Jul 23, 2014, 8:43 am
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Thanks for the update. Any more info on the re-accommodation of Mint customers and any compensation offered? That's my main fear of using Mint (have two trips already planned)--that I'll get stuck in Y due to IRROPS. Perish the thought.
Jul 23, 2014, 10:19 am
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This should be a temporary problem until the rest of the 321T fleet comes into service, hopefully they will also have a spare but it is doubtful.
Jul 24, 2014, 10:43 am
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LAX-JFK was cxld today. I don't know the details of why but I noticed earlier this evening that it happened. Some Mint pax were put on the VX flight and others were rebooked on to the A320. No idea about other comp if any was offered.
So they are using OALs in some cases to handle the issues.
So they are using OALs in some cases to handle the issues.
Same thing happened to me July 6. Was in LA for a wedding, when my phone rang on Sat. July 5. The nice (but clearly stressed out) Jetblue CSA told me the LAX-JFK flight was cancelled for unspecified reasons and I was given a menu of options, including the FC VX flight mentioned above. I opted to take a plain Jane Jetblue flight ("stuck in Y" as it were) with the difference in fare refunded, PLUS a $500 flight voucher for any future B6 flight. ^
As long as the IRROPs don't mess with my mojo, it's all good. I'm surprised more FT'ers haven't voiced their complaints about this, however. I think that unless B6 finds alternatives and partners, this has the potential to mushroom into bigger problems down the line.
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Jul 25, 2014, 8:02 am
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Wheelsfirst, Va, et al.,
Same thing happened to me July 6. Was in LA for a wedding, when my phone rang on Sat. July 5. The nice (but clearly stressed out) Jetblue CSA told me the LAX-JFK flight was cancelled for unspecified reasons and I was given a menu of options, including the FC VX flight mentioned above. I opted to take a plain Jane Jetblue flight ("stuck in Y" as it were) with the difference in fare refunded, PLUS a $500 flight voucher for any future B6 flight. ^
As long as the IRROPs don't mess with my mojo, it's all good. I'm surprised more FT'ers haven't voiced their complaints about this, however. I think that unless B6 finds alternatives and partners, this has the potential to mushroom into bigger problems down the line.
-AD
Same thing happened to me July 6. Was in LA for a wedding, when my phone rang on Sat. July 5. The nice (but clearly stressed out) Jetblue CSA told me the LAX-JFK flight was cancelled for unspecified reasons and I was given a menu of options, including the FC VX flight mentioned above. I opted to take a plain Jane Jetblue flight ("stuck in Y" as it were) with the difference in fare refunded, PLUS a $500 flight voucher for any future B6 flight. ^
As long as the IRROPs don't mess with my mojo, it's all good. I'm surprised more FT'ers haven't voiced their complaints about this, however. I think that unless B6 finds alternatives and partners, this has the potential to mushroom into bigger problems down the line.
-AD
Jul 25, 2014, 8:19 am
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Wheelsfirst, Va, et al.,
Same thing happened to me July 6. Was in LA for a wedding, when my phone rang on Sat. July 5. The nice (but clearly stressed out) Jetblue CSA told me the LAX-JFK flight was cancelled for unspecified reasons and I was given a menu of options, including the FC VX flight mentioned above. I opted to take a plain Jane Jetblue flight ("stuck in Y" as it were) with the difference in fare refunded, PLUS a $500 flight voucher for any future B6 flight. ^
As long as the IRROPs don't mess with my mojo, it's all good. I'm surprised more FT'ers haven't voiced their complaints about this, however. I think that unless B6 finds alternatives and partners, this has the potential to mushroom into bigger problems down the line.
-AD
Same thing happened to me July 6. Was in LA for a wedding, when my phone rang on Sat. July 5. The nice (but clearly stressed out) Jetblue CSA told me the LAX-JFK flight was cancelled for unspecified reasons and I was given a menu of options, including the FC VX flight mentioned above. I opted to take a plain Jane Jetblue flight ("stuck in Y" as it were) with the difference in fare refunded, PLUS a $500 flight voucher for any future B6 flight. ^
As long as the IRROPs don't mess with my mojo, it's all good. I'm surprised more FT'ers haven't voiced their complaints about this, however. I think that unless B6 finds alternatives and partners, this has the potential to mushroom into bigger problems down the line.
-AD
Jul 25, 2014, 9:38 am
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As long as the IRROPs don't mess with my mojo, it's all good. I'm surprised more FT'ers haven't voiced their complaints about this, however. I think that unless B6 finds alternatives and partners, this has the potential to mushroom into bigger problems down the line.
Jul 25, 2014, 2:06 pm
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sbm12- Very true. Duly noted. Hope to give Mint another shot sometime, before the current $599 intro pricing goes away (and it will).
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