- JetBlue has unveiled BlueFirst, its new domestic first-class cabin
- The product debuts on 8 December between Boston and Fort Lauderdale
- BlueFirst uses modified Collins Aerospace MiQ recliners
- Seats feature 36 to 37 inches of pitch and five inches of recline
- The product includes 13.3-inch Thales Optiq screens with Bluetooth
JetBlue has unveiled BlueFirst, its new domestic first-class cabin, at a media event at New York JFK aboard A320 N587JB. Announced in September the new first-class product debuts on 8 December between Boston and Fort Lauderdale. BlueFirst uses modified Collins Aerospace MiQ recliners arranged two-by-two with 36 to 37 inches of pitch and five inches of recline. Tuft and Needle T&N Flex foam makes the seats noticeably cushier while rich blue upholstery and coordinated finishes give the cabin a polished look.
The 13.3-inch Thales Optiq screens are JetBlue’s first in-flight entertainment displays and support Bluetooth headphone pairing. There is also free Fly-Fi Wi-Fi, live TV, extensive on-demand content, AC and USB-C power and personal device holders built into the tray tables. No divider or curtain separates BlueFirst from Core, JetBlue’s economy cabin. One flight attendant is dedicated to BlueFirst with other crew pitching in.
BlueFirst puts a distinctive JetBlue twist on catering. Non-Mint aircraft lack ovens so FirstFare offers bento-box-inspired meals with an entrée, side and dessert on flights of at least 899 miles. Two choices are offered with menus varying by direction. Parcelle wines, premium coffees and cocktails complete the experience. Three BlueFirst fare buckets offer identical onboard service. Base includes one checked bag and later seat selection. Standard BlueFirst adds two bags, advance seat selection and more flexibility. Flex offers refunds and complimentary same-day switches.
