"The added ability to pay with Venmo for flights on JetBlue and manage travel costs during the trip through Groups helps solve the pain points of shared expenses from the time of booking to returning home," PayPal's John Anderson, senior vice president and general manager of consumer, said in a statement.
Venmo payment options are the latest announcement in a broader effort from JetBlue to enhance its services and boost profits. The struggling low-cost carrier has searched for new revenue streams as larger airlines introduce their own budget options, increasing competition for those flyers.
Starting today, U.S.-based travelers can now use Venmo to pay for flights at checkout, the airline announced in a statement. This widely used peer-to-peer mobile payment app, powered by PayPal, allows users to send payments to individuals and retailers using their Venmo balance,
American Airlines' CEO remarked that, in 2024, the airline's employees achieved a number of important milestones.
The settlement detailed the missteps PayPal took in the lead-up to the attack and highlighted common risks — both on compliance and security — banks face.
A couple from Arizona is suing American Airlines for alleged racial discrimination. The lawsuit was filed after an incident that happened when the couple was traveling for their honeymoon in 2022, where the two were reportedly accused of sex trafficking.
A major US airline announced it will accept online booking payments from Venmo to attract younger flyers. Customers are shown a pop-up window with a QR code to scan on the payment app.
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Venmo is an easy way to pay, but credit card holders might not receive extra bonus points for the transaction.
The suit contends that racist actions by American Airlines employees led to the arrest by police of the Arizona newlyweds while on their honeymoon.
Venmo payment options are available on the airline’s website and will roll out on their mobile app “in the coming months,” the carrier announced.