![]() Not really an amenity kit, it contained a body bar, lip balm, shampoo, sunscreen and shoe wipes. Prior to takeoff, a Birchbox kit in a lime-green box was offered. It would not be a JetBlue flight without Terra Blue Chips so I had a bag of those along with a green apple.Ī box from Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery containing a small cookie and brownie were offered, which my wife polished off at home the next day before I could try a bite. When I woke up from nap, Raphy offered me a cappuccino and choice of items from the snack basket. I could not have asked for anything more. ![]() Next came a remarkably sweet and ripe fruit salad, organic Blue Marble chocolate ice cream, and an amazing cappuccino. When she came to me she was excited to learn it was my first time in Mint class and took some time to show me all the seat features. And it was amazing.įor example, Agda made her way through the cabin introducing herself to each guest. I’ve had “fluke” flights like this on United from time to time, but it was very clear: this is how they always are. Both Mint flight attendants would provide flawlessly friendly, polished, and genuinely kind-hearted service during the flight. At my seat I found a note signed by Agda and Raphy welcoming me onboard. My strategy is to open the air nozzle and make the cabin around my seat as cool as possible while curling up under the blanket. Not so much the color scheme, but both the pillow and blanket were very plush and comfortable. You can see that the foot cubby is a bit tight when fully reclined, but not so constrained that it impairs sleeping (noting that I slept for 4.5 hours). The first thing I loved about the Mint suite was that there were three power outlets and three USB ports – yes, not just one, not just two, but six devices could be charged at once! It made keeping my devices charged very simple. Ironically then, the choice seats in the cabin tend to go to those who book further in advance and therefore pay less for their seats.Įven the standard 2-2 seats looked extremely comfortable and had more privacy then many business class seat pairs of similar dimensions. Oddly, JetBlue does not (yet) charge extra for reserving the more spacious and private 1-1 seats. Rows 1, 3, and 5 offer 2-2 lie-flat seating while rows 2 and 4 offer 1-1 seating with closed-door suites, called Mint suites. JetBlue Mint Class is available on select JetBlue A321 aircraft and includes five rows of Mint (business) class. Stepping on to the aircraft, I was warmly greeted by Agda, who was part of the exceptional Mint team serving this evening’s flight. The flight was already off to a good start.įord and I leisurely walked down the jet bridge, eventually slowing traffic behind us to give Ben a few extra seconds to capture undisturbed cabin shots. As my boarding pass was scanned, the gate agent made eye contact, smiled, and wished me a pleasant flight. JetBlue’s refurbished T5 sacrificed subway tiles for minimalism, but is impressive.Īfter a long layover in the Airspace Lounge in T5, we approached the gate moments before boarding began. We transited from Terminal 4 to Terminal 5, passing the iconic TWA Flight Center currently being transformed to the TWA Hotel. Put simply, this late-night flight in JetBlue Mint was one of the best domestic flights I have ever experienced. airline, amenity kits by Hayward and Hopper, and dessert from local artisanal ice cream makers based in Mint cities”.The more I reflect on this flight, the more I realize how much I take mediocre service for granted on U.S. “While business class passengers can enjoy the “lie-flat seating, a signature cocktail, a tapas-style menu by New York City restaurant Saxon + Parole, fresh espresso from the first purpose-built cappuccino machine for a U.S. And all A321 aircraft offer JetBlue’s free Fly-Fi high-speed broadband Internet service (b) and access to JetBlue’s Hub content on personal devices and first-run Hollywood movies. JetBlue’s popular marketplace, a self-serve station full of free snacks, sodas and water for customers to enjoy at their convenience, is also available throughout the flight. “ Features of the A321 core interior include 10-inch television screens offering free entertainment, comfortable seats with the most legroom in coach (a) and power outlets accessible to all customers. ![]() “ When Mint first launched more than four years ago, we knew we had created an unmatchable premium experience, but we could have never imagined Mint would be landing in well over a dozen destinations in such a short time.” George, executive vice president commercial and planning, JetBlue. “Adding Mint between these cities means travelers on these routes can finally enjoy a first-class flying experience,” said Marty St. and Costa Rica”, states the press release. ![]() ![]() JetBlue will become the only airline to offer lie-flat seats between the U.S. “Liberia, Costa Rica is JetBlue’s first Mint city in Latin America. ![]()
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