The Best of New York, Now Boarding: JetBlue Debuts New Mint® Menus from Crown Shy and Birdee

JetBlue reinforces commitment to exceptional hospitality and destination-worthy dining, with new menus available now; onboard July 31

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today unveiled the first menus from its newest Mint^® culinary partners – Crown Shy and Birdee – available online now and across select domestic and transatlantic Mint routes starting July 31, 2026.

Developed in collaboration with Kent Hospitality Group, the new menus from New York City eateries Crown Shy and Birdee build on JetBlue's distinctive approach to hospitality, bringing a fresh, unmistakably New York perspective to Mint that captures the creativity, energy and culinary excellence of the city's dining scene.

“The best part of any new Mint menu is seeing it come to life onboard,” said Stephanie Evans Greene, senior vice president of marketing and brand, JetBlue. “Our teams worked closely with the talented chefs at Crown Shy and Birdee to thoughtfully adapt their dishes for the onboard experience. We're excited for customers to enjoy menus that bring two of New York's most exciting restaurants to their next Mint flight.”

“There are a lot of people who will get their first taste of Crown Shy and Birdee on a JetBlue flight. Whether someone is dining with us in New York City or flying around the world, the goal is always to make them feel genuinely cared for. We’re grateful for the collaboration with the JetBlue team to create dishes that stay authentic to our restaurants while translating naturally to the experience of dining in the air,” said Jassimran Singh, Executive Chef-Partner, Crown Shy and Renata Ameni, Executive Pastry Chef-Partner, Birdee.

Restaurant-Worthy, Ready for Takeoff

Inspired by Crown Shy, the Michelin-starred Manhattan restaurant celebrated for its modern American cuisine, and Birdee, the beloved Brooklyn bakery and all-day café known for its elevated comfort food and pastries, the new Mint menus bring bold flavor and creativity that represent the airline's hometown dining scene.

Whether customers are starting their day with breakfast or settling in for lunch or dinner, they'll enjoy thoughtfully crafted dishes that showcase bold flavors, elevated culinary technique and the airline’s authentic hospitality that defines its Mint experience.

JetBlue also continues to make personalization a priority, with options that make it easier for customers to tailor their meals, including vegetarian (V), nut-free (NF), dairy-free (DF) and gluten-free (GF) selections.

Featured menu highlights include:

Breakfast by Birdee

• Strawberries & cream croissant
• Mochi waffle with butter and maple syrup
• Bacon Egg and Cheese (BEC) on Parker House roll with harissa aioli
• Shakshuka with cherry pepper relish and feta

Lunch & Dinner by Crown Shy

• Warm Parker House Roll with olive labne spread
• Crown Shy chicken with citrus marinated thigh and hot sauce vinaigrette
• Pork Katsu with hot cherry glaze and scallions
• Razor Clam chowder with roasted carrots and thyme
• Sweet potato lasagnette with pecorino cream and chervil

Desserts & Additional Offerings

• Chocolate tart with sabayon and port wine syrup
• Strawberry olive oil shortcake with meringue and crème fraiche
• Warm chocolate chip cookie by Birdee

For more information about JetBlue Mint and to view full menus, visit jetblue.com/flying-with-us/inflight-experience/mint-dining-drinks-menus.

Additional concepts from Kent’s strategic partner Four Clovers Hospitality Group, including the popular Red Hook Tavern and Hometown Bar-B-Que, will join the Mint dining lineup in early 2027 menu rotations.

Setting the Mint Standard—and Raising It

JetBlue Mint offers a fresh take on premium travel, combining fully lie-flat seats, elevated dining, intuitive and residential design features and thoughtful service on select domestic and transatlantic routes. Intentionally designed to bring the comfort and privacy of a boutique hotel to the skies, Mint has redefined premium flying and quickly become a top choice for customers since its debut in 2014.

In 2026, JetBlue earned its second consecutive JD Power Award for ranking #1 in Customer Satisfaction among First/Business Class Passengers¹, recognizing the airline's continued investment in delivering an exceptional premium travel experience.

About JetBlue

JetBlue is New York’s Hometown Airline^® and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers to more than 100 destinations throughout the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and Europe. For more information and the best fares, visit jetblue.com.

1. JetBlue Airways received the highest score in the First/Business Class segment of the JD Power 2025-2026 North America Airline Satisfaction Studies of passengers’ satisfaction with their airline experience. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.