JetBlue has taken delivery of its 50th Airbus A220 aircraft, the cornerstone of JetBlue’s ongoing fleet modernisation strategy, as well as completing the carrier’s Embraer E190 final revenue flight. marking the official retirement of the aircraft from JetBlue’s fleet.
JetBlue says it is ushering in a new era of efficiency, performance and comfort with its all-Airbus fleet, including the modern Airbus A220-300.
JetBlue’s A220 cabins feature 140 Collins Meridian seats with the signature JetBlue experience – the widest seats in JetBlue’s fleet, spacious overhead bins and custom designed seatback storage, easy-to-reach in-seat power with AC, USB-A and USB-C ports, extra-large windows, fast and free Fly-Fi and personalised in-flight entertainment at every seat.
As a special tribute to the final E190 flight, JetBlue’s Chief Operating Officer Warren Christie captained the flight, just as he did for the inaugural journey, joined by several original crewmembers and guests. “I am proud to operate today’s flight, as it marks a significant evolution of our fleet, Christie said.
“The E190 was instrumental in our early years and proved to deliver on critical connectivity in short-haul markets, allowing us to grow into new regions, especially in our New York and Boston focus cities. As one of the originating crewmembers to launch the E190 at JetBlue, it is an honour to pilot our final E190 revenue flight.”
