Aircraft Interiors International
  • News
    • Aircraft Safety
    • Aircraft Seating
    • Airline News
    • Airframer News
    • Cabin Design
    • Catering & Onboard Retail
    • Galleys & Monuments
    • Industry News
    • Inflight Amenities
    • Inflight Connectivity
    • In-flight Entertainment
    • Materials. Trim & Finish
    • MRO
    • Passenger Experience
    • Passenger Health & Safety
    • Sustainability
  • Features
  • Online Magazines
    • March 2025
    • Design Showcase 2025
    • November 2024
    • March 2024
    • November 2023
    • Aug/Sep 2023
    • Archive Issues
    • Subscribe Free!
  • Opinion
  • Videos
  • Images
  • Supplier Spotlight
  • Jobs
    • Browse Industry Jobs
    • Post a Job – It’s FREE!
    • Manage Jobs (Employers)
  • Events
LinkedIn YouTube X (Twitter)
LinkedIn YouTube
Subscribe to Magazine Subscribe to Email Newsletter Media Pack
Aircraft Interiors International
  • News
      • Aircraft Safety
      • Aircraft Seating
      • Airline News
      • Airframer News
      • Cabin Design
      • Catering & Onboard Retail
      • Galleys & Monuments
      • Industry News
      • Inflight Amenities
      • Inflight Connectivity
      • In-flight Entertainment
      • Materials. Trim & Finish
      • MRO
      • Passenger Experience
      • Passenger Health & Safety
      • Sustainability
  • Features
  • Online Magazines
    1. March 2025
    2. Design Showcase 2025
    3. November 2024
    4. September 2024
    5. May 2024
    6. March 2024
    7. Design Showcase 2024
    8. Archive Issues
    9. Subscribe Free!
    Featured
    March 6, 2025

    The March 2025 issue of Aircraft Interiors International is out!

    Accessibility By Web Team
    Recent

    The March 2025 issue of Aircraft Interiors International is out!

    March 6, 2025

    The 2025 Aircraft Interiors International Showcase issue is out!

    January 13, 2025

    The November 2024 issue of Aircraft Interiors International is out!

    November 13, 2024
  • Opinion
  • Videos
  • Podcast
  • Images
  • Supplier Spotlight
  • Jobs
    • Browse Industry Jobs
    • Post a Job – It’s FREE!
    • Manage Jobs (Employers)
  • Events
LinkedIn YouTube
Aircraft Interiors International
Airline News

JetBlue’s 2019 A320 revamp program takes flight

Adam GavineBy Adam GavineMarch 21, 20193 Mins Read
Share LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Email

The first Airbus A320 to feature JetBlue’s updated cabin experience has entered into service – a significant step since this is the first major update of the airline’s A320 cabins since it introduced onboard live television and all-leather seats in 2000.

This is a similar timescale to British Airways new Club World business class seat reveal – see HERE for details.

At the center of the updated cabins is the Meridian seat from Colins Aerospace, with a width of more than 18in, adjustable headrests, a contoured seatback to create extra knee space, a custom seatback stowage feature with an elastic grid, and a pitch claimed to be the longest in economy class of any US airline.

JetBlue is also updating the IFEC systems on the A320s, including 10.1in 1080P Thales Avant seatback displays, with features such as picture-in-picture, a 3D flight map, more than 100 channels of live TV, an expanded catalog of content, and the ability to pair a mobile device to the screen – complemented by the in-seat power.

The free-to-use ViaSat-2 connectivity system will also give customers expanded entertainment choices. The high-speed internet has an expanded coverage area – including throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, where the airline’s ‘Fly-Fi’ branded system had not been available until now.

The Meridian seatfrom Collins Aerospace is being fitted to the 2019 JetBlue A320 cabins
The Meridian seatfrom Collins Aerospace is being fitted to the 2019 JetBlue A320 cabins

A320s make up the majority of JetBlue’s fleet, and the first to receive the all-new 2019 design is named ‘If You Can Read This, You’re Blue Close’. Around one third of JetBlue’s A320 fleet – which totals more than 200 aircraft – is scheduled for restyling completion by the end of the year.

The first phase of the A320 interior cabin restyle began in spring 2018 and modernized the airline’s so-called “classic interiors” to bring them more in line with the airline’s newer A321 aircraft – features such as more modern seats (the Collins Aerospace Pinnacle) and larger seatback displays. More than 12 A320 aircraft have been restyled with these products so far and several more are scheduled for completion in the coming weeks. This spring the restyling will see the airline fully transition to the 2019 version of onboard products for all aircraft going forward.

“JetBlue rocked the airline industry in 2000 with seatback television and all leather seats. In our first makeover since, this incredible new onboard experience represents what the founders would have done if they were launching JetBlue today,” said Marty St George, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, JetBlue. “The new experience brings together technology, entertainment, and comfort with the great service JetBlue customers love so much.”

“Thales is proud to have been a business partner with JetBlue since the beginning of their IFE evolution. The airline has reimagined the flying experience, and with our custom-designed Avant IFE solution, we’ve helped JetBlue reimagine their customer experience on the A320 platform,” added Philippe Carette, CEO, Thales InFlyt Experience.

Share. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email
Previous ArticleBigger capacity overhead bin option developed for Q400
Next Article AVIC to install high-tech CNC technology
Adam Gavine
  • X (Twitter)

Adam loves air travel, and since taking on the Aircraft Interiors International brand he has really enjoyed the opportunity to be involved with the latest aircraft and airline products before they are even launched. Adam co-ordinates the growth of the brand platform, and sits on various panels, including the Crystal Cabin Awards

Related Posts

Airline News

Royal Air Maroc brings in scalable IFE upgrades

May 23, 20252 Mins Read
Aircraft Seating

Luxair selects Recaro R2 SFE economy seat

May 23, 20252 Mins Read
Airline News

Delta brings in new Missoni luxury amenities for Delta One

May 23, 20253 Mins Read
Latest Posts

Encore signs exclusive esports IFE distribution deal with Blast

May 23, 2025

Royal Air Maroc brings in scalable IFE upgrades

May 23, 2025

Luxair selects Recaro R2 SFE economy seat

May 23, 2025
Supplier Spotlights
Our Social Channels
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
Getting in Touch
  • Subscribe to Magazine
  • Meet The Editors
  • Contact Us
  • Media Pack
Related Topics
  • Aerospace Testing
  • Business Airport
  • Business Jet Interiors
FREE WEEKLY NEWS EMAIL!

Get the 'best of the week' from this website direct to your inbox every Wednesday


© 2023 Mark Allen Group Ltd | All Rights Reserved
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.