JetBlue Airways is a low cost airline that is the seventh largest airline in North America by passengers carried. JetBlue operates over 1,000 flights daily and serves 100 destinations in the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America. In summer 2021, JetBlue expects to launch its first transatlantic service with flights from New York (JFK) and Boston (BOS) to London’s Gatwick (LGW) and Stanstead (STN) airports.
On February 1, 2021 JetBlue revealed the new seats it will offer in business class on transatlantic flights. JetBlue will use brand new A321LR to fly to London. The single aisle planes will be outfitted with the latest version of JetBlue’s Mint business-class seats. They are called Mint Suites. Mint Suites feature direct aisle access, lie-flat beds, and a door.
JetBlue A321LRs that will fly to London will have 24 Mint Suites arranged 1-1 in a herringbone fashion. JetBlue is refitting some existing A321s with Mint Suites primarily for flights between New York and Los Angeles. Those planes will have 16 Mint Suites.
Mint Suites will have a tilting 17-inch Thales AVANT seatback screen, wireless charging capabilities, an integrated phone ledge for multitasking, and in-seat power, as well as laptop, shoe and handbag stowage.
Mint Studio
Two seats at the front of business class are designated as Mint Studio seats. Mint Studio seats occupy a larger “footprint” which provides greater space for working or relaxing. They have a 22-inch tilting Thales AVANT seatback screen, an extra side table for added productivity, and a guest seat that can accommodate an additional Mint customer during flight at cruising altitude.
The Mint Studio offers the most space, 22.7 square feet, of any premium seat flown by U.S. airlines, according to JetBlue. The bed is said to be the largest lie-flat bed of any U.S. carrier measured by total reclined bed surface area.
Mint Suites and Mint Studio are both business class seats and will receive the same service. The price for the Mint Studio will surely be higher considering the extra space, but that hasn’t been explained so far.
The new Mint products are very inviting. JetBlue followed the trend and put a door on this business-class seat thereby giving it the right to be called a “suite.” That designation does not ensure a roomy feel. Some business class seats with a door are cramped.
Because it has a door, the DeltaOne Suite was touted as the best thing since sliced bread when it was introduced in 2017. It looks great but feels tight.
While it lacks the latest bells and whistles, I’ll take this 20-year-old business class seat from a Singapore Airlines 777-200 over the current crop of “suites” with a door as far as comfort and roominess.
Final Thoughts
Given the size of single-aisle airliners like A321s, Mint Suite and Mint Studio are fantastic business class seats. Unfortunately with only a few slots at Gatwick and Stanstead airports and none at London Heathrow, JetBlue won’t have enough capacity to offer much competition to the major players in the transatlantic market.
What do you think of JetBlue launching service to London and its new business class seats?
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I wonder if JetBlue will try to be the low price option for flights to London. The seats look nicer than anything I’ve ever sat on!
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My assumption is JetBlue will price lower than British Airways or the US Big 3. The Mint suite looks like a very competitive product for business class. Seating 3-3 in economy on a single aisle plane may not be fun on a 6 or 7 hour flight.
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I’ve sat in 3-3 economy seats on flights to California, at least I think I have…
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I have done that also. It is survivable for me but not comfortable. I like the extra spaces widebody aircraft have for standing and screeching legs. Single aisle planes also have less space for catering so potential food and beverage options are more limited than on a widebody.
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and it must be tough trying to serve with just one aisle…
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It is all about maximizing the amount of dollars they take out of our pockets and minimizing what they have to do to get our dough.
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just like any good capitalist… 🙂
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It is what they do
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its an interesting time to be putting new offerings on the table in the airline industry. Frankly I’ve only traveled business class on three flights in my whole life and none of the seats were as nice as all the offerings you’ve presented today, so anything looks good to me. However, I agree that a door doesnt add much and more or less boxes you in. is there a door bell for service? 😉
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I agree JetBlue is entering the market at a tough time. I have only flown JetBlue once – economy on a domestic flight. I like the airline (except frequent flyer program) and would love to try a Mint Suite. I bet the suites have a “do not disturb” light. A door bell would be cool, too.
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♡ Any Opportunity taken Risk Averse is Worth it EveryOne; JetBlue has the Opportunity to fly anywhere in to the UK and there is plenty of precedent for offering a variety of connections such as flights and rail from, say, Edinburgh to London and, of course, partnership with other Airlines that have “slots” at Airports
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I’m glad JetBlue will start flying to England. The Mint Suites look great but I don’t think flying in economy on a full A321 for 6 or 7 hours would be very comfortable.
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It looks all sleek, nice, and classy. Sometimes I do wonder if we can buy or do such arrangement in our homes.
You must find it really funny, but I read somewhere that people who like to read, they modified the dentist chair and evolved it into lounge chairs.
It seems solutions are around us. Only that we are thinking in boxes.
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Interesting. I have been to the dentist lately and the chairs are very comfortable. Thanks for the information!
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Everything is just wonderful ! Thanks for the informative article !
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I’d love to give this seat a try sometime. Thanks for your comment and following the blog!
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