Category Archives: JetBlue
LA Bikes vs. Plane Race Goes to the Cyclists
July 16, 2011 — 3:47 pm PDT
Updated July 16, 2011 — 3:49 pm PDT
The LA “carmaggedon” $4 JetBlue Burbank to Long Beach flight that wound up as a match between cyclists and plane went to the bikes! Actually, given how LA residents have avoided the roads on Saturday – it probably could have easily gone to the cars. In fact, a “team” taking …
Food & Drinks on Planes, Part I: The Free Stuff
June 16, 2010 — 2:32 pm PDT
Updated June 16, 2010 — 2:58 pm PDT
And the winner for best snacks is ... (photo credit: Darren Popik)
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, major U.S. carriers spent $3.67 per passenger on food in 2009, compared to $4.77 in 1999.
That may come as a surprise to many flyers, who have seen complimentary meals on planes disappear over the past decade. Airlines still spent $3.67? On what?
Meal service has been downgraded in many cases to nothing more than beverage service for economy-class flyers. It’s only those in the first-class and business-class cabins that still get free food. For everyone else, it’s basically buy-on-board food.
JD Power Airline Survey: JetBlue #1 for 5th Year
June 8, 2010 — 8:42 am PDT
Updated June 8, 2010 — 9:02 am PDT
JetBlue (credit: Darren Popik)
When you’re on a roll, the good news keeps coming. That certainly seems to be the case for JetBlue.
The low-cost carrier has just taken top spot among North American airlines in J.D. Power’s annual customer satisfaction survey. It’s the fifth consecutive year that JetBlue has been ranked as the top low-cost carrier.
JetBlue Rated Top U.S. Brand
June 4, 2010 — 11:54 am PDT
Updated June 4, 2010 — 12:01 pm PDT
JetBlue (Credit: Darren Popik)
A low-cost carrier that’s been flying for just 10 years has quickly managed to cement itself as the top U.S. brand when it comes to “social currency”, according to a new study.
The report, Social Currency: Why Brands Need to Build and Nurture Social Currency, says that JetBlue is the top dog among U.S. companies.
The report, by Vivald-iPartners, says “social currency” is the extent to which people share the brand or information about the brand as part of their everyday social lives at work or at home.
The Strategy Behind Airport Concessions
May 24, 2010 — 2:16 pm PDT
Updated May 24, 2010 — 2:17 pm PDT
Airport concessions represent a challenge to both the best airports and best retailers. Consider the dilemma:
Given a limited terminal space:
Aim for sky high rents to lower airlines costs, or low rents to give consumers a break?
Opt for high end food/restaurants, or the ever popular fast food joints?
Go with big name chains, or bring in local businesses?
Emphasize merchandise or restaurants?
Give the tenant airlines a voice, or make all decisions by the airport?
76-Year Old Airline Unionization Rule Overturned
May 10, 2010 — 2:01 pm PDT
Updated May 10, 2010 — 4:08 pm PDT
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A decades-old rule is being thrown out by the National Mediation Board, as it changes the rules for unionization in the airline industry.
The board is overturning a 76-year-old rule that required the votes of the majority of workers for a unionization drive to succeed.
Now, union organizers will instead require a simple majority of airline employees who cast ballots.
It’s a move that was expected after the Obama administration gave the panel a 2 to 1 Democratic majority last year. But the changing the long-standing rule has many within the airline industry crying foul.
JetBlue Partners with South African Airways
May 7, 2010 — 10:47 am PDT
Updated May 10, 2010 — 9:53 am PDT
JetBlue's New York-JFK base (credit: Darren Popik)
Low-cost carrier JetBlue is expanding its reach, as it adds an alliance with another airline.
The company’s newest deal is with South African Airways. The move will allow JetBlue and SAA customers to travel on a single ticket between JetBlue’s U.S. destinations and 40 destinations served by SAA.
Long Beach Airport’s Stylish Makeover
April 29, 2010 — 2:30 pm PDT
Updated May 4, 2010 — 10:51 pm PDT
Photo Illustration courtesy Long Beach Airport/HOK
Travelers are now getting an early look at what’s coming to the new-look Long Beach Airport.
New 3-D images from HOK Architects show a stylized new passenger …
DOT Says ‘No’ to Tarmac Delay Exemptions
April 22, 2010 — 12:25 pm PDT
Updated April 22, 2010 — 1:53 pm PDT
Requests by five airlines for exemptions to the three-hour tarmac delay rule have been rejected by the Department of Transportation.
American, Continental, Delta, JetBlue, and US Airways had requested exemptions to the new rule, which goes into effect April 29.
AA, Delta and JetBlue asked for the exemption at New York-JFK airport, which is already being hampered by the temporary shutdown of its main runway for resurfacing. Continental asked for relief at Newark and New York-LaGuardia, while US Airways asked for an exemption at its Philadelphia hub.
Southwest, Alaska Turn Profits; Continental Posts Loss
April 22, 2010 — 11:38 am PDT
Updated April 22, 2010 — 2:01 pm PDT
Alaska Jets in Southern California (Credit: Darren Popik)
Passenger revenues are up, but fuel prices are also taking a bigger bite out of the bottom line at the nation’s air carriers.
Today, three more carriers reported their first quarter 2010 financial results.
For Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, the positive news continued with both carriers posting profits.
