I think no lounge is ok, if you’re already paying less with no points or anything like that for a LIE FLAT SEAT, I think it cancels out the “no lounge access”. Great video Jeb and Suzanne!
Yeah, can make your own lounge at home with the money youre saving, get a nice wine and some good food and home is way more comfy anyway. A lounge is only useful if you're connecting flights or just want to get to the airport real early imo.
Absolutely. The lie flat seat is everything, especially if you are flying TO Europe, which is usually a redeye. With my various credit cards, I can almost always find lounge access. But finding an affordable lie flat seat is key.
Hey Jeb and Suzanne! I was your lead crewmember on board and like I said then it was an honor to have you on board. As soon as I saw you my little airline nerd heart lit up with joy! I'd be more than happy to welcome you back on board any of my Trans-Atlantic flights again. This also happened to be my very first working flight in the Trans-Atlantic catalogue, and as the lead of course, so it makes me incredibly happy to hear how much you enjoyed the service myself and the other crew could provide for you. Hope to see you in the great blue skies again soon. Cheers!
@@BrenonaPlenas a baby blue I was so excited to see this video! So jealous of you guys for getting to have him on your flight, and so happy he enjoyed your service! You guys are awesome!
@@DougsAwesome12 i too work for jetblue, and i specifically was a classmate of brennan and he is truly amazing! one of the best perks of flying jetblue is and always will be brennan!
@@jeffreytravels It really is one of the best, if not the best, European airports and it does rival the one in Singapore. I don't like airports in general but Schiphol is my only exception. Keep up the great work!
With rumors of delta and other airlines “unbundling” business class, I think JetBlue is making a good decision with no lounge access. It lowers prices which is one of their main selling points.
There is no shortage of vendors selling alcohol in any airport I have ever been to . Terrible idea to get drunk before boarding a plane. No lounge for me.
Unbundling? They already have. United at SFO you have to be in Polaris international flight or Newark first class to get in for free. I was very disappointed when I had 1st class to Vegas a few years ago and could get in
@@JediTevYou can only get access to a United Polaris lounge if you’re flying Polaris class in a long haul, international flight. There’s no mechanism to pay to use the lounge. Access can also be had by passengers in business on a long-haul international Star Alliance carrier. If you’re flying true, international first class on a *A carrier (offered by Lufthansa, but not by United), you can bring a companion into the lounge.
Everyone talks about Delta 1 or the United Polaris Business class seats, but this deserves some more love. Hugely underrated seat, and as always, stunning views
I agree! Thank You JEB for sharing with us. Sharing your Love of Aviation, and your Love for each other. (the way SUZANNE looked at you, when she kissed your cheek, and when she gave you a bite of her food) I want that! 🙂🥰
As you experienced, most mainstream lounges these days are so crowded that they're not really worth it. Unless it's one of the luxury lounges from like the Middle Eastern airlines, with a la carte food and table service and such, I'd gladly skip it if it meant a noticeably cheaper ticket. I'd honestly skip most of the perks on the plane, too. For the most part, I'm just paying for the larger seat, not free booze and free checked bags that I don't even use anyway.
Not having a lounge in such an interesting international airport is no big deal. There is so much to see and do that even with hours to kill it’s hard to get bored. For that price there is no question.
Two thoughts: First, the little snippets at the end, awesome. Lounge? Don't care, rather walk around the airport before sitting for 8-20 hours (I have traveled quite a bit). It's all about inflight for me. Love you guys, keep up the good work! OH, and flying Mint to London and back from Paris in a few months! Can't wait!
As a former airline employee (both sides of the Atlantic) I got spoilt traveling Business and First long haul as a pass rider. I love the option of choosing the meal on the plane. I don’t know how I’d feel about that long a trip on a single aisle aircraft, since I’ve never done it before. Your seat did look a bit tight to me. A lounge for me is just an added frill, unless you have a serious wait time or a delay. A British expat watching in Florida.
The lounge is a very nice part of a ticket. A quiet bathroom and the ability to shower before going to meetings after landing is a big part of why business travelers like lounges.
Showers on arrival after a long distance flight are the best! I don't care much for a lounge but every airport with (affordable) showers is a big plus!
LOL! I TRIED to watch one of his videos. Easy to write about gripes ; more of an effort to show pluses and things to look out for. Doesn't hurt that Suzanne and Jeb have good on camera chemistry!
I’ve seen economy/coach fares on domestic flights of much shorter duration between two crew bases for not much less, especially considering the price Jeb and Suzanne paid included an onward connection.
