Welcome Home, Boston: JetBlue to Open Second BlueHouse™ Lounge, Adds New Access for Mint® Customers

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 24, 2026--

JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced that its second BlueHouse™ airport lounge will officially open at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Terminal C at 5 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 27, 2026. With the opening of BlueHouse in JetBlue’s second largest focus city, the airline also announced it will expand its lounge access to include departing customers traveling on Mint or Mint Flex fares.

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As a major element of JetBlue’s broader JetForward strategy, which includes delivering more premium, customer-centric experiences, the new BlueHouse Boston brings the airline’s signature hospitality to its major focus city with a thoughtfully designed space that feels like an extension of home. Inspired by Boston’s history, iconic neighborhoods and renowned hospitality, the lounge gives customers a relaxed and seamless place to work, dine, play or unwind before takeoff.

“BlueHouse Boston brings our customers a new way to experience the thoughtful hospitality and elevated amenities they’ve come to expect from JetBlue, both on the ground and in the air,” said Marty St. George, president, JetBlue. “We’re excited to extend that experience to more customers, while being thoughtful about access so our lounges remain comfortable, welcoming spaces where customers can truly relax and enjoy their time before a flight. In Boston, we’ve created a space that feels distinctly JetBlue and celebrates the city and greater New England.”

Key Highlights of BlueHouse at Boston Logan International Airport:

A New Lounge, More Value for Mint Customers

BlueHouse is a signature benefit for JetBlue’s most loyal customers and premium travelers, enhancing the value of its award-winning TrueBlue® loyalty program. Beginning August 27, complimentary BlueHouse access will expand to all customers with departing travel on a confirmed Mint or Mint Flex fare.

In the coming weeks, JetBlue will also introduce Mint Base, a new lower-fare option designed to make it easier for more customers to experience JetBlue’s award-winning Mint experience onboard. Mint Base will not include BlueHouse access or complimentary advanced seat selection, and fees will apply to changes and cancellations. Customers who value these additional benefits can continue to select Mint or Mint Flex fares, both of which include complimentary BlueHouse access and advance seat selection along with no change or cancellation fees.

“Our customers choose Mint for an elevated travel experience, and we want to give them more ways to shape that experience around what matters to them,” said St. George. “BlueHouse remains a signature benefit for our most loyal customers, while access through eligible Mint fares gives customers another way to make their journey even more rewarding.”

More on Boston BlueHouse: A Love Letter to Boston

BlueHouse Boston draws on the character of Boston and greater New England through locally inspired design, art and playful details throughout the space. From an entrance inspired by a classic Boston home to neighborhood influences woven throughout the lounge, the experience is designed to welcome customers from the moment they arrive.

“BlueHouse Boston is designed to feel like a warm, stylish New England home – welcoming, comfortable and full of details that spark inspiration and nostalgia,” said Stephanie Evans Greene, senior vice president, marketing and brand, JetBlue. “From the local partnerships and artwork to the playful surprises throughout the space, we wanted customers to feel connected to Boston just like JetBlue.”

Among the Boston-inspired features customers can discover:

Additional patterns, textures and finishes throughout BlueHouse Boston take inspiration from Beacon Hill, Downtown Boston and residential communities across New England.

Premium Travel with JetBlue’s Signature Hospitality

BlueHouse Boston reflects JetBlue’s continued investment in delivering a more premium travel experience for customers, both in the air and on the ground, and marks another milestone in the airline’s ongoing investment in Boston as part of its broader JetForward strategy. The opening follows the airline’s recent accolade for its New York-JFK BlueHouse location, which was named the No. 1 "Best Airport Lounge" in Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice™ Awards 2026, a consumer-voted program recognizing standout travel and hospitality experiences.

This summer, JetBlue is offering more than 133 daily departures from Boston to 68 destinations, including 25 international destinations and nine daily nonstop flights to Europe. JetBlue continues to strengthen its position as Boston’s leading leisure airline, expanding its network with new service to destinations including Barcelona and Milan.

Access to BlueHouse:

Eligible customers and guests may access BlueHouse up to three hours before their scheduled departure and must present a confirmed, same-day boarding pass for travel on a Mint, Mint Flex, EvenMore, EvenMore Flex, Main, or Main Flex fare. Mosaic 1-3 members and JetBlue Plus & Business cardmembers and eligible guests may access BlueHouse by purchasing a one-time pass in person at the BlueHouse check-in desk, pending space availability.

For more information about BlueHouse and access eligibility, visit jetblue.com/bluehouse.

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.

BlueHouse Boston food and beverage option. Photo courtesy of JetBlue.

BlueHouse Boston central bar. Photo courtesy of JetBlue.

BlueHouse Boston entryway. Photo courtesy of JetBlue.

BlueHouse Boston dining and lounge space. Photo courtesy of JetBlue.

A mental health advocate suspected of killing her police officer husband was found dead Monday, six days after she disappeared from her Massachusetts home, authorities said.

Karen Solomon, an advocate who called for improvements and greater awareness of police mental health issues, had disappeared after Worcester Police Officer Kurt Solomon was found dead at their home just before 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 18. Officials had named Karen Solomon a suspect and said she was believed to be armed.

“We believe this case is a tragic murder-suicide that occurred,” Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier said at a news conference Monday.

Two people who worked at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital reported finding human remains nearby, and officers recovered a woman’s corpse, Saucier said. A final ID was still pending, but authorities said they were confident it was Karen Solomon.

A handgun found near her body was not a Worcester police service weapon, and investigators were working to determine who owned it.

On Aug. 19, authorities released doorbell camera footage of Karen Solomon walking down a street in a T-shirt, shorts and flip-flops, just minutes after officers responded to the couple’s home and found her husband’s body.

Kurt Solomon, who had served 31 years with the police department, was mortally injured with a sharp object, authorities have said.

Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said Karen Solomon had been at the house on the morning of her husband's death, and investigators were looking to question her. An arrest warrant issued over the weekend charged her with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Police handed out flyers with her photo to drivers in the area. An intensive law enforcement search that included local, state and federal agencies centered on the area near the couple's Worcester home and a reservoir about a mile (1.6 kilometers) away. Authorities had deployed drones, boats and tracking dogs.

Karen Solomon, 58, co-founded the group First H.E.L.P., which advocates for the mental health of police officers. She also wrote two books — “Hearts Beneath the Badge” and “The Price They Pay” — about the physical and psychological experiences of first responders.

In a 2020 interview on the “Dr. Phil” show with Phil McGraw, she said police departments often offered little help to the families of officers who took their own lives.

In a statement read by Saucier during Monday's news conference, the Solomon family thanked law enforcement for helping them find some answers.

“The nightmare of the past week has left our family heartbroken and rudderless," the family said. “The compassion, dedication and empathy of all agencies involved have given us light in face of darkness.”

A wake for Kurt Solomon was scheduled for Tuesday, and his funeral for Wednesday, the police chief said. The local police union president, Thomas Duffy, described him as “a tremendous human being” who was like family.

This screen grab made from video provided by WCVB-TV shows a police officer standing guard over a home in Worcester, Mass., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (WCVB-TV via AP)