We’ve been hearing about for well over a year, but today we got a glimpse at what JetBlue is calling ‘BlueFirst’, its brand new domestic First Class cabin.
Arriving later this year, BlueFirst will sit between Even More (extra legroom), and Mint which will remain the airline’s premium lie-flat service which can be found on it’s transatlantic services and it’s premium leisure routes from New York, Boston and Fort Lauderdale. However, you won’t find BlueFirst and Mint on the same aircraft! It will bring a wider seat, up to 7 inches more legroom and 5 inches of recline, which like Mint will be positioned at the front of the aircraft.
The onboard experience is being significantly upgraded, with 13.3-inch seatback screens, free high-speed Wi-Fi, AC, USB-A and USB-C power, Bluetooth connectivity for personal headphones, and live TV and entertainment. Food and drink will include premium snacks on all flights, while flights of 899 miles or more will receive a FirstFare box containing an entrée, side and dessert. Drinks, including wine, beer and custom cocktails, can be ordered from the seatback screen.
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On the ground, BlueFirst includes Group 1 boarding, dedicated overhead-bin space, priority check-in and priority security at more than 30 airports. BlueFirst and BlueFirst Flex fares will also include two free checked bags, with priority baggage handling. Standard BlueFirst fares will have no change or cancellation fees, while the Flex version adds the greatest flexibility.
JetBlue is positioning it as a genuine domestic First Class product, adding the airport priority, food and drink, baggage and technology benefits that you’d expect from a premium cabin. Mint remains the choice (where available) if you’re wanting a lie-flat seat and a more substantial premium experience, whereas BlueFirst should be particularly appealing on domestic routes where Mint isn’t offered. It also means a through-itinerary experience, transiting from a transatlantic service onto a domestic flight will offer a comparative service to other airlines, instead of being downgraded to economy.
Booking is expected to open later in autumn 2026, with the first BlueFirst flights taking off later this year.