I do not have a positive opinion of any airline. Except for jet blue, they really are different. I once had a 3 hour delay flying to the Bahamas, and not only did a wonderful staff member spend those three hours calmly explaining the situation, the solution they had, and doing so with a smile, but they also brought us waters/sodas, and even a sandwich. I was in economy, I wouldn’t have gotten a sandwich if everything had gone well. That’s the only delay/issue I’ve ever had with them, and they went above and beyond to make things right. It’s a great company, support and fly them when you can.
I was thinking many business class travelers have access to lounges through their credit card so I think it fine that Jet Blue doesn't. You are right; seat design can be improved upon but overall a wonderful experience for the money.
My thoughts exactly. Plus even if you don't many airports you can pay for lounger access for around 50 Euros or so, considering how much cheaper the ticket is, it's well worth it.
I started visiting the Schiphol "sky Deck" back in the mid 1970's. The airport was a fraction of the size then then it is today. My dad flew for business often and with one car in the family (very typical for Dutch families back then), we'd be there to pick him up after his mulli-week business trips. A visit to the Sky Deck was a great way to kill time and the excitement of seeing the airplanes come and go. With my dad working for Fokker, I grew up around aircraft. We could see the factory on the far side of the airport. Great memories. I also remember when they added the train station opposite the arrival hall, in what was formerly the parking lot. Then in the 1990's they extended the arrival hall to completely cover the train station so it's now integral with the airport.
We flew JetBlue Mint from Boston to London earlier this year, and agree with most of your comments. The only real issue was that the food ordering system on board crashed TWICE before any service, so it might just as well have not existed! For us, the small seat size (compared to business flights on other carriers) is a killer - we both needed more space than was available in the lie-flat - and the larger suites weren't on that plane unfortunately.
I find incredible how grateful you both are to have the chance to live this flying dream. Most people are not like this, understanding of the fact this is a privilege many others do not have.
I flew from SLC to London and back in jetBlue's Core seats. I'm glad I changed my flights to depart from Heathrow since the LGW-BOS flights didn't serve hot food in Core. However, it was extremely comfortable and seamless. The ability to choose meals is amazing, and the crews were fantastic. Would do it again! I don't necessarily care about lounge access unless I know it's going to be good.
I don't see a lack of lounge access as a problem at all. I think the lack of lounge access is more of a problem for people who have come to expect a lounge as an essential part of their travel experience and who, probably, can more easily afford to live life a little more luxuriously. JetBlue's offer of a business class experience at a cheaper price appeals to people like me who are in the lower middle class and for whom this kind of experience would be nothing less than an indulgence. Thanks for sharing your experience Jeb and Suzanne. It definitely is useful information given in an entertaining way.
Great video. We flew from DC to Paris last May on jetBlue’s mint and had a great experience. We had a 3hr layover in Boston and stayed in the Chase Sapphire lounge. In my opinion, no jetBlue lounge access to offset the ticket prices is a relief. It also helps when you have access to other lounges.
Hi Jeb and Suzanne: I love your channel and watch it all the time! I know this comment is a little out of date for this particular video but my wife and I just flew JetBlue Mint from Boston to Paris and then back again, all within a week (to go to a wedding in the south of France). It was a very good experience and flights in both directions. Flying "Mint" is definitely a major step up from being cramped in coach (and obviously quite a bit more expensive too). I love the "pod" that you get in Mint with almost total privacy, once you close the aisle door. I'm 6'2" and had just enough room to lie completely flat, although the pod is relatively narrow. We flew overnight from Boston to Paris (leaving Boston around 8:15 PM and arriving in Paris at 9:15 AM (Paris time), so I was able to get some sleep (and I usually don't sleep well on planes). We were served dinner going over and lunch coming back (daytime flight on the return trip from Paris). The food was very good and quite filling (excellent desserts!) and free drinks are always a nice perk. The service was excellent and the entertainment system and large screen monitor were both very good. All in all, a nice way to take the trip across the Atlantic!
Jet Blue has become one of my favorite airlines. The crews are happy to work for Jet Blue which makes a difference. I would not mind not having lounge access in a large airport. Plenty of lounges you can get access to with a credit card access. Large airports have some great restaurant too! Thanks Jeb and Suzanne for another great review!
Great video as always, Jeb. For me, lounge or no lounge isn’t a deal breaker. And of course, my perennial response to your tagline “and you’re coming along” is “I’d love to!”
I flew JetBlue Mint LAX -> JFK last year on my birthday. In the alternating 2-2/1-1 configured A321. Had a truly excellent crew, received a happy birthday, good food, and got some much needed sleep. I don’t care too much for lounge access, priority pass covers that to an extent, and Mint is otherwise an excellent business class product. Even if the 2-2/1-1 configuration is showing its age.
