JetBlue Announces Kent Hospitality Group and Four Clovers Hospitality Group as New Mint® Culinary Partners

JetBlue Airways on June 16, 2026 announced the next evolution of its award-winning Mint® experience with the introduction of Kent Hospitality Group and its strategic partner, Four Clovers Hospitality Group, as JetBlue’s new onboard culinary partners. The collaboration brings a fresh, sophisticated and distinctly New York approach to inflight dining, elevating JetBlue’s premium business class…

JetBlue Celebrates Dominican Pride with ‘Quisqueya la Bluebella’ Aircraft Livery on A320 N599JB

JetBlue Airways, the largest airline serving the Dominican Republic, on May 28, 2026 officially unveiled Quisqueya la Bluebella at Santo Domingo’s Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), a vibrant new aircraft livery celebrating Dominican pride and a major milestone for the airline. The newly designed Airbus A320 honors the country’s rich culture and JetBlue’s deep connection to the […]

JetBlue arrives in Italy: New Boston-Milan service takes off

JetBlue Airways on May 11, 2026 launched its new daily summer-seasonal service between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), marking the airline’s first-ever service to Italy. The new route expands JetBlue’s transatlantic network from Boston and reinforces the airline’s position as New England’s leading leisure airline, while also strengthening convenient…

Spirit Airlines rescue effort frustrates an industry waiting for it to fail

The U.S. airline industry was counting on the death of Spirit Airlines. That’s not an ideal outcome for the Trump administration, however. With the U.S. midterm elections looming, the White House hopes to avoid a messy liquidation of the Florida-based budget carrier that could come within a matter of days as it runs low on cash. Prospects for a deal are dimming, a person familiar with the talks…

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Spirit Airlines seeks U.S. government aid as oil spike threatens turnaround

Spirit Airlines has asked the Trump administration for hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency funding to offset skyrocketing fuel costs and stave off a possible liquidation, sources familiar with the discussions told The Air Current. Executives from several low-cost carriers are expected to meet with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy early next week, the familiar people told TAC, asking…

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Amazon Leo introduces gigabit-speed antenna for commercial aviation

Amazon has unveiled the Amazon Leo Aviation Antenna, a low‑profile, electronically steered inflight‑connectivity system designed to deliver up to 1 Gbps download and 400 Mbps upload to every seat on an aircraft. The antenna is built specifically for aviation, with no moving parts, a slim 2.6‑inch profile to reduce drag, and a design that allows […]

JetBlue Reveals Community-Chosen Livery Celebrating the Dominican Republic

JetBlue Airways, the largest airline serving the Dominican Republic, on February 4, 2026 proudly announces that a vibrant design by artist Willy Gómez has been selected for its first-ever special aircraft livery honoring the Dominican Republic. Chosen by public vote, the design celebrates the country’s rich cultural identity while underscoring JetBlue’s long-standing commitment to the […]

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