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JetBlue Unveils BlueFirst First-Class, Overhauls Fare Tiers

7/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

On July 27, 2026 JetBlue said it will launch a new first-class cabin, BlueFirst, later this year on all non-Mint aircraft.
Retrofits start in October, adding Collins Aerospace MiQ recliner seats to 20 planes each month, removing middle seats and adding priority services.
JetBlue renamed Core economy to Main, added Base, Standard and Flex fare tiers across Main, EvenMore and BlueFirst, kept Mint unchanged, and reported premium-cabin revenue rose nine points YoY.

History

Historical Context

In the late 1970s airlines began separating full-fare travelers, and British Airways launched its Club World premium cabin in October 1978 to distinguish business passengers. Building on that trend, BA fitted Airbus A340-300s in 1999 with fully flat, 150-160-degree recliner seats, a model JetBlue is copying with its 2026 BlueFirst rollout.

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Story summary

On July 27, 2026 JetBlue said it will launch a new first-class cabin, BlueFirst, later this year on all non-Mint aircraft.
Retrofits start in October, adding Collins Aerospace MiQ recliner seats to 20 planes each month, removing middle seats and adding priority services.
JetBlue renamed Core economy to Main, added Base, Standard and Flex fare tiers across Main, EvenMore and BlueFirst, kept Mint unchanged, and reported premium-cabin revenue rose nine points YoY.

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