I have flown JetBlue Mint, and I don't miss lounge access a bit. Airport lounges have become terribly overcrowded, and remember there's no such thing as a free lunch. Fighting crowds in airport lounges just to eat substandard food is not my cup of tea. As you found on this flight, JetBlue's Mint meal service is excellent. So for me, getting on the plane with an appetite to enjoy their good food is a bonus.
I really, really enjoy the both of you. I don't think many couples get to be very successful on UA-cam but you are very special and your content is now even better together with Suzanne. Always enjoyable. Thank you.
Thank you two for sharing a great flight. I keep hearing JetBlue is very nice to flying to and from Europe now with the Mint Service Class. You two are right about a lounge access for both sides if the Atlantic. Having Priority Pass helps me as well.
Each to ones own really re airport lounges, i don't mind Jet Blue not having lounges., it's the whole onboard experience such as pre take-off drinks / food / IFE / seat comfort and F.A service that's important to me!. Awesome flight review there Jeb & Suzanne🛫👍
Jet Blue is the best airline hands down. I have their credit card and I'm a Mosaic member. I'd never pay for one of the Mint seats but I always upgrade to the extra comfort seats with more leg room. I could care less if they have a lounge or not honestly.
Travel day is so hectic, I try to minimize as much as possible the time at the airport - so for me, a lounge is not a big deal. If it meant a lower fare because of the lack of a lounge, count me in!!!!! Great video (as they always are)!
That Lounge Question is good one! With more and more Airlines unbundling Lounge Access in their Fares is interesting! Back in the day to get into a Lounge, one had to fly in First or Business Class and be given an invite by that Airline - QF had The Captains Club this all before Loyalty Programs!! My Personal preference is if I am paying for a Business Class fare I expect Lounge Access. The Irony of my comment is the Airline I work for doesn't offer a Lounge Proposition on what I would call our Flagship International Route CNS/HND which is discontinuing in February next year. Jeb and Suzanne Keep up the Great Work!! Love You both and your frankly honest videos!!
Hi Jeb and Suzanne, thank you for this latest review. In terms of your lounge question, being an Australian, you know that to get to Europe we have a choice of Singapore, Dubai or Doha. Those first 8 or 12 hours enable a clear break and with lounge access, a shower is great to face the next 12/14 hours. Flying across,the Atlantic, the 6/7 hours mean that you are at a probable destination and the need for a shower is less evident, the Jet Blue option is one I would exercise with alacrity and faced with large queue to get into a crowded lounge, I would do what you guys did: skip it. I think,the relatively low score for this service due to lack of a lounge was perhaps a bit severe with apparent good food, OK seats, service and a splendid cost. When are you guys coming back to Australia, let us know and we will organise a get together with know reviewers and hordes of your aviation fans ( plus drinks)
Thanks for another flight excellent flight review. Jet Blue is able to offer great fares and excellent onboard service due to the fact they don't operate a lounge.
I'd say lounge access is more important when you have a few hours during a stopover when it is nice to relax, maybe shower, charge your devices and get some work done from them. From your departing airport, especially one with plenty of restaurants and cafes like Schiphol, they are less crucial. The food/coffee is better in them than in most lounges anyway.
We flew round trip Boston to Dublin last summer on Mint. We're hard-core first class travelers if the flight is longer than two hours. The westbound trip is always fine, no matter what airline, but the eastbound trip is brutal, the older I get. British Airways is probably the best, but very pricy. Virgin is pretty good, though on the eastbound flight, for a good price. And, they have a really nice first-class lounge at the departure airports.
Great video! Thanks for making the menus clear and the food visuals excellent. I would never have thought of JetBlue for transatlantic until this video. Thanks.
All that food looked so good and being able to choose what you want from your seat is a very good option rather than pre ordering when you purchase your tickets
New Jeb video! As always, you and Susan do a great job with being objective with your reviews! As for the lounge, I've never flown international (want to someday) so I've never used a lounge. The longest time I've spent in an airport was 5.5 hours (O'Hare) and I was able to walk around to see the cool stuff there and find some good seats to use my computer when needed. For me, I don't need a lounge because I enjoy walking around airports to stretch my legs and see what there is, but that's not to say I wouldn't ever use one if I had the opportunity. Maybe one day!
