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JetBlue raises bag fees to offset higher jet fuel costs
business11 days ago

JetBlue raises bag fees to offset higher jet fuel costs

JetBlue has increased checked-bag fees to help offset higher jet-fuel costs driven by Middle East tensions, with the first bag costing at least $39 and the second bag at least $59 (plus a $10 surcharge for bags checked within 24 hours of departure). The carrier says fee adjustments help manage rising costs while keeping base fares competitive. Industry pressures show fuel costs pushing prices higher, with United noting fare increases and JetBlue's own fares climbing—same-day fares up 16.2% to $368 and later-April fares up 24% to $286.

via CBS News|
#airline-industry#baggage-fees#business
JetBlue Hikes Checked-Bag Fees as Fuel Costs Soar
business12 days ago

JetBlue Hikes Checked-Bag Fees as Fuel Costs Soar

JetBlue is raising checked-bag fees as jet fuel costs rise amid global tensions, increasing the first bag fee to $39 off-peak and $49 peak for domestic/Caribbean/Latin America routes (from $35 and $40). Paying less than 24 hours before departure adds $10. Some travelers—such as those with co‑branded credit cards or elite status—are exempt. The move mirrors a broader industry trend of airlines offsetting higher fuel costs while trying to keep base fares competitive.

via CNBC|
#airfare#airlines#baggage-fees
JetBlue Ground Stop Lifted After Brief System Outage
business1 month ago

JetBlue Ground Stop Lifted After Brief System Outage

The FAA ordered a grounding of JetBlue flights due to a brief system outage at the airline, but JetBlue said the outage was resolved and operations have resumed; the FAA canceled the stop. On Monday, two JetBlue flights were canceled and about 155 were delayed, with no reported Tuesday cancellations as of early morning. It’s unclear how many disruptions were directly caused by the ground stop. Ground stops have historically been used for IT outages or security concerns.

via CBS News|
#business#faa#flight-delays
Spirit Airlines wins creditor deal to exit bankruptcy as a leaner, independent carrier
business1 month ago

Spirit Airlines wins creditor deal to exit bankruptcy as a leaner, independent carrier

Spirit Airlines has struck a creditor agreement to exit bankruptcy later this spring or early summer, shrinking into a leaner, independent carrier after selling assets and cutting staff. The plan aims to slash debt and operating costs, with nearly 40% fewer flights and seats planned for this summer, preserving competition and keeping fares lower after previous merger attempts with Frontier and JetBlue fell through.

via CNN|
#airline-industry#bankruptcy#business
Vegas Officer Adopts Abandoned Airport Pup Named JetBlue
usnews1 month ago

Vegas Officer Adopts Abandoned Airport Pup Named JetBlue

A two-year-old goldendoodle named JetBlue was left tied to a metal structure at Las Vegas's Harry Reid International Airport after his owner couldn’t complete travel documents. He spent time in care at the airport before going to a rescue, which saw more than 2,700 people apply to adopt him. Las Vegas police officer Skeeter Black, who had been hoping to adopt a doodle, ultimately adopted JetBlue at a weekend event, with JetBlue airline donations helping cover adoption and vet costs.

via The Washington Post|
#abandoned-animal#dog-adoption#jetblue
Vegas airport arrest after woman abandons her dog at the ticket counter
local-us-news-crime1 month ago

Vegas airport arrest after woman abandons her dog at the ticket counter

A woman at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas was arrested for abandoning her 2-year-old goldendoodle at the JetBlue ticket counter after she was denied boarding due to missing travel paperwork. She resisted arrest as officers escorted her back through security. The dog, nicknamed Jet Blue, was cared for by airport staff and animal services, then placed with Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas after a 10-day hold.

via NBC News|
#airport-security#animal-rescue#dog-abandonment
JetBlue flight makes emergency return to Newark after engine failure; no injuries
transportation1 month ago

JetBlue flight makes emergency return to Newark after engine failure; no injuries

A JetBlue Airbus A320 bound for West Palm Beach suffered an engine failure on takeoff from Newark Liberty International Airport, with smoke reported in the cockpit. The plane returned for an emergency landing, passengers exited via slides on a taxiway, and there were no injuries. The FAA will investigate; arrivals were briefly paused, then resumed after about an hour.

via The Guardian|
#emergency-landing#engine-failure#faa-investigation
JetBlue flight back to Newark after engine failure prompts evacuation and ground stop
travel1 month ago

JetBlue flight back to Newark after engine failure prompts evacuation and ground stop

A JetBlue Airbus A320 on Flight 543 from Newark to West Palm Beach returned to Newark after reporting an engine failure and cockpit smoke, with passengers evacuated via slides; no injuries were reported. The airport briefly suspended operations for about an hour while the aircraft was moved, then reopened around 7 p.m. JetBlue emphasized safety and said it will cooperate with authorities.

via ABC7 New York|
#engine-failure#evacuation#ground-stop
JetBlue Flight Nearly Collides with US Military Aircraft Near Venezuela
world3 months ago

JetBlue Flight Nearly Collides with US Military Aircraft Near Venezuela

A JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York nearly collided with a US Air Force refuelling tanker near Venezuela, prompting an investigation. The incident raised concerns about airspace safety, especially as the military aircraft's transponder was off, and occurred amid increased military activity in the region. The Air Force is reviewing the event, and the FAA had recently issued warnings about Venezuelan airspace security.

via BBC|
#airspace-safety#jetblue#near-collision