JetBlue will become the first airline to accept Venmo payments for flights.
The airline announced yesterday Venmo payment options are now available on their website. The carrier is expected to roll out Venmo payments on their mobile app later this year.
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According to CNN, the new payment method is coming as the airline is looking for new ways to make money.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, JetBlue has struggled with making a profit. In 2022, the airline reported $260 million in losses. In 2023, they saw $151 million; during the first nine months of 2024, they reported $173 million in losses, according to CNN.
Last year, the airline announced economy passengers would no longer receive hot meals on transatlantic flights in a move to lower costs.
Last summer, the carrier announced they were grounding all San Antonio operations. Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport ended in October.
In the fall, JetBlue released details on its new plan to introduce its first-ever airport lounges in JFK and Boston Logan airports.
Earlier this month, the airline announced they would be adding new flights to Canada and Honduras.
JetBlue shares rose six percent in mid-day trading following the announcement.