-

Mario Surprises Travelers in JetBlue Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy Airport; Photos Available on Business Wire’s Website and the Associated Press Photo Network

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nintendo of America and JetBlue are bringing smiles to travelers of all ages with the engaging “Nintendo Switch On the Go” pop-up, located at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport in JetBlue Terminal 5, now through April 20; photos are available on Business Wire’s website and the Associated Press photo network.

On April 7, families and fans were given the chance to play some of the latest Nintendo Switch games, hang out in the pop-up, recharge their devices and may even get a photo with Mario himself!

  1. In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Mario welcomes guests to the “Nintendo Switch On the Go” pop-up in the JetBlue terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, which enhances the family-friendly space with an area for travelers to play some of the latest titles for the Nintendo Switch.
  2. In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Mario, the mustached hero of the Mushroom Kingdom, stops by to greet families at the “Nintendo Switch On the Go” popup in JetBlue’s Terminal 5 in John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City.
  3. In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, families play games together at the “Nintendo Switch On the Go” popup in JetBlue’s Terminal 5 in John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City.
  4. In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, a fan dives into a game using one of the game stations at the “Nintendo Switch On the Go” pop-up in JetBlue’s Terminal 5 in John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City.
  5. In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, a young fan poses with Mario as she visits the “Nintendo Switch On the Go” popup in JetBlue’s Terminal 5 in John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City.
  6. In this photo, Nintendo of America hosts an activation at JetBlue’s Terminal 5 in John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City through April 20. Traveling families are invited to visit some of Mushroom Kingdom’s favorite characters via gameplay at the “Nintendo Switch On the Go” pop-up.

Contacts

Kody Kantor
Golin
213.335.5497
kkantor@golin.com

Nintendo of America


Release Summary
Nintendo of America and JetBlue are bringing smiles to travelers of all ages with the “Nintendo Switch On the Go” pop-up.
Release Versions

Contacts

Kody Kantor
Golin
213.335.5497
kkantor@golin.com

More News From Nintendo of America

Nintendo Download: Happy Holidays!

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content: Digital Spotlight: ’Tis the Season – If you’re looking to spend some quality time with friends and family, why not spread the cheer with some games on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems? Stir up some friendly competition with Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, where the party doesn’t have to stop after the gifts are unwrapped! Or, find out who’s the to...

Nintendo News: Spread Nintendo Cheer with the Hits for the Holidays Sale!

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--’Tis the season, and Nintendo is offering more ways to liven up the celebration with the Hits for the Holidays Sale! From now through 11:59 p.m. PT on January 4, 2026, players shopping on Nintendo eShop or My Nintendo Store can save on digital versions of select games for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems. Whether you’re hunting for last-minute gifts or treating yourself to something new, stock up on games for Nintendo Switch, including Princess...

Nintendo Download: A Rogue-Like Gallery

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content: Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2: The Rogue Prince of Persia – Dive into a thrilling and epic adventure, where every action pulses to the heady rhythm of an intense soundtrack. Master fluid, acrobatic and responsive combat, paired with challenging parkour. Death after death, forge your own playstyle with every run. Through exploration and encounters, find a way to right your wro...
Back to Newsroom