JetBlue Takes Delivery of Its First Airbus A321neo Aircraft Featuring Reimagined Mint® for North American Flying
27 February 2021 - 7:15AM
Business Wire
All-New Aircraft Layout Offers Industry-Leading
Comfort and Connectivity on Select Flights between New York and Los
Angeles Starting this Summer
JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) today announced it has formally taken
delivery of its first Airbus A321neo (new engine option) aircraft
configured with the airline’s reimagined premium Mint® experience
and an all-new onboard layout, featuring comfort and connectivity
perks that set the airline apart from other U.S. carriers. The
aircraft is scheduled to arrive at JetBlue's home at New York's
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) tonight from the Airbus
production facility in Hamburg, Germany.
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Travelers can spot the A321neo with Mint
by its unique “Ribbons” tailfin. The design features three blues
from the airline’s brand palette and is the first tailfin inspired
by so-called “Op Art” – as in optical art – using simple shapes to
create the illusion of three dimensions and movement. (Photo:
Business Wire)
JetBlue’s A321neo with Mint features 16 Mint suites – including
two Mint Studios™ – and 144 core seats. It will first operate on
select flights between New York-JFK and Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX) this summer. Today’s delivery – tail N2105J named
“NEO Mintality” – brings JetBlue’s total fleet count to 270
aircraft, is the airline’s 16th A321neo and the first of this
aircraft type to feature Mint.
“With so much excitement around JetBlue’s London plans, we’re
delighted to also introduce our fabulous, all-new transatlantic
Mint suites to customers on select flights within the U.S.,” said
Jayne O’Brien, head of marketing and loyalty, JetBlue. “Our
reimagined Mint and award-winning core experience, combined with
the superior economics of the A321neo aircraft, will position
JetBlue to compete effectively and add relevance to our customers
in Mint markets.”
“JetBlue continues to leverage the versatility of the A321neo —
now featuring JetBlue’s Mint cabin design. The A321neo is ideally
suited to the North American market with a winning combination of
increased range and lower operating costs thanks to the aircraft’s
reduced fuel burn,” said Chris Jones, Senior Vice President -
Customers, Airbus Americas. “The passenger friendliness associated
with the A321 cabin blend very well with these enhanced operating
efficiencies and are ideally suited to meet the demands of
trans-continental travel - perfect for JetBlue’s US routes between
JFK and LAX this summer.”
Travelers can spot the A321neo with Mint by its unique “Ribbons”
tailfin. The design features three blues from the airline’s brand
palette and is the first tailfin inspired by so-called “Op Art” –
as in optical art – using simple shapes to create the illusion of
three dimensions and movement.
All Suites, All the Time The first major design overhaul
of Mint – designed in partnership with Acumen Design Associates –
will debut on select flights between New York and Los Angeles this
summer.
- We made every Mint seat a suite: JetBlue’s reimagined
Mint will offer more privacy with 16 aisle-access suites. Every
inch of space anticipates customer needs, with features including a
tilting 17-inch Thales AVANT seatback screen, wireless charging
capabilities, an integrated phone ledge for multitasking, and
easy-to-reach in-seat power, as well as laptop, shoe and handbag
stowage. JetBlue is the first carrier to outfit its aircraft with
Thompson Aero Seating’s VantageSOLO seat, the company’s
revolutionary single aisle seating solution with a herringbone
configuration developed and designed specifically for narrow-body
aircraft and further customized for JetBlue.
- Mint Studio is the pinnacle of space and privacy: The
all-new Mint Studio – conceptualized by Acumen and developed in
partnership with AIM Altitude – is JetBlue’s latest game-changing
innovation, offering the most space in a premium experience from
any U.S. airline (a). Each aircraft will have two Mint Studios in
the first row, providing ample room for working or relaxing, and
featuring 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. When reclined, customers can kick back and relax on the
largest lie-flat bed of any U.S. carrier (b).
- Our proprietary seat design is truly a bed in the sky:
JetBlue tapped Tuft & Needle – the innovative mattress company
that pioneered the bed-in-a-box trend – to shape the entire Mint
sleep experience onboard. Engineered for comfort, every Mint seat
is layered with Tuft & Needle’s proprietary T&N Adaptive®
foam and a breathable cover to create a cool and comfortable sleep
experience unlike anything in the sky. The seat complements
additional sleep amenities developed in partnership with the brand,
including a convertible blanket with a built-in foot pocket, a
memory foam lined pillow with a pillowcase, and a snooze kit with a
matching eye mask and earplugs.
