Speaking to Skift, JetBlue president Marty St. George said it’s possible to balance a low-cost airline with high-end lounges. If realized as planned, these could be some of the most exclusive spaces of any U.S. carrier.
JetBlue’s strategy of cutting unprofitable routes and focusing on its core markets is starting to see returns — the carrier unexpectedly reported a profit in the second quarter.
The $5.5 million grant will obviously help, but Chicago faces a large uphill as it crafts a more inclusive tourism. It's facing historic racial inequalities that continue to keep many neighborhoods down.