JetBlue downgraded by S&P and Moody’s amid $3B debt raise
See what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Ratings agencies S&P and Moody’s downgraded JetBlue Airways after the airline announced plans to raise more than $3 billion in debt, much of it through its loyalty program, TrueBlue. The New York-based company’s shares plummeted 19%. JetBlue plans to raise $1.5 billion through a private offering of senior secured notes […]
JetBlue passengers enter screaming match onboard flight from JFK Airport to the Dominican Republic
It was runway turbulence! Tempers flared on a JetBlue flight when an impatient passenger, upset about there being “too many kids” on board, got into a heated argument with an uptight mother and her teenage son. On June 23, the plane was preparing to depart from JFK Airport for Cibao International Airport in the Dominican […]
Dr. Oz Helps Unconscious Passenger During JetBlue Flight To Cabo San Lucas
TMZ reported Friday that Dr. Mehmet Oz rescued an unconscious passenger during a flight to Cabo. Oz once again demonstrated his medical expertise and quick response during an in-flight emergency. according to According to TMZ, Oz was on a flight from New York to Cabo San Lucas for a wedding when he tended to a […]
Dr. Oz helps save passenger aboard JetBlue flight while he was traveling from New York to Mexico
Dr. Oz instantly switched from vacation mode to doctor mode. The doctor-turned-television personality helped a fellow passenger who was in a daze on a JetBlue flight from New York to Mexico on Friday. “A middle-aged, healthy man was unconscious and we performed the usual triage with a physical exam and vital signs.” Oz told TMZ. […]
JetBlue customer’s booking cancelled over flight attendant’s ‘free Palestine’ pin
JetBlue Airways has been accused of anti-Semitism by a Jewish passenger who claims the airline canceled her ticket after she protested a flight attendant holding a “Free Palestine” pin. The airline reportedly contacted police about 54-year-old Paul Faust just before the plane took off from South Florida to Las Vegas on April 28. In a […]
JetBlue leaving 5 cities as it cuts unprofitable routes
Travel expert Mark Murphy joins Kabuto: Coast to Coast to break down the timeline of the Boeing 737 Max crisis and its impact on the travel industry. low cost airline jetblue plans to eliminate routes to five cities and reduce flights to Los Angeles in a bid to improve financial performance after a federal court […]
JetBlue dropping service to these cities after deals with Spirit, American blocked
JetBlue Airways plans to end service in several cities and reduce flights from Los Angeles as it winds down after years of losses and focuses on stronger markets. The changes will also help the airline cope with the grounding of some planes for inspection of Pratt & Whitney engines, executives told employees Tuesday. JetBlue Airways […]
JetBlue, Spirit call off $3.8B merger after losing antitrust suit
Low-cost airlines JetBlue and Spirit halted their $3.8 billion merger plan on Monday, weeks after a federal judge blocked the merger citing anticompetitive concerns. A successful deal would have created the fifth largest airline in the United States and ensured Spirit’s survival. “While both companies continue to believe in the pro-competitive benefits of a merger, […]
United Airlines follows American, JetBlue in hiking bag fees
United Airlines announced Friday that it will increase fees for checked bags, following a similar move by American Airlines earlier this week. Domestic economy class passengers will be charged a $5 surcharge from tickets booked on Saturday. The price will now be $35 if you pay online at least 24 hours before your flight, and […]
JetBlue quietly hikes ‘atrocious’ checked-baggage fees
JetBlue Airways quietly increased its baggage screening fees, sparking outrage on social media from passengers who branded the move a greedy money grab. The New York-based airline currently charges travelers $45 for the first standard-sized bag checked within 24 hours of departure and $60 for the second bag. JetBlue is offering a $10 discount to […]