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JetBlue is eliminating perks for economy flyers to reduce costs
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JetBlue is eliminating perks for economy flyers to reduce costs

JetBlue wants to reduce costs and is eliminating a benefit for economy flyers.

The airline has released new menus for transatlantic flights with a shocking update: there will no longer be hot meals for economy class passengers.


JetBlue Airways Airbus A321 N945JT lands at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas
Hot meals will no longer be available for economy class passengers on JetBlue. Robin – stock.adobe.com

Almost all airlines allow economy flyers to get at least one hot meal, but to save money, JetBlue’s economy menu now says, “All food is served chilled.”

On transatlantic flights there are only two main courses for lunch and dinner. If you’re heading east, there’s a chicken grits bowl and ginger garlic tofu, among other options. Western staples for lunch and dinner include pesto pasta salad and mushrooms and lentils.


Food served on a tray on a table identified as a JetBlue hot meal
JetBlue’s economy menu now says, “All items are served chilled.” Alejandro Zapata/Facebook

“Following a test run this summer on our seasonal flights to Dublin and Edinburgh, we are expanding a new core menu on our six daily transatlantic flights this winter,” JetBlue said in a statement to Business Insider.

“The menu, created in collaboration with DIG, meets the standard we set for quality meals. This change is part of our effort to ensure we can continue to provide a great experience at JetBlue’s competitive fares on these routes.”

Passengers in Mint, JetBlue’s business class, will continue to have hot food choices, including pizza and fried chicken.

Eliminating hot meals in the economy could potentially help the airline cut costs and get back to profitability.

Live and Let Fly, which first reported the menu change, also noted that JetBlue has also reduced the number of flight attendants on transatlantic flights by one starting in September.

Although this is not officially related to the meal changes, it could help reduced cabin crew compensate for an increased workload.

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