The Innovative New Yorker

摘要

Flight B6 226 from New York JFK to Los Angeles on June 15, 2014 was a milestone for JetBlue. For the first time a brand new, Sharklet- equipped Airbus A321-231, delivered from the Airbus factory in Hamburg, was deployed on a coast-to-coast flight. In the forward cabin, 16 passengers had the pleasure of experiencing the launch of its new luxury cabin, Mint. Its looks more reminiscent of the premium seating classes on an Asian or Middle Eastern carrier flying long-haul, than that of a US domestic airline. There are 12 seats which can be converted into beds measuring 2.03m (6.6ft) in length. Four others are contained in proper private suites with sliding doors. Adding to the experience are multi-course gourmet menus from New York restaurants, wines grown in exclusive vineyards, freshly-brewed espressos and cappuccinos, and organic ice cream. Prices start at US$599 and go up to a maximum of US$999 one way; there isn't a surcharge for the suites. American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines typically charge between US$1,000 and US$2,500 for a lie-flat seat in the front cabin on coast-to-coast flights.