Honestly As a New Yorker, we love to fly JetBlue Having access to a lounge is a perk, however , to be able to experience “Mint” for a reasonable price and great food and service as well as comfort , to me certainly is more important than sitting in a lounge at an airport Also, as you have pointed out many times, JetBlue has a fleet of newer planes The WiFi is superb , live tv and a very nice cabin crew and flight crew take precedence over a lounge to sit in while you wait to board I was a bit disappointed that having a designated lounge would make the JetBlue experience only 19/25 on the “Jeb score” The service seemed so wonderful on your flight , all the “special” touches as well as great meals I think definitely were more important than a crowded lounge
I was in Amsterdam earlier this month and decided to swing by the Panorama Terrace as part of my trip. I'm so glad it was highlighted here because it's such a good call for plane spotting! There's also a nice restaurant area up there too if you're looking for a bite to eat. Loved this video!
Solid review!! So tempted to try this product. Now that Jet Blue has announced a Lounge concept for JFK and BOS for Mint since this video posting it will intriguing to see what they come up with.
I think for lounge access, it really depends on the length of flight - if short-haul, you'd probably want to enjoy all the benefits as much as possible so a lounge would 100% be worth arriving early for! However, if I was on a long-haul, I think the additional room/lie-flat bed and in-flight package outweighs the importance of the lounge.
I think no lounge is ok, if you’re already paying less with no points or anything like that for a LIE FLAT SEAT, I think it cancels out the “no lounge access”. Great video Jeb and Suzanne!
That and if you have the right credit cards (ie. chase Sapphire, Amex Platinum) you have lounge access anyways
Yeah, can make your own lounge at home with the money youre saving, get a nice wine and some good food and home is way more comfy anyway. A lounge is only useful if you're connecting flights or just want to get to the airport real early imo.
The LIE FLAT SEAT is even more important when you're flying in the other direction! No lounge access is unimportant to me.
Absolutely. The lie flat seat is everything, especially if you are flying TO Europe, which is usually a redeye. With my various credit cards, I can almost always find lounge access. But finding an affordable lie flat seat is key.
@@eliteiel9747exactly
Hey Jeb and Suzanne! I was your lead crewmember on board and like I said then it was an honor to have you on board. As soon as I saw you my little airline nerd heart lit up with joy! I'd be more than happy to welcome you back on board any of my Trans-Atlantic flights again. This also happened to be my very first working flight in the Trans-Atlantic catalogue, and as the lead of course, so it makes me incredibly happy to hear how much you enjoyed the service myself and the other crew could provide for you. Hope to see you in the great blue skies again soon. Cheers!
Thank you so much for watching and for your service! We had a great flight (thanks to you and your team) and look forward to flying with you again!💙
Jet Blue should definitively introduce Lounge access to Business Class guests.
@@ncvsdiablo I agree! There’s been off and on rumors it’s something we’re working on, I certainly hope we do in the near future!
@@BrenonaPlenas a baby blue I was so excited to see this video! So jealous of you guys for getting to have him on your flight, and so happy he enjoyed your service! You guys are awesome!
@@DougsAwesome12 i too work for jetblue, and i specifically was a classmate of brennan and he is truly amazing! one of the best perks of flying jetblue is and always will be brennan!
Proud schiphol employee here: thanks for the very kind words about the airport! Not many of the famous reviewers are very positive about us.
Great airport, more people should realize
I enjoyed my 8 hours there, but I do kind of wish there was more charging, but isn't that always a problem lol
@@jeffreytravels It really is one of the best, if not the best, European airports and it does rival the one in Singapore. I don't like airports in general but Schiphol is my only exception. Keep up the great work!
Schipol is a terrific airport and there are so many areas to chill and wait
I’ve been there several times, it is a beautiful airport.
With rumors of delta and other airlines “unbundling” business class, I think JetBlue is making a good decision with no lounge access. It lowers prices which is one of their main selling points.
There is no shortage of vendors selling alcohol in any airport I have ever been to . Terrible idea to get drunk before boarding a plane. No lounge for me.
@@peterrisbergs7156 But the free food !!
Unbundling? They already have. United at SFO you have to be in Polaris international flight or Newark first class to get in for free. I was very disappointed when I had 1st class to Vegas a few years ago and could get in
@@JediTevYou can only get access to a United Polaris lounge if you’re flying Polaris class in a long haul, international flight. There’s no mechanism to pay to use the lounge. Access can also be had by passengers in business on a long-haul international Star Alliance carrier. If you’re flying true, international first class on a *A carrier (offered by Lufthansa, but not by United), you can bring a companion into the lounge.
@@JediTev It’s standard for airlines not to allow lounge access for domestic First Class. This is and has always been the case for a while now.
I’d take the lie-flat seat, the great food choices, excellent service and the amazing price any day over lounge access!
