I spent over $700 for a business-class upgrade on JetBlue. The lie-flat seats weren't even the best part.

Jacqueline DoleJun 4, 2024, 01:25 IST

I spent over $700 for a business-class upgrade on JetBlue.Jacqueline Dole

I took a 6 ½-hour JetBlue flight from Boston to Los Angeles for work.
I knew I needed to sleep on the flight, so I upgraded to Mint, JetBlue's business-class cabin.

Earlier this year, I took a 6 ½-hour JetBlue flight from Boston to Los Angeles for work.

I initially purchased a standard "Blue" fare, but knew I needed to get some sleep on the flight. When I saw seats available in the Mint cabin — the airline's business-class section offered on select routes — I decided to spend over $700 on an upgrade.

I'd flown in JetBlue's business class before, which was ranked second-highest in JD Power's North American customer satisfaction ranking, so I was pretty confident the cost would be worth it.

Here's what my experience in JetBlue's Mint cabin was like.

JetBlue's Mint cabin offers lots of upgraded experiences.

All Mint seats can transform into lie-flat beds.Jacqueline Dole

The space comes with a convenient setup to charge and store devices.

My seat had a small cubby area for storage.Jacqueline Dole

The single seats are equipped with a sliding door for privacy.

I loved being able to close the sliding door for additional privacy.Jacqueline Dole

I was able to order a drink before takeoff.

I ordered the Mint Condition, which included my choice of liquor, ginger, lime, cucumber, and mint.Jacqueline Dole

For my meal, I got to choose from three of five menu items.

The options ranged from soups and salads to proteins and pasta dishes.Jacqueline Dole

The food was fantastic and even included gelato for dessert.

I had the burrata served with olives and crostini, the cacio e pepe, and the chicken Milanese.Jacqueline Dole

My business-class experience also included an amenity kit.

The amenity kit included an eye mask, ear plugs, and toiletries.Jacqueline Dole

If the price is right, I’ll always upgrade to Mint.

A Mint upgrade is worth it for longer flights.Jacqueline Dole

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