JetBlue Airways on October 15, 2026 launched new daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO), serving Cali, Colombia. The launch marks another milestone in JetBlue’s expansion in both South Florida and Colombia, giving customers a new nonstop option between Fort Lauderdale and one of Colombia’s largest cities, while providing travelers from Cali with convenient connections through FLL to destinations across the airline’s growing network.

Cali becomes JetBlue’s fourth destination in Colombia, joining Cartagena and Medellín, and follows the airline’s launch of Fort Lauderdale–Barranquilla service earlier this month. The additions deepen JetBlue’s presence in a region that remains an important part of its network, with Latin America and the Caribbean accounting for approximately one-third of the airline’s overall capacity.

Cali’s launch comes as JetBlue continues a significant expansion in Fort Lauderdale, the airline’s first destination and a major focus city in its network. JetBlue now offers more flights and nonstop destinations from FLL than any other airline.

In July, JetBlue launched nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to eight destinations in a single week. Since December 2025, the airline has added 12 nonstop destinations from FLL and increased daily departures by more than 75% compared with the same period last year. The growth continues in November with new service to Columbus (CMH), Indianapolis (IND) and San Diego (SAN). This winter, JetBlue expects to operate over 150 daily departures from Fort Lauderdale during peak travel times, its largest schedule ever at FLL, giving South Florida customers more options across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Daily service between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Cali (CLO)
All times local (Schedule may vary)

FLL-CLO Flight #1535	CLO-FLL Flight #1540
10:05am – 12:52pm	2:10pm – 7:00pm

JetBlue will operate the Cali route on its Airbus A320 aircraft.

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JetBlue Airways has announced that BlueFirst™, its new domestic first class, is available now for booking on select flights across more than 30 routes, giving customers their first opportunity to reserve a seat in JetBlue’s newest premium experience with limited time promotional fares as low as $249 one-way.

BlueFirst will officially take flight on December 8, 2026 with its first-ever revenue flight connecting two of JetBlue’s largest focus cities, Boston and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood. Within days, BlueFirst will expand to select flights between Fort Lauderdale and New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA), with additional routes to follow in the weeks and months ahead.

As BlueFirst is added to JetBlue’s non-Mint-equipped fleet, it will reach more markets across the airline’s network, including in Latin America and the Caribbean.

BlueFirst Takes Flight
To celebrate BlueFirst going on sale, JetBlue is offering limited one-way introductory fares starting at $249 on select routes. Customers can book BlueFirst today for travel beginning as early as December 8, based on availability.

Limited-availability introductory BlueFirst fares starting from $249 are available on select flights below¹:

Route	Introductory Fare
Boston (BOS) to/from Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	$299
New York (LGA) to/from Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	$249
New York (JFK) to Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR)	$299

BlueFirst’s first-ever revenue flight will take off from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) on December 8, bound for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The route marks a fitting milestone for JetBlue: Fort Lauderdale was the airline’s first-ever destination and will now become the first official destination for BlueFirst. Connecting two of JetBlue’s largest focus cities, the route also reflects the role BlueFirst will play across the airline’s network, complementing Mint^®, JetBlue’s business class experience on longer flights. The initial BlueFirst routes were selected based on customer demand for premium travel, including popular leisure destinations, while supporting a phased rollout across JetBlue’s network.

A Fresh Take on First Class
First unveiled in September, BlueFirst brings together enhanced comfort, thoughtfully curated food and beverage, intuitive technology and JetBlue’s signature caring service in a dedicated two-by-two first-class cabin.

BlueFirst customers can look forward to:

• More Space to Settle In: Specially designed seats featuring Tuft & Needle ^® T&N Flex™ foam, five inches of recline and up to seven inches of additional legroom compared with JetBlue’s Main seats.
• Entertainment, Upgraded: A 13.3-inch seatback screen with Bluetooth connectivity and JetBlue’s latest Blueprint by JetBlue™ entertainment experience.
• FirstFare Dining: On flights 899 miles or longer, customers can enjoy FirstFare, a thoughtfully composed meal featuring an entrée, side and dessert, with premium snacks offered throughout every BlueFirst flight.
• Drinks Worth Raising a Glass To: Sommelier-selected wines from Parcelle, specialty coffee from Cometeer and Joe Coffee, and premium Smith Teamaker teas.
• More at Your Fingertips: Seatback ordering allows customers to select meals, browse available onboard offerings and use “Mixologist Mode” to customize a cocktail from available ingredients.
• Priority Perks: Group 1 boarding, dedicated overhead bin space, priority check-in and baggage benefits, plus expedited security access at more than 30 participating airports.

