JetBlue flyers now have a — hopefully — new, easier and more efficient way of hitting the skies.
In fact, it’s the first airline to move forward with offering customers this option.
According to a company press release, JetBlue customers are now able to use Venmo when booking flights.
The press release explains how JetBlue has already launched this option on their website, but will slowly roll out Venmo payment offerings on the JetBlue mobile app over the course of the next few months.
For those unfamiliar, Venmo is a payment app that allows people to give and receive money by linking to credit or debit cards as well as bank accounts.
And this isn’t limited to just individual consumers — many businesses, too, offer Venmo payment options in lieu of cash or card.
“We’re continually looking for ways to make it easier to book a JetBlue flight on our website and mobile app,” said JetBlue Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Carol Clements, via the release.
“Adding Venmo offers a seamless payment option for our customers who enjoy the ease and convenience of the Venmo platform.”
“Travel is not just about the destination, but the people you go with and how you share the experience,” added Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Group, John Anderson.
“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.”