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JetBlue Boosting Free Wi-Fi With New Amazon Partnership: Here's How JetBlue Boosting Free Wi-Fi With New Amazon Partnership: Here's How
JetBlue Boosting Free Wi-Fi With New Amazon Partnership: Here's How JetBlue Airways is teaming up with Amazon to improve its in-flight Wi-Fi. JetBlue will become the first carrier to use Amazon's low-Earth orbit satellite network called Project Kuiper, the airline said in a news release on Thursday, Sept. 4. The service is expected to begin rolling out in 2027. The move builds on JetBlue's Fly-Fi service, which launched in 2013 and remains the only free, high-speed internet offered across a major US airline's entire fleet. "Our agreement with Project Kuiper marks an exciting leap forward for us as the hands-down leader in onboard connectivity," JetBlu…

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Northeast Airports Among Worst For Summer Delays, New Study Says: Here's Why Northeast Airports Among Worst For Summer Delays, New Study Says: Here's Why
Northeast Airports Among Worst For Summer Delays, New Study Says: Here's Why Northeast travelers will experience some of the worst travel delays over the summer, according to a new study. Upgraded Points released its 2025 study of Airports With the Most Summertime Flight Delays on Monday, July 7. The travel website studied federal data since 2022 to determine which airports and airlines experience the most issues during the summer. The study found that the New York City metro area has the highest rate of summer flight cancellations and some of the longest tarmac waits in the country. Crowded runways, unpredictable weather, and Northeast airspace conge…

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JetBlue Leaving Major FL Airport: What Northeast Flyers Need To Know JetBlue Leaving Major FL Airport: What Northeast Flyers Need To Know
JetBlue Leaving Major FL Airport: What Northeast Flyers Need To Know JetBlue Airways will end all flights at Miami International Airport immediately after Labor Day as the airline navigates financial turbulence. JetBlue will stop service at MIA on Tuesday, Sept. 3, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice. The news was first reported by the Miami Herald. The airline's only remaining route at MIA airport is to Boston Logan International Airport. Travelers booked on BOS-MIA flights can either rebook them to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) or get a full refund. "We continually evaluate how our network is performi…

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JetBlue Cutting Flights, Delaying Upgrades As Travel Demand Slumps: Report JetBlue Cutting Flights, Delaying Upgrades As Travel Demand Slumps: Report
JetBlue Cutting Flights, Delaying Upgrades As Travel Demand Slumps: Report JetBlue Airways is cutting more flights and scaling back investments as the airline industry struggles with declining demand, according to a report. JetBlue will reduce off-peak flying and trim unprofitable routes, according to an internal memo from CEO Joanna Geraghty obtained by CNBC on Tuesday, June 17. The New York City-based carrier will park four Airbus A320 jets it originally planned to update with new interiors, while upgrades for six others remain on track for 2026. The airline is also reevaluating hiring plans, may consolidate leadership roles, and could limit corpo…

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Venmo Upgrades Debit Card, Checkout Options To Compete With Rivals: See What's New Venmo Upgrades Debit Card, Checkout Options To Compete With Rivals: See What's New
Venmo Upgrades Debit Card, Checkout Options To Compete With Rivals: See What's New Venmo is launching a new debit card rewards program and expanding its checkout options as the popular payment platform aims to compete with other similar services. Parent company PayPal announced the upgrades to the Venmo Debit Mastercard and Venmo Checkout service in a news release on Wednesday, June 4. The money-transferring app is used monthly by more than 64 million Americans. Venmo's debit card now offers 15% cash back at major retailers like Lyft, McDonald's, Sephora, Walgreens, and Walmart. Users can activate offers through the Venmo app to earn rewards on purchases both in…

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JetBlue, United Unveil Major Airline Alliance: What Travelers Need To Know JetBlue, United Unveil Major Airline Alliance: What Travelers Need To Know
JetBlue, United Unveil Major Airline Alliance: What Travelers Need To Know JetBlue Airways and United Airlines are linking their loyalty programs in a major new partnership that promises more flights, easier booking, and expanded travel perks. United and JetBlue announced the new "Blue Sky" alliance in a joint news release on Thursday, May 29. The deal will give United its long-desired access to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport by 2027. United flyers will get greater access to JetBlue's Caribbean vacation destinations like Aruba, Barbados, and Jamaica. JetBlue customers can use United's larger global network for cities like Beijing, London, Pa…

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Southwest Officially Ends 'Bags Fly Free' Policy: Here's What You'll Pay Now Southwest Officially Ends 'Bags Fly Free' Policy: Here's What You'll Pay Now
Southwest Officially Ends 'Bags Fly Free' Policy: Here's What You'll Pay Now Southwest Airlines has finally grounded its most popular perk. The "Bags Fly Free" policy for Southwest officially ended after it began when the Dallas-based airline was founded in 1971. Starting on Wednesday, May 28, most passengers will have to pay $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for a second. The change applies to tickets purchased or changed on or after May 28 for Basic, Wanna Get Away Plus, and Anytime fares. Passengers will still get two free checked bags through Business Select or the upcoming Choice Extra fare, which is expected to launch later in 2025. Some loyal…

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Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After Failures Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After Failures
Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After Failures Major airline CEOs are calling on Congressional lawmakers to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems, especially after recent widespread issues at Newark Liberty International Airport. The top executives sent the open letter to Congress on Wednesday, May 21. The group showed its support for a federal modernization plan to replace decades-old technology and hire thousands of new air traffic controllers. The letter was signed by executives from Alaska Airlines, American, Atlas Air, Delta, FedEx, JetBlue, Southwest, United, and UPS, along with the industry group Airline…

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Free Inflight Wi-Fi Coming To American Airlines Flights: Here's How To Get It Free Inflight Wi-Fi Coming To American Airlines Flights: Here's How To Get It
Free Inflight Wi-Fi Coming To American Airlines Flights: Here's How To Get It American Airlines will offer free high-speed Wi-Fi on nearly all of its flights starting in 2026 – but travelers will need to sign up for the airline's loyalty program to get it. Free Wi-Fi will be available exclusively to AAdvantage members beginning in January 2026, American announced in a news release on Tuesday, April 15. The service will cover more planes than any other domestic carrier, according to the Dallas-based airline. American is partnering with AT&T to offer free internet connections. "Our customers greatly value staying connected while in the air, whether communicat…

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