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JetBlue Mint is Our Favorite U.S. Business Class, and It's Available for $298 each way coast to coast on many dates between Boston BOS and Seattle SEA from mid-February through June 2021. A more typical rate for this route is $599, so this is about 50% off, and quite honestly the lowest fare we've seen for a 6+ hour flight in JetBlue Mint, even lower than the $399 fares we've previously seen. See JetBlue Mint: The Cheapest Routes (and the Most Expensive).
While not many people will need or want to travel during the winter months, given the pandemic, it could be a good fare to lock in for the late spring and early summer. And if you have plenty of JetBlue TrueBlue points, keep in mind that since TrueBlue is a revenue based program, the award cost is lower when the fare is lower.
There are similar fares to Las Vegas from Newark EWR and Boston BOS, but I don't see many wanting to fly to Vegas right now, during the pandemic.
There are some $354 fares between Newark EWR and San Diego SAN for select dates January-April, so that's another coast to coast option for those needing to travel between NYC and Southern California.
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Securing a JetBlue Mint Suite
One of the perks of reserving JetBlue Mint early is being able to snag one of the four JetBlue Mint Suites, with a closing door and no seat mate. These are 2A, 2F, 4A, and 4F.
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New JetBlue Mint Food and Amenities
JetBlue Mint has changed up its partners. Its tapas style menu, which allows passengers to select three tastes rather than a single large main course, is from New York restaurants Charlie Bird, Pasquale Jones, and Legacy Records. Menus change every three months, but the current Westbound lunch/dinner one offers warm buttered lobster roll, pork shoulder with tuscan spices, chopped chicken salad, burrata with tomato conserva, and arugula with shaved parmigiano.
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JetBlue Mint's pillow, convertible blanket, and snooze kit is courtesy of Tuft & Needle:
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New JetBlue Mint amenity kits from Wanderfuel vary, depending on your flight time and destination.
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Where to Stay in Boston
Among Boston luxury hotels, the Mandarin Oriental Boston generally provides the highest level of service, although it doesn't have a swimming pool. TravelSort Clients enjoy Mandarin Oriental Fan Club benefits:
- USD 100 Food & Beverage or Spa Credit, per room per stay
- Daily full breakfast for up to two in-room guests
- Complimentary High Speed Streaming Internet Access during stay
- Personalized welcome amenity
- Celebratory treat if celebrating a special occasion, such as an anniversary or birthday
- One category room upgrade, subject to availability at time of check-in
- Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
The newest of the luxury hotels is the Four Seasons One Dalton, and this is the hotel to pick if you want modern, high tech conveniences and great views (with the higher category rooms and suites), although service has received mixed reviews from clients. TravelSort Clients enjoy these Four Seasons Preferred benefits:
- Daily full American breakfast for two people per bedroom, served through In-Room Dining or in the hotel restaurant (including buffets)
- USD 100 Hotel credit, once per stay (not applicable on room rate, spa products or Zuma restaurant)
- Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in (excluding Back Bay Corner Suites, Signature Suites, Villas and Private Residences)
- Complimentary basic Internet in all guest rooms; complimentary premium Internet in all suites
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Where to Stay in Seattle
Our top recommendation in Seattle is the Four Seasons Seattle, where Preferred Partner benefits include:
- Daily full American breakfast for two people per bedroom, served through In-Room Dining or in the hotel restaurant (including buffets)
- Food and beverage credit of USD100
- Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in (excluding signature suites, villas, and private residences)
- Complimentary basic Internet in all guest rooms; complimentary premium Internet in all suites
Other options include the Fairmont Olympic Seattle and The Grand Hyatt Seattle.
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