JetBlue scales back transatlantic meal service, nixes hot food

JetBlue Airways is no longer serving hot food to economy passengers on transatlantic flights.
“After a trial run this summer on our Dublin and Edinburgh seasonal flights, we extended a new core menu onto our six transatlantic daily flights this fall,” a statement from the airline said. “This change is part of our effort to ensure we can continue to provide a great experience at JetBlue’s competitive fares on these routes.”
JetBlue has been working to cut costs and realign its strategy after its proposed merger with Spirit Airlines was blocked by the Biden administration.
Passengers in Mint business class will still be served hot food on transatlantic JetBlue flights. The changes to the economy menu took effect on Sept. 1, according to a JetBlue spokesperson.
The airline was lauded for its innovative partnership with Dig, formerly Dig Inn, a New York-based fast-casual restaurant that caters its transatlantic flights. The new chilled meals are still designed by Dig.
JetBlue’s website shows new menu items, including a breakfast crepe on morning flights and a chicken grain bowl on evening flights as part of the overhauled cabin service.
Zach Wichter is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in New York. You can reach him at [email protected].