JetBlue Fare Changes Reach USVI Travelers as Airline Reports 81% Jump in Fuel Costs

JetBlue is changing how customers select and purchase tickets, introducing a two-step system that separates the experience aboard the aircraft from the conditions attached to the fare. Under the new structure, which JetBlue said will begin appearing in the coming days, customers will first choose among four onboard experiences: Main, EvenMore, BlueFirst or Mint. They will then select from as many as three fare options—Base, Standard or Flex—based on their preferences for seat selection, changes, cancellations and refunds. The changes will apply across JetBlue’s network, including flights serving St. Thomas and St. Croix. The airline currently markets service between both islands and San Juan, along with several mainland routes involving St. Thomas, including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa and Boston. JetBlue’s existing Core cabin will be renamed Main. The airline said Main will continue to include its standard onboard service, free high-speed Fly-Fi, seatback entertainment with liv...