The Future of Flying JetBlue takes delivery of Airbus A321neo with reimagined Mint suites.
From Summer 2021, transatlantic passengers
holder and intuitively-placed power ports, USB
will be able travel in greater comfort than ever,
connections and wireless charging facilities. Each
following the first major design overhaul of Mint.
Mint suite features a tilting 17-inch Thales Avant
Having first launched the Mint concept with lie-
seatback screen and a sliding door for privacy,
flat beds back in 2014, Jet Blue enlisted Acumen
while the all-new Mint Studios – an innovation
Design Associates to elevate the experience for
conceptualised by Acumen and developed in
its new Airbus A321neo aircraft.
partnership with Aim Altitude – feature the
At the start of their creative journey, the London-based studio examined the lifestyle
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largest lie-flat bed of any US carrier (based on total reclined bed surface area).
of the typical Jet Blue passenger, and having
JetBlue is the first to outfit its aircraft with
recognised the blurring between business and
Thompson Aero Seating’s Vantage Solo seat
leisure travel, developed a philosophy known
too, a revolutionary single aisle solution with
as Seamless Living. The idea was to create a
herringbone configuration developed for narrow-
space that would allow for multi-tasking, where
body aircraft and further customised for Jet Blue.
travellers could use multiple devices, and work
For added comfort, the airline has partnered with
and eat simultaneously.
mattress company Tuft & Needle to create a foam
Acumen began by removing the bulky
seat cushion with breathable cover and a memory
stowages of the original concept and replacing
foam-lined pillow. The reimagined cabin also
them with flat, user-friendly surfaces. They
features residential-inspired finishes such as
then introduced dedicated stowage for laptops,
textured suede, soft vegan leather and woodgrain,
handbags and shoes, and with connectivity
while first-of-its-kind mood lighting creates a
in mind, incorporated a unique smartphone
calming environment.