BlueFirst is expected to be offered on flights throughout JetBlue’s network where Mint is not offered, creating a dedicated premium option for more customers and more types of trips.

More Ways for Mosaic Members to Move Up
For eligible Mosaic members who want to secure their BlueFirst seat, JetBlue is evolving its Move to Mint^® certificates into Premium Upgrade Certificates, which can be redeemed for both Mint and BlueFirst where available, at variable redemption rates. Mosaic 3 and Mosaic 4 members will receive Premium Upgrade Certificates as part of their tier benefits, and Mosaic 4 members will earn two additional certificates for every 100 Tiles earned beyond the tier threshold.

At launch, Mosaic members booked on eligible fares² will be eligible for complimentary space-available upgrades to BlueFirst before departure, subject to seat availability. Details on how space-available upgrades will work will be shared ahead of launch in the coming weeks.

These enhancements reflect JetBlue’s commitment to making TrueBlue^®, the airline’s award-winning loyalty program, more rewarding by giving members more ways to experience the airline’s growing portfolio of premium products.

Book Better
Customers booking BlueFirst can choose from JetBlue’s newly simplified fare options, each offering benefits designed to meet different travel needs and preferences.

All BlueFirst fares include one carry-on bag, one personal item, Group 1 boarding, and priority check-in and security access at select airports. Customers can choose from three BlueFirst fare options based on the benefits and flexibility that work best for their trip:

• BlueFirst: Includes two checked bags, free advance seat selection, and no change or cancellation fees.
• BlueFirst Flex: Includes all BlueFirst benefits, plus refunds to the original form of payment if cancelled before the scheduled departure, as well as no fees for same-day switches or same-day standby.
• BlueFirst Base: A lower-priced option that includes one checked bag, priority check-in and security and Group 1 boarding. Seat selection is complimentary within 24 hours of departure, while changes and cancellations are subject to a fee. TrueBlue Mosaic ^® 4 members and eligible JetBlue Premier Card cardmembers retain complimentary BlueHouse lounge access when booking BlueFirst Base.

Fares are subject to applicable fare rules and JetBlue’s Contract of Carriage. Additional details can be found at: jetblue.com/flying-with-us/our-fares.

Building JetBlue’s Premium Portfolio
BlueFirst is the latest investment in JetBlue’s expanding premium portfolio and JetForward strategy, joining products like EvenMore^®, the airline’s award-winning Mint experience and BlueHouse™ lounges at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport.

These investments give customers more ways to customize their journey and choose the JetBlue experience that works best for their trip, from extra space and added perks to BlueFirst and Mint.

Planned BlueFirst flights available for booking on JetBlue.com October 15, 2026³
All routes listed include service in both directions

Route		Starting Month
Fort Lauderdale	Boston	December
Fort Lauderdale	Buffalo	December
Fort Lauderdale	Liberia, Costa Rica	December
Fort Lauderdale	New York (LGA)	December
Fort Lauderdale	Washington, D.C.	December
Boston	Austin	January
Boston	Houston	January
Fort Lauderdale	Aruba	January
Fort Lauderdale	Austin	January
Fort Lauderdale	Cartagena, Colombia	January
Fort Lauderdale	Charlotte	January
Fort Lauderdale	Nashville	January
Fort Lauderdale	San José, Costa Rica	January
Fort Lauderdale	San Juan, Puerto Rico	January
New York (JFK)	Cancún, Mexico	January
New York (JFK)	Liberia, Costa Rica	January
New York (JFK)	San Juan, Puerto Rico	January
New York (LGA)	Orlando	January
New York (LGA)	West Palm Beach	January
Boston	Fort Myers	February
Fort Lauderdale	Cancún, Mexico	February
Fort Lauderdale	Dallas-Fort Worth	February
Fort Lauderdale	New Orleans	February
Fort Lauderdale	Hartford	February
Fort Lauderdale	Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic	February
New York (JFK)	Aruba	February
New York (JFK)	Fort Myers	February
New York (JFK)	Providenciales, Turks and Caicos	February
Fort Lauderdale	Medellín, Colombia	March
Fort Lauderdale	Westchester County, New York	March
Westchester County, New York	Fort Myers	March
Westchester County, New York	West Palm Beach	March
Boston	Cancún, Mexico	April
Boston	Denver	April
Boston	Jacksonville	April
Boston	Orlando	April
Boston	San Juan, Puerto Rico	April
Boston	Tampa	April
Boston	West Palm Beach	April