I rarely have time to stop by lounges and they're so overrun these days that I'd rather pay less and skip the lounge.
Suzanne's suite was well worth it, and I have to say, as a former delta employee, by far, the food on jet blue is incredible. You have me hungry jeb 😆
Everyone talks about Delta 1 or the United Polaris Business class seats, but this deserves some more love. Hugely underrated seat, and as always, stunning views
Suzanne is a pure delight. You two are so perfect together.
I agree! Thank You JEB for sharing with us. Sharing your Love of Aviation, and your Love for each other.
(the way SUZANNE looked at you, when she kissed your cheek, and when she gave you a bite of her food) I want that! 🙂🥰
It's always the best day when Jeb Brooks posts a plane review!
Very true!
Facts
Very true!
You're the best! Thank you!!
I agree. Love his channel
Jeb, you seriously have the best air travel UA-cam channel. It’s crazy
As you experienced, most mainstream lounges these days are so crowded that they're not really worth it. Unless it's one of the luxury lounges from like the Middle Eastern airlines, with a la carte food and table service and such, I'd gladly skip it if it meant a noticeably cheaper ticket. I'd honestly skip most of the perks on the plane, too. For the most part, I'm just paying for the larger seat, not free booze and free checked bags that I don't even use anyway.
LH/LX first lounges blow any middle eastern carrier out of the water though
absolutely, I wish I could purchase a business class seat without alcohol included for a cheaper price
Not having a lounge in such an interesting international airport is no big deal. There is so much to see and do that even with hours to kill it’s hard to get bored. For that price there is no question.
Agree... and Delta/KLM lounges are crowded homeless shelters these days.. not even worth going in.
Two thoughts: First, the little snippets at the end, awesome. Lounge? Don't care, rather walk around the airport before sitting for 8-20 hours (I have traveled quite a bit). It's all about inflight for me. Love you guys, keep up the good work! OH, and flying Mint to London and back from Paris in a few months! Can't wait!
Jeb Brooks is the best trip-reporter on UA-cam! Can't wait for you to have 1 millions subscribers. Keep up the content!
As a former airline employee (both sides of the Atlantic) I got spoilt traveling Business and First long haul as a pass rider. I love the option of choosing the meal on the plane. I don’t know how I’d feel about that long a trip on a single aisle aircraft, since I’ve never done it before. Your seat did look a bit tight to me. A lounge for me is just an added frill, unless you have a serious wait time or a delay. A British expat watching in Florida.
Tbh i would choose this over a widebody anytime ;)
The A321XLR will open up even more possibilities.
Yes! Love seeing a Jeb Brooks video pop up on my feed. :)
The lounge is a very nice part of a ticket. A quiet bathroom and the ability to shower before going to meetings after landing is a big part of why business travelers like lounges.
Showers on arrival after a long distance flight are the best!
I don't care much for a lounge but every airport with (affordable) showers is a big plus!
Jed is the just the opposite of Non Stop Dan who whines non stop about 1st world problems.
*Jeb. But yeah, fully agree. He's the James Corden of UA-cam airline reviewers.
I can’t stand non stop Dan
LOL! I TRIED to watch one of his videos. Easy to write about gripes ; more of an effort to show pluses and things to look out for. Doesn't hurt that Suzanne and Jeb have good on camera chemistry!
I like noel Phillips who is a mix if the 2
Must be because of his boyfriend...
I wouldn’t say its cheap but compared to other business classes it is so much bang for your buck
I’ve seen economy/coach fares on domestic flights of much shorter duration between two crew bases for not much less, especially considering the price Jeb and Suzanne paid included an onward connection.
I do not have a positive opinion of any airline.
Except for jet blue, they really are different. I once had a 3 hour delay flying to the Bahamas, and not only did a wonderful staff member spend those three hours calmly explaining the situation, the solution they had, and doing so with a smile, but they also brought us waters/sodas, and even a sandwich. I was in economy, I wouldn’t have gotten a sandwich if everything had gone well.
That’s the only delay/issue I’ve ever had with them, and they went above and beyond to make things right. It’s a great company, support and fly them when you can.
I’m sitting in hours of Cape Cod traffic, so perfect timing for this. Thank you can’t wait until the next Saturday that you post.!
I feel your pain. I've been there one time a couple of years ago. Never again. IMO, Cape Cod is completely overrated and overpriced.
@@schs1977overpriced keeps the rift raft out
You need that special pass for the tunnel
Cheaper lay flat seats > lounge access, depending on your credit card, you can always get into another lounge anyways!
Thanks for finally showing us the transatlantic JetBlue mint experience!
