Jet Blue Will Fill Its Planes to Capacity in January 2021

Jet Blue Will Fill Its Planes to Capacity in January 2021.

The budget airline has been blocking off seats in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 and will continue to do so through the holiday season.

But after the new year, it's back to business as usual.

Joanna Geraghty, Jet Blue president and COO, announced the news in a letter to employees.

Citing various research, Geraghty argued that the risk of contracting COVID-19 while flying is low.

The cabin air system and hospital-grade HEPA filters make the aircraft safer than most other indoor environments, .., Joanna Geraghty, Jet Blue president and COO, via Fox News.

... and our face coverings policy – the first among U.S. airlines – provides an additional layer of safety, Joanna Geraghty, Jet Blue president and COO, via Fox News.

From Dec.

2 to Jan.

7, Jet Blue will be operating at 85% capacity.

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On Jan.

8, all seats will be available to book