Helicopter pilot describes close encounter with remote-controlled plane on the same day a JetBlue flight strikes a drone before landing at JFK
Helicopter Pilot Reports Near Miss with Remote-Controlled Plane On the same day a JetBlue airliner struck a drone at John F. Kennedy Airport, a helicopter pilot almost collided with a remote-controlled aircraft. The incident occurred Monday as the captain of a Bell 407 helicopter was flying from JFK to Manhattan, just hours after the JetBlue […]
JetBlue pilot shares audio of drone crash during approach to JFK
On Monday morning, a JetBlue pilot reported a potential drone encounter while preparing to land. The incident occurred as Flight 948 was nearing John F. Kennedy International Airport after taking off from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “While making a turn, I collided with the drone,” […]
JetBlue flight reports drone encounter near JFK, FAA looks into it
JetBlue Flight Encounters Drone Near JFK Airport A JetBlue plane reportedly collided with a drone while landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday morning, as confirmed by federal officials. This incident involved JetBlue Airways Flight 948, which had taken off from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, according to the Federal Aviation […]
JetBlue introduces new direct flights from California
JetBlue Resumes Service with Luxury Upgrades JetBlue is reintroducing a route it had quietly cut over a year ago, this time with a premium touch. On November 19, the airline announced it would begin nonstop flights between San Diego and Fort Lauderdale, along with resuming some cross-border services starting in January 2025. Flights from San […]
JetBlue halts important operations at Newark and LaGuardia as airport expenses rise in New York
JetBlue Cuts Operations at Newark and LaGuardia Airports In a new move to boost its finances, JetBlue is significantly scaling back its activities at Newark and LaGuardia airports, redirecting resources to the thriving South Florida market. The airline, which operates from Queens, confirmed this decision to CNBC on Wednesday. While JetBlue will still maintain some […]
JetBlue Warns That Jet Fuel Prices Will Rise Further Due to Ongoing Iran Conflict
JetBlue Adjusts Second-Quarter Fuel Price Projections On Monday, JetBlue increased its forecast for second-quarter jet fuel prices due to the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Reuters. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 1, jet fuel costs are now anticipated to rise from a low […]
JetBlue provides $99 discounted rescue fares following Spirit’s closure
JetBlue is stepping up to assist travelers impacted by the recent grounding of Spirit Airlines, launching discounted fares and boosting services in important markets. This comes on the heels of Spirit Airlines unexpectedly suspending operations last weekend, which resulted in thousands of flights being canceled and passengers rushing to find alternative arrangements. In a press […]
JetBlue is back at Charlotte Airport for the first time since 2024 to offer ‘rescue fares’ for Spirit travelers.
JetBlue Returns to Charlotte with Rescue Fares Following Spirit Airlines Closure JetBlue Airways is back at Charlotte Douglas International Airport for the first time since 2024, stepping in to offer “rescue fares” for travelers left stranded after Spirit Airlines ceased operations. Travelers affected by Spirit’s abrupt shutdown can purchase $99 tickets until May 6. Spirit […]
Former Biden official nearly confirms that the administration harmed Spirit Airlines by blocking the JetBlue merger.
That’s the spirit. Biden administration officials seem to have acknowledged that the Justice Department’s refusal to approve the merger has sealed Spirit Airlines’ fate, hinting it may have been a misstep after the ultra-low-cost carrier ceased operations over the weekend. Neera Tanden, a former adviser to President Biden, is questioning if a merger could have […]
2023 Video: Buttigieg Boasts About Contributing to the Failure of the Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Merger
Transportation Department’s Involvement in JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Merger A video from 2023 features former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discussing the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) role in opposing the merger between Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways. In the clip shared from a CNN interview, Buttigieg remarked, “Traditionally, our department hasn’t engaged in these merger cases, […]