Eight hospitalized after JetBlue flight experiences ‘sudden severe turbulence’ Tuesday, September 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Seven customers and one crew member were taken to the hospital after a JetBlue Airlines flight encountered "sudden severe turbulence" early Monday as it neared Florida, the airline said.Flight 1256 from Guayaquil, Ecuador, landed safely at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport where... Read More.
Two JetBlue planes reportedly struck by lasers near Boston, FAA says Thursday, September 21 by ABC News(BOSTON) -- Two JetBlue planes were struck by lasers near Boston on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said.The crews of JetBlue flights 494 and 972 reported being illuminated by a green laser early Thursday morning, the agency said. There were no injuries, according to... Read More.
Justice Department files suit to block JetBlue merger with Spirit Airlines Tuesday, March 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department on Tuesday filed a lawsuit to stop the proposed merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines.The $3.8 billion merger would create the nation's fifth largest airline, and would be the first U.S. airline merger since 2016 when Alaska Airways... Read More.
FAA investigating close call involving JetBlue plane at Boston airport Tuesday, February 28 by ABC News(BOSTON) -- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating another close call involving two jets at Boston Logan International Airport. The FAA said a Learjet took off from a runway without clearance from air traffic control while a JetBlue flight was preparing to land on... Read More.
What the potential JetBlue and Spirit merger could mean for consumers Friday, July 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As JetBlue prepares to begin its takeover of Spirit Airlines in a $3.8 billion deal, many are left wondering what the future holds for both airlines and their loyal customers.The JetBlue-Spirit agreement still faces a shareholder vote and regulatory approval, which... Read More.
JetBlue pilot pulled off plane after failing breathalyzer Wednesday, March 2 by ABC News(BUFFALO, N.Y.) -- A 52-year-old JetBlue pilot was pulled off a plane in Buffalo, New York, after blowing a blood alcohol content over the legal limit for pilots, according to Helen Tederous, public affairs director for the Niagra Frontier Transportation Authority.Pilots face strict blood alcohol... Read More.