Everyone talks about Delta One and United Polaris when business class comes up. But here's a secret that Florida flyers are sleeping on: JetBlue Mint from FLL and MCO to Europe is genuinely excellent and costs a fraction of what the legacy carriers charge.
The Basics
JetBlue Mint is their premium cabin with lie-flat seats, a door (on the Mint Studio option), craft cocktails, and food that doesn't taste like airplane food. They fly transatlantic from JFK, BOS, and, here's the important part, Fort Lauderdale. The FLL to London Gatwick route launched in 2024 and they've been expanding ever since.
Pricing That Makes No Sense (In a Good Way)
We regularly see Mint fares from FLL to London for $999-$1,400 one-way. For comparison, Delta One from MIA to Heathrow runs $2,800-$4,200. BA Club World is $2,200+. JetBlue is literally half the price for a product that's arguably better for the route length.
Our team grabbed a FLL to Paris fare for $1,100 last month. Round trip in lie-flat for what most people pay for a premium economy ticket on other carriers. We pushed it to Premium Plus members and it sold out in about 4 hours.
What You Actually Get
- Lie-flat seat (not angled flat, fully flat)
- Mint Studio has a closing door for privacy
- Multi-course meal designed by a real chef
- Free high-speed WiFi
- Two free checked bags
- Lounge access at select airports
The Routes from Florida
From FLL, JetBlue Mint currently flies to: - London Gatwick (daily) - Paris CDG (4x weekly) - Amsterdam (3x weekly, seasonal)
They also connect through JFK to Edinburgh and Dublin, but the direct FLL routes are where the value is insane.
How to Score the Best Mint Fares
Book 2-4 months out for the best prices. Tuesday is usually when new Mint availability drops. And here's a pro tip: JetBlue TrueBlue points transfer 1:1 from Chase Ultimate Rewards. So if you have a Chase Sapphire card, you can book Mint for about 50,000-70,000 points one-way. That's elite value.
We monitor Mint pricing daily and alert members when fares drop below $1,200 round trip. Join the Birdsnest community to hear when our team spots these live.
Anyway, if you're in South Florida and want a transatlantic business class experience without refinancing your home, JetBlue Mint is the answer. Sign up here and we'll alert you the next time fares drop.