The seat cushion is made with Tuft & Needle’s T&N Flex foam (yes, the mattress company), developed just for JetBlue. It’s squishy enough to comfortably sink into, and it responds as you shift, in both the bottom cushion and the backrest. The adjustable headrest also has wings that fold in to cradle your head. “I’ll go on record and say I think they’re some of the most comfortable recline seats that are out there in domestic first class,” Greene says.
What other perks come with BlueFirst?
Aside from the bigger, more comfortable seat, BlueFirst gives travelers a slew of other perks. At every seat, there’s a 13.3-inch screen with Bluetooth for personal earbuds, USB-A, USB-C, and a regular outlet, plus JetBlue’s free Wi-Fi. The overhead bins above the cabin are reserved for BlueFirst passengers, so boarding doesn’t come with the usual scramble for space, and each large bifold tray table has a stand for your phone or tablet. Travelers also get a blanket and an amenity kit with socks, earbuds, mouthwash, and OSEA Malibu skincare products, including a lip balm, hand cream, and the fan-favorite calming pulse point oil.
What’s more, the perks start before passengers even get on the plane: BlueFirst comes with priority check-in, a faster security lane at more than 30 airports, and Group 1 boarding. Most BlueFirst fares come with two free checked bags—even BlueFirst Base, the cheapest of the three, includes one checked bag.
What food and drinks are served in BlueFirst?
The dining options in BlueFirst depend on how long your flight is. A bento-inspired box is served on flights of 899 miles or more, with an entrée, a side, and a dessert. The exact menu changes based on the route. Dinner might be a tortellini pasta salad with marinated green olives, a pastrami sandwich with a citrusy cabbage salad, or sesame noodles with crispy wontons and a Szechuan dip. The desserts are a highlight: the pasta comes with a carrot cake with a caramel icing top that’s deliciously moist (my personal favorite), and there are colorful macarons and a pistachio chocolate cake on other menus. Breakfast runs from hazelnut-ricotta crêpes to a sweet potato and bean bowl with guacamole and hot sauce, a poached pear, and blueberry chia pudding. There are also kosher, vegan, and gluten-free versions of the boxes.
The whole meal arrives at once in the box, and because there’s no oven on board, everything is served cold or at room temperature—something JetBlue regulars have been quick to point out. However, BlueFirst travelers can also indulge in a basket of premium snacks that includes Swedish candy from Sockerbit, Tosi snack bars, Wholesome Bakery cookies, and Cape Cod chips.