From Restaurant to Plane: JetBlue Brings New York Flavors to the Skies

American airline JetBlue announced today (Tuesday) an upgrade to the Mint business class hospitality experience, with the addition of restaurant groups Kent Hospitality Group and Four Clovers Hospitality Group as the company's new culinary partners.

As part of the move, new menus will be launched on Mint's domestic and transatlantic flights, inspired by New York restaurants Crown Shy and Birdee, starting July 31, 2026. Dishes from Red Hook Tavern and Hometown Bar-B-Que are also expected to join in 2027.

JetBlue is launching a new menu inspired by New York restaurants. Photo: JetBlue

JetBlue explains that the collaboration is designed to bring a hospitality experience on planes at the level of leading restaurants, with dishes inspired by the contemporary New York food scene.

Among the first courses that will be served to passengers are interpretations of dishes associated with the restaurants, including a Birdee-style bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, alongside lunch and dinner dishes based on Crown Shy's flagship dishes, including citrus-marinated chicken.

JetBlue's Mint class was launched in 2014. The company notes that in 2026 it once again earned the highest satisfaction rating among business class passengers and first in JD Power surveys.

JetBlue. Photo: Shutterstock

Stephanie Evans Greene, senior vice president of marketing and brand at JetBlue: “Mint has always been about redefining what customers can expect from premium travel, so we are very thoughtful about the partners we work with,” said Stephanie Evans Greene, senior vice president of marketing and brand, JetBlue. “We look for brands that create experiences people genuinely want to be a part of, where the hospitality, the energy and the attention to detail are just that special. Partnering with Kent and Four Clovers allows us to bring that same excitement and exploratory spirit onboard Mint in a way only JetBlue can.”

Kelly Kent, Partner at Kent Hospitality Group: “New York has always been a city shaped by movement, culture, and great hospitality. As a hospitality group born and built here, we're excited to partner with JetBlue, New York's hometown airline, to bring a taste of the city's dining scene to travelers around the world. It's a natural partnership between two brands that are proud to call New York home.”