Wednesday, November 19, 2014

JetBlue adding bag fees, cutting legroom, breaking hearts

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Say it ain't so, JetBlue.


The airline that billed itself as customer-friendly is going to start taking some very unfriendly steps soon, according to its SEC filings. Those steps will include baggage fees — a common charge by other airlines — and steps to cut back on legroom.




...or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. MT @jacknicas: BREAKING: JetBlue to add bag fees and cut passenger legroom


— Nate Goldman (@NateGoldman) November 19, 2014



The move comes as something of a surprise considering JetBlue has performed well financially, with its stock up more than 50% in 2014, sitting just below its all-time high. However, the Wall Street Journal noted earlier in 2014 that the company has faced rising costs, which caused it to miss some earnings estimates Read more...


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