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JetBlue To Charge For Headsets

8/31/2007 at 2:52 PM
Tags: JetBlue, Airlines, In-Flight Entertainment (all tags)

One of the nice things about flying JetBlue--when you're on the 63% of flights that are on time, that is--is the free headsets. It's like a little housewarming gift before your flight. And the flight attendants are always so happy when they're handing them out: It's so easy to pacify these passengers with headphones!

Well, the fun times are over. With the company still bleeding cash from its new Customer Bill of Rights--and a stock price well below last January's high--something had to give. Starting sometime this fall or winter, those headsets will be at least $2. And don't expect any free pillows, either: a pack with a pillow, blanket and eye mask will be $5.

Sure, we usually have our own headphones and carry a jacket onboard. But don't tell us you've never forgotten your amenities just to have JB save the day. Ah, those were the days.

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