Core and So Much More JetBlue’s core experience on the
A321neo – with the most legroom in coach (c) – features the Collins
Meridian seat, customized around customer feedback and featuring a
number of design elements with comfort and convenience in mind.
- 144 seats with a width of 18.4 inches, the widest available for
the A321neo aircraft.
- Seven rows of Even More Space® seating, all located in the
forward area of the core experience, based on customer
feedback.
- 10.1 inch, 1080P high definition screen at every seat.
- Easy-to-reach in-seat power, featuring AC and USB ports.
- Enhanced cushion comfort and adjustable headrests.
- Contoured seatback design at knee level creating additional
living space.
- Custom designed seatback storage.
Connected Customers JetBlue will build on its reputation
as an industry leader in inflight entertainment options with Thales
AVANT and ViaSat-2 connectivity. With this system, JetBlue will
offer every customer aboard the A321neo with expanded and
personalized entertainment choices in nearly every region the
airline flies (d). With JetBlue, all customers have the ability to
connect an unlimited number of devices and stream, surf, or chat
during the entire flight, from gate to gate.
- 100+ channels of DIRECTV®, hundreds of movies, full seasons of
binge-worthy TV shows, and custom seatback games.
- Picture-in-picture function.
- Enhanced, 3D flight map offering multiple ways to track time to
destination.
- Personal handheld device pairing capabilities for use as a
remote or gaming controller.
- Expanded Fly-Fi® connectivity, providing coverage to nearly the
entire JetBlue network.
Design Details JetBlue is also maximizing the A321neo’s
ultra-modern design to create an elevated customer experience
throughout the interior. Every aspect of the aircraft has been
meticulously customized to create a perfect environment to deliver
JetBlue’s award-winning service.
- Refreshed onboard Pantry® with a mini-fridge and drawers full
of complimentary snacks.
- Spacious overhead bins for additional carry-on bag
capacity.
- Custom LED mood lighting designed to provide a more soothing
inflight experience with lighting scenarios that change with time
of day or phase of flight.
- Four full-size lavatories featuring subway tile patterns – a
nod to JetBlue being New York’s Hometown Airline®.
- Custom-designed front and rear wall panel featuring unique and
modern patterns.
- Heated floors in front galley area for added crewmember
comfort, a first for JetBlue.
Savings and Sustainability The A321neo helps ensure
JetBlue delivers on its cost-savings and sustainability commitments
in the coming years. Thanks to the Airbus new engine option, the
aircraft features a 20 percent increase in fuel efficiency compared
to the previous generation of the aircraft. It also boasts an
increased range of up to 500 nautical miles. JetBlue’s existing
fleet of all-core A321neo’s has allowed the airline to enter new
and longer nonstop markets not previously possible with other
aircraft types.
Optimizing fuel burn is an important first step in JetBlue’s
cost-conscious sustainability strategy, and prioritizing
fuel-efficient aircraft and engines aligns with JetBlue’s approach
to reducing emissions. In 2020, JetBlue became the first major U.S.
airline to achieve carbon neutrality for all domestic flights, and
later announced its commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by
2040.
JetBlue continues to navigate the new travel environment with a
steady hand and a long-term view on recovery. The investment in the
A321neo with Mint allows the airline to continue to execute its low
cost business model, and enables JetBlue to continue to offer low
fares to more customers.
About JetBlue Airways JetBlue is New York's Hometown
Airline®, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Juan. JetBlue
carries customers across the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America. For
more information, visit jetblue.com.
(a)
Based on personal square footage per
passenger seat.
(b)
Based on total reclined bed surface
area.
(c)
JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach
based on average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines.
(d)
Fly-Fi and live television are available
on all JetBlue-operated flights. On ViaSat-2 equipped aircraft,
Fly-Fi will not be available on portions of some routes, and live
television will not be available while operating outside of the
contiguous U.S., or until the aircraft returns to the coverage
area. On all other aircraft, Fly-Fi and live television will not be
available while operating outside of the contiguous U.S., or until
the aircraft returns to the coverage area.
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