I was thinking many business class travelers have access to lounges through their credit card so I think it fine that Jet Blue doesn't. You are right; seat design can be improved upon but overall a wonderful experience for the money.
My thoughts exactly. Plus even if you don't many airports you can pay for lounger access for around 50 Euros or so, considering how much cheaper the ticket is, it's well worth it.
I started visiting the Schiphol "sky Deck" back in the mid 1970's. The airport was a fraction of the size then then it is today. My dad flew for business often and with one car in the family (very typical for Dutch families back then), we'd be there to pick him up after his mulli-week business trips. A visit to the Sky Deck was a great way to kill time and the excitement of seeing the airplanes come and go. With my dad working for Fokker, I grew up around aircraft. We could see the factory on the far side of the airport. Great memories. I also remember when they added the train station opposite the arrival hall, in what was formerly the parking lot. Then in the 1990's they extended the arrival hall to completely cover the train station so it's now integral with the airport.
No other channel can make flying across the Atlantic as much as a captivating experience as Jeb can!
We flew JetBlue Mint from Boston to London earlier this year, and agree with most of your comments. The only real issue was that the food ordering system on board crashed TWICE before any service, so it might just as well have not existed! For us, the small seat size (compared to business flights on other carriers) is a killer - we both needed more space than was available in the lie-flat - and the larger suites weren't on that plane unfortunately.
I find incredible how grateful you both are to have the chance to live this flying dream. Most people are not like this, understanding of the fact this is a privilege many others do not have.
I flew from SLC to London and back in jetBlue's Core seats. I'm glad I changed my flights to depart from Heathrow since the LGW-BOS flights didn't serve hot food in Core. However, it was extremely comfortable and seamless. The ability to choose meals is amazing, and the crews were fantastic. Would do it again! I don't necessarily care about lounge access unless I know it's going to be good.
I don't see a lack of lounge access as a problem at all. I think the lack of lounge access is more of a problem for people who have come to expect a lounge as an essential part of their travel experience and who, probably, can more easily afford to live life a little more luxuriously. JetBlue's offer of a business class experience at a cheaper price appeals to people like me who are in the lower middle class and for whom this kind of experience would be nothing less than an indulgence. Thanks for sharing your experience Jeb and Suzanne. It definitely is useful information given in an entertaining way.
When your flight is delayed for over 3 hours, a lounge is a lifesaver
Just looking at flights for this now, couldn't be more perfect timing
Best travel couple on the internet everyone else is wrong
Jeb!! Please do Southwest vs. Breeze vs. JetBlue (Economy) vs. SunCountry! I loved your ULCC video. PLEASE do a LCC comparison!!
Great video. We flew from DC to Paris last May on jetBlue’s mint and had a great experience. We had a 3hr layover in Boston and stayed in the Chase Sapphire lounge. In my opinion, no jetBlue lounge access to offset the ticket prices is a relief. It also helps when you have access to other lounges.
Great video, thanks for the information!
i love that you posted this video! you’re one of my favorite youtubers and i booked a flight for jet blue mint in 3 weeks! thanks!
I have priority pass so no lounge is no problem I’ll just use that instead 3:11
Lie flat seat is all I care about. Forget the lounge 😉 Thanks for sharing!
Love the video!!!
Hi Jeb and Suzanne: I love your channel and watch it all the time! I know this comment is a little out of date for this particular video but my wife and I just flew JetBlue Mint from Boston to Paris and then back again, all within a week (to go to a wedding in the south of France). It was a very good experience and flights in both directions. Flying "Mint" is definitely a major step up from being cramped in coach (and obviously quite a bit more expensive too). I love the "pod" that you get in Mint with almost total privacy, once you close the aisle door. I'm 6'2" and had just enough room to lie completely flat, although the pod is relatively narrow. We flew overnight from Boston to Paris (leaving Boston around 8:15 PM and arriving in Paris at 9:15 AM (Paris time), so I was able to get some sleep (and I usually don't sleep well on planes). We were served dinner going over and lunch coming back (daytime flight on the return trip from Paris). The food was very good and quite filling (excellent desserts!) and free drinks are always a nice perk. The service was excellent and the entertainment system and large screen monitor were both very good. All in all, a nice way to take the trip across the Atlantic!
Mint is excellent, glad you had a great trip!
Can we talk about how amazing of a couple Jeb and Suzzane are!
Dinner together in the Mint Studio was adorable!
Jet Blue has become one of my favorite airlines. The crews are happy to work for Jet Blue which makes a difference. I would not mind not having lounge access in a large airport. Plenty of lounges you can get access to with a credit card access. Large airports have some great restaurant too! Thanks Jeb and Suzanne for another great review!
