JetBlue Airways (JBLU) is gaining significant attention in the market today after announcing that it is the first airline to accept Venmo as a payment option. This groundbreaking move has fueled investor optimism,

JetBlue is adding a new premium travel tier to its flights with perks including more leg room, two complimentary alcoholic drinks and early boarding as part of the airline’s blitz of higher-end options to draw more travelers to its flights.

Venmo is an easy way to pay, but credit card holders might not receive extra bonus points for the transaction.

As the first airline to accept Venmo payments, JetBlue is also the first to contend with online fraud that's common with any digital marketplace.

JetBlue has announced it is the first airline to accept Venmo as a payment option when you book online. Whether you’re using your Venmo balance, a linked bank account, or even a credit card, paying for your flight just got a whole lot easier.

The carrier announced Tuesday it would begin accepting Venmo as a payment method for tickets, which it claims is an airline industry first. JetBlue, which made its reputation on cheap fares, has been facing a rising level of competition as more and more legacy airlines offer competitive prices.

United Airlines UAL, Alaska Air Group ALK and American Airlines AAL reported better-than-expected earnings per share and revenues for the fourth quarter of 2024. Results were aided by upbeat air travel demand and low fuel costs.

Airline officials said that by accepting Venmo, it now offers customers an easy and secure payment option when they book flights directly with JetBlue online. As of Tuesday, the option was only available on jetblue.com. The airline said it would be available on its app in the coming months.

A major US airline announced it will accept online booking payments from Venmo to attract younger flyers. Customers are shown a pop-up window with a QR code to scan on the payment app.

JetBlue introduces Venmo as a payment option for flight bookings, being the first airline to do so. This enhances their online and mobile booking experience.

JetBlue has announced it is the first airline to accept Venmo as a payment method for online bookings. The feature is currently available on their website and is slated to roll out on their JetBlue mobile app.