JetBlue Mint Review: What Flying JetBlue Mint Is Really Like

27.07.2023 - 18:23 / smartertravel.com

First-class seats aren’t exactly meant for the average leisure traveler. Their expensive perks (unlimited drinks, hot towels, lie-flat seats) aren’t must-haves for most people. But what happens when a low-cost U.S. airline adopts their own first-class experience? I tried flying JetBlue Mint to find out.

With more and more airlines moving toward bare fares that bar flyers from using overhead bins, JetBlue Mint goes in the other direction: an entire cabin of lie-flat seats. It’s still pricey, but it’s not your typical first-class pricey. JetBlue Mint seats probably cost less than you think.

Mint seats include extra perks from the gate to baggage claim, and some flyers have found that value to be a lot better with JetBlue than other airlines. Cross-country Mint fares from New York to San Francisco start at $599 one-way, and one traveler on my Aruba to Boston flight told me he paid only marginally more than the price of an economy seat because he purchased his JetBlue Mint seat at the last minute. Here’s what’s included in a JetBlue Mint ticket, and what it could cost you.

Lie-flat seats and meal service aren’t the only reason that people are flying JetBlue Mint. The fare includes expedited check-in and security at the departure airport, early boarding, and faster access to your bag at your destination—your luggage will be the first to emerge on the carousel.

These privileges were especially helpful in my Mint trip from Aruba to Boston because I was flying during a blizzard that snarled air traffic schedules for days. While other travelers were frantic, I was able to cut the lines at both the check-in counter and security because of my JetBlue Mint ticket.

The best parts of JetBlue Mint is the seats, which offer tons of leg room and a huge array of adjustable features. JetBlue Mint’s lie-flat seats are the longest in the domestic U.S. air market at six feet, eight inches. They come equipped with massage functions, adjustable lumbar support, changeable seat softness, a 15-inch TV, and plenty of storage space for your shoes and personal items.

When booking JetBlue Mint tickets you can choose between double seats (two seats side-by-side) or a single seat (called a suite), both of which have their own closing aisle door. Bonus features like power outlets and “wake me for service” lights add even more convenience. You’ll feel like you’re jetsetting abroad on a high-end airline like Emirates or Qatar Airways, without the fuss and in a much more intimate cabin. Here’s a list of all the features on JetBlue Mint seats.

The airline’s staff and the extra amenities