Great JetBlue video
Wow jet blue with a very good score! Suzanne's suite looked awesome. Loved the name on the plane lol
Am I the only one who gets to the airport 3 hours early so I can chill, have a couple cocktails and eat and shop?
Yes.
@@LocutusLOL, nobody has stepped in to refute. Can’t say I can relate to OP on that one, either. Definitely unusual, but more power to you.
Great video and commentary my friend! Good vibrations through the video can tell how joyful you were!
Hello from Singapore 🇸🇬 ❤
I think it is great they don't have a lounge because I never need one!! Thanks for the awesome vids!
So glad that your channel is getting close to the 1 million mark! Keep up the great work guys. Love your content!
I have both the Chase Saphire Reserve and the Capital One Venture X so lounge access is not a problem
Great video as always, Jeb. For me, lounge or no lounge isn’t a deal breaker. And of course, my perennial response to your tagline “and you’re coming along” is “I’d love to!”
I flew JetBlue Mint LAX -> JFK last year on my birthday. In the alternating 2-2/1-1 configured A321. Had a truly excellent crew, received a happy birthday, good food, and got some much needed sleep.
I don’t care too much for lounge access, priority pass covers that to an extent, and Mint is otherwise an excellent business class product. Even if the 2-2/1-1 configuration is showing its age.
I have flown JetBlue Mint, and I don't miss lounge access a bit. Airport lounges have become terribly overcrowded, and remember there's no such thing as a free lunch. Fighting crowds in airport lounges just to eat substandard food is not my cup of tea. As you found on this flight, JetBlue's Mint meal service is excellent. So for me, getting on the plane with an appetite to enjoy their good food is a bonus.
MINT is awesome. Flew one of the last Newark to Aruba runs and it was worth every penny to see my friends faces light up when they saw the seats.
I really, really enjoy the both of you. I don't think many couples get to be very successful on UA-cam but you are very special and your content is now even better together with Suzanne. Always enjoyable. Thank you.
I flew on the exact same aircraft from JFK to AMS pretty recently. I loved the economy class product too! Great video!
You make the most accessible of all the aspirational flight reviews. A pleasure to watch!
I flew Amsterdam to Boston on Jet Blue and LOVED it. It was such a breath of fresh air.
Thank you two for sharing a great flight. I keep hearing JetBlue is very nice to flying to and from Europe now with the Mint Service Class. You two are right about a lounge access for both sides if the Atlantic. Having Priority Pass helps me as well.
Each to ones own really re airport lounges, i don't mind Jet Blue not having lounges., it's the whole onboard experience such as pre take-off drinks / food / IFE / seat comfort and F.A service that's important to me!. Awesome flight review there Jeb & Suzanne🛫👍
This looks like an amazing way to cross the pond! Great seat, service and yummy food
Jet Blue is the best airline hands down. I have their credit card and I'm a Mosaic member. I'd never pay for one of the Mint seats but I always upgrade to the extra comfort seats with more leg room. I could care less if they have a lounge or not honestly.
Another great video Jeb and Suzanne! Thank you!
What a sublime video offering the surreal view of aircrafts in the tarmac and plush services on a Jetblue transatlantic route!
Travel day is so hectic, I try to minimize as much as possible the time at the airport - so for me, a lounge is not a big deal. If it meant a lower fare because of the lack of a lounge, count me in!!!!! Great video (as they always are)!
I love the mint experience will definitely do it again 😊
That Lounge Question is good one! With more and more Airlines unbundling Lounge Access in their Fares is interesting! Back in the day to get into a Lounge, one had to fly in First or Business Class and be given an invite by that Airline - QF had The Captains Club this all before Loyalty Programs!! My Personal preference is if I am paying for a Business Class fare I expect Lounge Access. The Irony of my comment is the Airline I work for doesn't offer a Lounge Proposition on what I would call our Flagship International Route CNS/HND which is discontinuing in February next year. Jeb and Suzanne Keep up the Great Work!! Love You both and your frankly honest videos!!
Hi Jeb and Suzanne, thank you for this latest review. In terms of your lounge question, being an Australian, you know that to get to Europe we have a choice of Singapore, Dubai or Doha. Those first 8 or 12 hours enable a clear break and with lounge access, a shower is great to face the next 12/14 hours. Flying across,the Atlantic, the 6/7 hours mean that
you are at a probable destination and the need for a shower is less evident, the Jet Blue option is one I would exercise with alacrity and faced with large queue to get into a crowded lounge, I would do what you guys did: skip it. I think,the relatively low score for this service due to lack of a lounge was perhaps a bit severe with apparent good food, OK seats, service and a splendid cost.