1. Boston (BOS) to/from Fort Lauderdale (FLL): Book by October 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET for travel December 8, 2026 – February 10, 2027. Blackout dates: December 17, 2026 – January 4, 2027 and January 14, 2027 – January 18, 2027. Fares are one-way, subject to availability, and seats are limited. Fares include government taxes and fees. Additional baggage fees and other optional service charges may apply. Fare rules, including change/cancellation policies, may also apply. See jetblue.com for details.
   New York (LGA) to/from Fort Lauderdale (FLL): Book by October 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET for travel December 12, 2026 – February 10, 2027. Blackout dates: December 17, 2026 – January 4, 2027 and January 14, 2027 – January 18, 2027. Fares are one-way, subject to availability, and seats are limited. Fares include government taxes and fees. Additional baggage fees and other optional service charges may apply. Fare rules, including change/cancellation policies, may also apply. See jetblue.com for details.
   New York (JFK) to Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR): Promotional fare valid only for travel from JFK to LIR. Book by October 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET for travel January 5, 2027 – February 10, 2027. Blackout dates: January 14, 2027 – January 18, 2027. Fares are one-way, subject to availability, and seats are limited. Fares include government taxes and fees. Additional baggage fees and other optional service charges may apply. Fare rules, including change/cancellation policies, may also apply. See jetblue.com for details.
2. Customers booked on Main Base and Even More Base fares are not eligible for space available upgrades.
3. Starting months reflect the earliest currently scheduled flights with BlueFirst-equipped aircraft on each route. BlueFirst may be available only on select flights or dates, including on an intermittent basis. Flight schedules and aircraft assignments are subject to change, and BlueFirst-equipped aircraft may operate on other routes as operational needs require.

JetBlue Airways on June 16, 2026 announced the next evolution of its award-winning Mint^® experience with the introduction of Kent Hospitality Group and its strategic partner, Four Clovers Hospitality Group, as JetBlue’s new onboard culinary partners. The collaboration brings a fresh, sophisticated and distinctly New York approach to inflight dining, elevating JetBlue’s premium business class experience with the creative forces behind some of the city’s most coveted restaurant reservations.

Photo courtesy of JetBlue.

Bringing the ‘New’ New York to Mint
Beginning July 31, JetBlue will start introducing new menus across its domestic and transatlantic Mint experience, featuring dishes inspired by Kent Hospitality Group’s acclaimed restaurants, Birdee and Crown Shy. Offerings from Four Clovers Hospitality Group’s iconic Red Hook Tavern and Hometown Bar-B-Que are to follow in early 2027.

Together, the partnerships reflect the energy, creativity and cultural relevance of New York City’s outstanding dining scene today—bringing restaurant-quality hospitality and bold, contemporary flavors to customers traveling in Mint.

“Mint has always been about redefining what customers can expect from premium travel, so we are very thoughtful about the partners we work with,” said Stephanie Evans Greene, senior vice president of marketing and brand, JetBlue. “We look for brands that create experiences people genuinely want to be a part of, where the hospitality, the energy and the attention to detail are just that special. Partnering with Kent and Four Clovers allows us to bring that same excitement and exploratory spirit onboard Mint in a way only JetBlue can.”

“New York has always been a city shaped by movement, culture, and great hospitality. As a hospitality group born and built here, we’re excited to partner with JetBlue, New York’s hometown airline, to bring a taste of the city’s dining scene to travelers around the world. It’s a natural partnership between two brands that are proud to call New York home,” said Kelly Kent, Partner, Kent Hospitality Group.

A Taste of What’s to Come
The new Mint menus are inspired by the signature styles and hospitality philosophies that have made these restaurants standout, must-try destinations in New York City. Customers can expect thoughtfully crafted dishes that feel fresh, vibrant and full of memorable flavors, reflecting both the creativity of the restaurant teams and JetBlue’s approach to hospitality and comfort.

