Summary JetBlue will resume direct flights from LA to Palm Beach in October due to strong demand, offering upgraded Mint cabin service. Tickets for the seasonal route are already on sale starting at $119 one way, featuring the most legroom compared to other carriers. Passengers can enjoy new Mint Suites with lie-flat seats, memory foam amenities, and in-seat entertainment on the five to six-hour flight.
US carrier JetBlue will retain its direct flights from Los Angeles, California, to Palm Beach, Florida, and resume them in October. The airline's Airbus A321neo, which features the Mint cabin , will serve the route. Wheels up for Palm Beach International Earlier this year, JetBlue axed a number of its routes.
However, the link between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) continued to see strong demand, enabling the carrier to extend the seasonal service even longer than previously recorded. Nonstop services will relaunch on October 27 and last until April 29. JetBlue will remain the only carrier operating the route, which takes around five hours eastbound or six hours westbound.
No other nonstop carrier connects Palm Beach to the United States West Coast. The airline’s business class offering has been upgraded. How can you take advantage of the added comforts and benefits? Get all the latest airline route news right here Previous seasonal connection by JetBlue JetBlue has operated the route year-round since November 2020 until it opted for a seasonal service.
Last year, JetBlue relaunched operations on December 15 through April, axing the service citing increased fuel costs. With the new seasonal route now reconfirmed, tickets are already on sale, starting at $119 one way or $236 return, according to the airline's website. The New York-based carrier is known for having the most legroom compared to most major US carriers, with up to 32 inches of space.
Free WiFi also keeps its passengers connected while in the air; however, the airline does add fees for passengers needing a carry-on bag or seat selection. JetBlue will link Los Angeles to Palm Beach from October 27, following the below schedule: B6 2010 departs Los Angeles at 08:00, arriving at Palm Beach at 15:47. Block time 4hr 47mins.
B6 2009 departs Palm Beach at 17:06 and arrives in Los Angeles at 20:00. Block time is 5hr 54 mins. With most other major US carriers serving Palm Beach, JetBlue has unfortunately been the only one whose presence has fallen, given the carrier is down 28% on market share in the last 12 months to June.
Other routes that the airline maintains from the Floridian airport include Boston Logan International Airport , Hartford, Long Island/Islip (beginning on October 24), Newark, New York–JFK, New York–LaGuardia, Providence, Washington–National, and White Plains. Seasonal routes are maintained to Buffalo (from October 26), and it's link to Los Angeles. Mint cabin available onboard to Palm Beach New Mint Suites are set to be available on this route, which provides all passengers with direct aisle access.
Featuring lie-flat seats with Tuft 7 Needles T&N Adaptive Foam cushion, memory foam pillow and blanket, and the front-row Mint Studio, passengers can sit back and relax with the largest in seat TVs available on any US carrier. Dedicated storage for shows, laptops, and more will make the clutter disappear, and with in-suite power and wireless charging, passengers won't want to get off once they reach their destination..
