JetBlue Becomes First Airline to Accept Venmo for Online Bookings

The move aims to enhance the digital travel experience as the airline seeks new revenue streams in a competitive market.

JetBlue now allows customers to book flights using Venmo on its website, with mobile app integration planned in the coming months.
This marks the first time an airline has accepted Venmo, a popular payment platform owned by PayPal, for online bookings.
Passengers can use their Venmo balance or linked payment methods, such as debit and credit cards, to complete transactions.
The initiative is part of JetBlue's broader efforts to improve services and recover from financial losses sustained since the pandemic.
JetBlue shares rose by 6% following the announcement, reflecting investor optimism about the airline's digital strategy.