At launch, Mint customers will experience menu selections by Crown Shy and Birdee, including elevated breakfast selections inspired by Birdee’s beloved Bacon, Egg and Cheese, alongside lunch and dinner dishes drawing from Crown Shy favorites like its Signature Citrus-Marinated Chicken and Pork Katsu. The menus channel the restaurants’ bold flavors and distinctly modern New York perspective while being thoughtfully designed for the onboard experience.

Additional concepts from Four Clovers Hospitality Group, including the popular Red Hook Tavern and Hometown Bar-B-Que, will join the Mint dining lineup in future menu rotations.

Thoughtfully Designed, Distinctly Mint
Since its debut in 2014, JetBlue’s Mint experience has consistently redefined what premium travel can look like—first by disrupting traditional business class with a more accessible, high-quality experience featuring all lie-flat seats, then again with the launch of transatlantic service featuring all-suite seating, introducing a new standard for flying between the U.S. and Europe.

Brought to life by hospitality-trained crewmembers delivering thoughtful, personalized service at every touchpoint, Mint continues to set itself apart. After earning the JD Power Award again in 2026 for ranking #1 in Customer Satisfaction among First/Business Class Passengers¹, Mint is evolving once more, building on JetBlue’s legacy of innovation with enhancements designed to offer customers even more comfort, convenience and care in the air.

More About the Restaurant Partners
Birdee, located on the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn’s landmark The Refinery at Domino, is a bakery and all-day café from Executive Pastry Chef & Partner at Birdee Renata Ameni and Kent Hospitality Group.

• Led by Ameni, whose pastry work helped earn acclaim at Crown Shy and Saga, Birdee blends Michelin-level technique with nostalgic, approachable flavors inspired by her Brazilian heritage.
• The menu features a rotating selection of pastries, breakfast sandwiches, lunch offerings, specialty coffee and seasonal sweets, creating a destination that feels equally suited for a quick morning coffee or a leisurely afternoon gathering.
• Designed as a warm, community-focused neighborhood café, Birdee brings together exceptional craftsmanship and everyday hospitality in one of Brooklyn’s most vibrant waterfront neighborhoods.

Crown Shy, nestled at the base of the iconic Art Deco tower at 70 Pine Street in Manhattan’s Financial District and led by Executive Chef Jassimran Singh, is a Michelin-starred restaurant known for combining fine dining technique with the energy of New York City.

• Since opening in 2019, Crown Shy has earned and maintained a Michelin star for its contemporary American menu, which draws inspiration from global flavors while remaining approachable and ingredient-driven.
• The restaurant’s soaring ceilings, expansive windows, lively bar and upbeat atmosphere have made it one of New York’s most celebrated dining destinations, attracting both local regulars and visitors from around the world.
• Founded by the late Chef Jamal James Kent, Crown Shy helped redefine modern New York dining by pairing world-class cooking with warm, welcoming hospitality.

Hometown Bar-B-Que, founded by acclaimed pitmaster and restaurateur Billy Durney, is a Brooklyn-based brand with national recognition for blending traditional American barbecue techniques with global flavors and influences.

• With locations in Brooklyn and Miami, the menu features Texas-style brisket, house-made sausages, spare ribs and inventive specials that reflect a wide range of culinary traditions while remaining rooted in the craft of live-fire cooking.
• Serving up favorites since 2013, Hometown Bar-B-Que has become a destination for barbecue enthusiasts from around the world and is known best for its authentic hospitality and dedication to quality and craftsmanship.

Red Hook Tavern, opened in 2019, serves as Durney’s tribute to the neighborhood where his family put down roots after immigrating to Brooklyn, inspired by the food, hospitality and community that shaped his upbringing.

• The restaurant is home to the acclaimed Red Hook Tavern Burger, which has become one of New York City’s most sought-after burgers.
• Recognized by the Michelin Guide, Red Hook Tavern serves a seasonal menu focused on responsibly sourced meats, seafood and produce, complemented by a thoughtfully curated wine, cocktail and beverage program.
• Combining the spirit of a classic American tavern with a commitment to quality and hospitality, Red Hook Tavern has become a favorite among both neighborhood regulars and visitors.