When are you guys coming back to Australia, let us know and we will organise a get together with know reviewers and hordes of your aviation fans ( plus drinks)
Thanks for another flight excellent flight review.
Jet Blue is able to offer great fares and excellent onboard service due to the fact they don't operate a lounge.
I'd say lounge access is more important when you have a few hours during a stopover when it is nice to relax, maybe shower, charge your devices and get some work done from them. From your departing airport, especially one with plenty of restaurants and cafes like Schiphol, they are less crucial. The food/coffee is better in them than in most lounges anyway.
You guys are adorable. And I love your enthusiasm, appreciate your review!
We flew round trip Boston to Dublin last summer on Mint. We're hard-core first class travelers if the flight is longer than two hours. The westbound trip is always fine, no matter what airline, but the eastbound trip is brutal, the older I get. British Airways is probably the best, but very pricy. Virgin is pretty good, though on the eastbound flight, for a good price. And, they have a really nice first-class lounge at the departure airports.
Always enjoy this dude's videos. He's the best.
Great video! Thanks for making the menus clear and the food visuals excellent. I would never have thought of JetBlue for transatlantic until this video. Thanks.
You are the best. Always enjoy watching you guys.
Finally, he reviews JetBlue! My favorite airline :D Great video!
Hope you enjoyed it!
@@GreenerGrassI did :) You make the best airline reviews!
Doing this in a few weeks can’t wait. Thanks for the video
Have a great trip!!
Just the info we need. Thanks! Really enjoy your videos!
All that food looked so good and being able to choose what you want from your seat is a very good option rather than pre ordering when you purchase your tickets
Thanks for flying us! Glad you enjoyed :)
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Another cool vid, love you guys you are a great team !
New Jeb video! As always, you and Susan do a great job with being objective with your reviews!
As for the lounge, I've never flown international (want to someday) so I've never used a lounge. The longest time I've spent in an airport was 5.5 hours (O'Hare) and I was able to walk around to see the cool stuff there and find some good seats to use my computer when needed. For me, I don't need a lounge because I enjoy walking around airports to stretch my legs and see what there is, but that's not to say I wouldn't ever use one if I had the opportunity. Maybe one day!
Wow! Everything looked amazing and clean. 😊
Ahhh I like the food idea that Suean got better than others still love u 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏👏🫵🏽❗️❗️❗️💯💯💯💯
Great video, enjoyed the detail on the meals and seat amenities, keep em comin'!
Honestly As a New Yorker, we love to fly JetBlue Having access to a lounge is a perk, however , to be able to experience “Mint” for a reasonable price and great food and service as well as comfort , to me certainly is more important than sitting in a lounge at an airport Also, as you have pointed out many times, JetBlue has a fleet of newer planes The WiFi is superb , live tv and a very nice cabin crew and flight crew take precedence over a lounge to sit in while you wait to board I was a bit disappointed that having a designated lounge would make the JetBlue experience only 19/25 on the “Jeb score” The service seemed so wonderful on your flight , all the “special” touches as well as great meals I think definitely were more important than a crowded lounge
OMG I’ve been waiting for this for so long
Polaris lounge is one of the main reasons I fly Polaris international .. lounges are critical
I literally just did this exact route a week ago and it was absolutely the best flight my family had been on.
You guys make a great team! You are a lucky man Jeb Brooks...
Y’all look soo cute together fr🙏🙏
I never thought airline food could look so good! I would definitely get the studio. More spacious.
I was in Amsterdam earlier this month and decided to swing by the Panorama Terrace as part of my trip. I'm so glad it was highlighted here because it's such a good call for plane spotting! There's also a nice restaurant area up there too if you're looking for a bite to eat. Loved this video!
Solid review!! So tempted to try this product. Now that Jet Blue has announced a Lounge concept for JFK and BOS for Mint since this video posting it will intriguing to see what they come up with.
Thanks,,,living in the Netherlands....lookin for flights to the US. Jetblue came across. Seeing this will change our minds.
No lounge no problem for a lie down seat across the Atlantic. Jet blue is a great airline
Thanks for mentioning the terrace. It was a great place to visit before my return trip to Atlanta!
I think for lounge access, it really depends on the length of flight - if short-haul, you'd probably want to enjoy all the benefits as much as possible so a lounge would 100% be worth arriving early for! However, if I was on a long-haul, I think the additional room/lie-flat bed and in-flight package outweighs the importance of the lounge.