JetBlue’s slots at London Heathrow airport are confirmed

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• Ste Cox says:

  29 Mar29 March 07:48

  I have had my Platinum for a few years now and have never had that magazine arrive.

  • Andrew says:

    29 Mar29 March 08:23

    You must be set to some sort of no marketing my post preference.

    • Ste Cox says:

      29 Mar29 March 08:39

      didn’t think I had. have had other things from amex through the post but maybe it’s a separate setting

• Barry cutters says:

  29 Mar29 March 08:50

  Bamboo is starting up HCMC soon also .
  Not sure what J is like – but will
  Be new as believe it’s a 787-9

  • memesweeper says:

    29 Mar29 March 13:08

    Bamboo to the UK! that’s good news.

    I’ve not used it but they have a decent looking J with all-aisle access.

    Their base is the wonderfully named ‘Phu Cat’ airport in southern Vietnam. Bit of a dump but I have a very soft spot for it — gateway to some great places.

    Status matching to OneWorld as well.

• HPN-HRL says:

  29 Mar29 March 09:16

  A Four Points hotel in the US is generally on a par with a Hampton Inn or a Holiday Inn Express, but outside of the US they are often very nice. Besides those mentioned above I would also recommend the Four Points Perth (Australia), although my last stay there was almost 5 years ago.

  • RussellH says:

    29 Mar29 March 10:55

    A few years ago we stayed at the Four Points in San Jose, CA. No way could it be compared with a Hampton or an HIE. The bar was reminiscent of a “Gentleman’s Club” in the 1930s, but as it was warm we asked if we could sit outside, even though there was a notice asking us not to. We were told that the notice was there so that they had an excuse to move anyone who became rowdy after 2100.
    We also were given an upgrade to the Presidential Suite, though nothing was ever said at check-in. I only held the first level up in status.
    And it was not expensive.
    Sadly, there a planning dept. notice outside that said the place was due for redevelopment.
    Only other Four Points I have stayed at is Bruxelles, and that must have been over 10 years ago for a trade fair, supplied as part of the trade fair package.
    Not an exciting hotel, but definitely better than many Hiltons in this country.

• Froggitt says:

  29 Mar29 March 10:02

  Not sure I’ve ever seen the words “low cost carrier” and Heathrow” used in the same sentence.

  • Rhys says:

    29 Mar29 March 11:23

    JetBlue isn’t your typical low cost carrier.

    • Mikeact says:

      29 Mar29 March 13:18

      Based on my experience with them in the US, I think they’ll do pretty well. They haven’t gone into this with their eyes closed…they’re a pretty much switched on organisation. And their offering up front is very impressive.
      If the US is on your radar, then JB across the pond, and Avios or FB points internally could make it a bit of a no brainer.

  • the_real_a says:

    29 Mar29 March 12:51

    BmiBaby – it didn’t end well.

  • APBJ says:

    29 Mar29 March 14:38

    Aer Lingus, Eurowings… not sure ‘low cost carrier’ is a helpful description in 2021. “Premium budget” maybe.

  • lumma says:

    29 Mar29 March 22:26

    Vueling

• Matarredonda says:

  29 Mar29 March 10:04

  As and when LHR gets busy again can see the low cost airlines struggling with turn round times.

  • Nick says:

    29 Mar29 March 10:13

    Only short haul LCCs need very short turnarounds. That’s one of the reasons longhaul low cost is harder to crack, as there aren’t major utilisation benefits to be gained. JetBlue and westjet will be fine at heathrow – if EK can turn their aircraft around in 90 mins then so can they.

• Polly says:

  29 Mar29 March 10:05

  Great article Rhys. Love the photos too. Makes us hopeful we will actually get that SEA trip in September now. Was meant for a special bd in March, but ever hopeful. Got F 241 in avios sale, so def worth the trip. We also love visiting the US, so hopefully this positive trend will continue. Biden really pushing the jabs roll out, so here’s hoping.

  Still think masks are wise tho, on planes and in crowded areas. Even if it’s not mandatory.
  Pre covid, we saw Asians wearing masks regularity in the big cities. Think they will be with us for a long time yet.

  • Rhys says:

    29 Mar29 March 11:23

    Yes, I think masks are probably around to stay for the rest of the year. Let’s see.

    • Cal says:

      29 Mar29 March 11:59

      What is your opinion on a July trip to SEA? Got it in the Virgin 50% points sale. Will be under 30 so doubtful we will have one vaccine shot let alone both.

  • Lyn says:

    29 Mar29 March 20:11

    Hope your trip works for September, Polly.

    I do think masks are quite likely to still be mandatory then for most places on the US West Coast.

• Nigel W says:

  29 Mar29 March 13:13

  Good news regarding the Centurion Magazine will still be going. I sell old copies we get on ebay and get some decent £ for them.

• Alan says:

  29 Mar29 March 14:48

  Jet Blue has by far the best terminal at JFK with its own immigration. If they can achieve reasonably painless connections within the terminal they will do very well indeed.

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