JetBlue expands Mint and shifts resources to South Florida as Spirit fallout and profitability pressures persist.
JetBlue has expanded its Mint premium cabin and cross‑country flying from Fort Lauderdale, with plans to add more Mint flights to San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The moves come as the airline shifts focus from New York–area bases to Florida growth, following Spirit’s collapse and ongoing cost‑control efforts. The company faces quarterly losses even as revenue grows.
Amazon has reached a milestone with a satellite constellation of over 390 satellites, enabling initial Leo internet service later this year. The launch cadence faces delays from recent rocket setbacks, but the company plans broader coverage as more satellites go online.
JetBlue has overhauled its pricing, introducing a Base fare alongside Standard and Flex options across Main, Even More and BlueFirst cabins. Mint remains excluded from Base. The move follows rivals United and Delta in unbundling premium travel, offering cheaper options while preserving some benefits. The change aims to give travelers more choice but may see additional charges for previously included services.
WestJet flight attendants have walked off the job over pay for duties performed while the plane is on the ground. CUPE 8125 says some ground work remains unpaid, while WestJet argues credit-hour compensation covers pre- and post-flight duties. A 72-hour strike notice has expired and negotiations continue, threatening further disruption for travellers over the long weekend.
A Porter Airlines flight in British Columbia has been halted after a child standing in their seat could not be strapped in during taxi. The crew returned to the terminal to remove the parent and child, delaying takeoff past the airport’s 12:30 a.m. runway closure. Passengers were rebooked for the next day.
The ICE crackdown is expanding beyond checkpoints into terminals and jet bridges, prompting pushback from airlines and concerns from labor groups. New data show daily arrests at airports rising, while legislators debate data-sharing and oversight. Several incidents have highlighted tensions between enforcement and airline operations.
California and 11 other states have filed suit to block Paramount's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing it would reduce competition and raise prices. A new round of talks has been underway, with a focus on structural remedies; state officials say robust concessions are required, while Paramount warns of ticking fees and potential relocation pressures.
American Airlines is expanding premium travel on its Boeing 777-300ERs, retrofitting 20 jets to boost capacity for premium seats. The move widens its gap with Delta and United as more high-spending travelers buoy premium revenue. Lounges and other premium offerings are also under consideration to lock in customers.