JetBlue CEO charts a path to higher revenue through fees
JetBlue chief Robin Hayes, five months in, guides a shift to tiered fares by June. The carrier plans bag fees, premium service expansion from Boston to San Francisco next March and LA in fall 2016, plus 15 extra seats on A320s mid-2016 to boost revenue. Hayes defends the strategy as enhancing value while maintaining service quality.
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JetBlue expands Mint and pricing to boost rivals’ competition
JetBlue rolls out new fare bundles to broaden options across three segments while preserving seat assignments and free Wi Fi on the cheapest fares. Mint, launched in 2014, drives new customer shares and higher revenue per available seat mile, with seasonal service to Barbados and Aruba and expanded Boston to California routes. industry analyst Henry Harteveldt says Mint proves a premium low cost model, but consumer response to the new pricing remains uncertain.
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Don’t Get Burned This Summer By UV Rays
Travel column warns sun exposure risks and offers protection tips. It cites Taylor Harkins as a sun sensitivity example and recommends sunscreen, shade, protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses. Gear suggestions include sunscreen applicators, UV-blocking scarves, and portable shade canopies with expert quotes from dermatology professionals.
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Miraval Resort and Spa
Tucson
Do You Get Your Luggage First by Check-In Time
A reader asks if later check in means earlier bag retrieval. The answer: no, bag delivery depends on cargo bin, containers, and loading sequence plus special tags for premium customers.
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Southwest
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