JetBlue Unveils Airbus 320 Restyling
JetBlue formally unveiled its first Airbus A320 to undergo the airline's fleet restyling, which is bringing an all-new interior to its A320 aircraft.
The aircraft - tail N646JB named "Bravo Lima Uniform Echo" - operated its first scheduled flight today between Boston Logan international Airport (BOS) and Bermuda's L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA).
True to its founding mission to bring humanity back to air travel, JetBlue's restyled interiors boast the very best in customer comfort, connectivity and entertainment - creating an environment that feels more like lounging in your living room than flying at 35,000-feet.
"JetBlue's A320 restyling is about making the best even better," said Marty St. George, executive vice president commercial and planning, JetBlue. "JetBlue has built its innovative reputation on offering our customers the very best products and a level of service they won't find on another U.S. airline and this update ensures we remain the go-to choice for flyers who expect nothing but the best."
JetBlue's A320 cabin restyling marks the first major overhaul the customer-friendly airline's original fleet since launching in 2000. The industry-disrupting airline that first revolutionized flying with a refreshing reputation for its customer-focused approach, free snacks and signature live TV at every seat is creating a modernized experience based on customer preferences. For most of the airlines 101 destinations the A320 restyling will bring the first upgraded JetBlue product to their city in nearly 20 years.
A major focus of the restyling is keeping customers connected throughout their flight, including a new inflight entertainment system, high-definition seatback televisions, in-seat power outlets with USB ports and continued free gate-to-gate Fly-Fi high-speed internet.
"We are excited to partner with JetBlue on their plan to further enhance the customer experience," said Jeff Knittel, Chairman & CEO, Airbus Americas, Inc. "JetBlue's decision to upgrade to state of the art wireless connectivity and IFE will truly be a highlight to their customers. The A320 remains a market leader with JetBlue's focus on customer comfort and innovative technologies. Airbus is proud to be a part of JetBlue's success!"
The restyling will include two iterations of the design, with the 2018 model introducing features from the popular A321 interior and the 2019 and beyond model featuring an innovative seat design and inflight entertainment system unlike anything offered by U.S. airlines today.
For roughly the next nine months, JetBlue's A320s will be restyled with the Rockwell Collins Pinnacle seat and LiveTV 4 entertainment options currently enjoyed by customers on the airline's A321 aircraft. In early 2019, JetBlue will transition to the restyling featuring the Rockwell Collins Meridian seat and Thales AVANT and ViaSat-2 products.