Articles tagged “jetblue technology ventures”

Short-Term Rentals

Property Manager Frontdesk Laid Off Its Staff and Is On the Brink of Collapse

A multiyear shakeout continues among property managers offering up multifamily buildings.

Dennis Schaal | 4 months ago

Property Manager Frontdesk Laid Off Its Staff and Is On the Brink of Collapse

Airlines

JetBlue Invests in Battery Developer for Electric Aircraft

Electric aviation got another vote of support from JetBlue Technology Ventures. The venture capital arm of its namesake airline is investing in a battery systems developer that could become a leader in powering the many electrified aircraft in development today.

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

JetBlue Invests in Battery Developer for Electric Aircraft

Airlines

JetBlue-Backed Weather Startup Tomorrow.io to Go Public Via SPAC Deal

Silicon Valley sometimes mocks travel companies for not being as nimble as tech startups. So it's refreshing to learn that JetBlue Airways was a valuable mentor to Tomorrow.io, a tech startup that is now being valued at more than $700 million.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

JetBlue-Backed Weather Startup Tomorrow.io to Go Public Via SPAC Deal

Airlines

All-Star Investors Katzenberg, Thiel, and Tosi Take Stake in Travel Startup Flyr

The WestCap Group has led a $150 million round in Flyr, a startup that helps travel companies boost their revenue. "Mogul management" appears to be the new "revenue management."

Sean O'Neill | 3 years ago

All-Star Investors Katzenberg, Thiel, and Tosi Take Stake in Travel Startup Flyr

Airlines

JetBlue-Backed Startup Flyr Buys Two Companies to Expand Its Airline Software

Airlines have historically been cautious about adopting new technologies. So it's striking to hear any talk that carriers are buying new software during the pandemic-related revenue crisis.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

JetBlue-Backed Startup Flyr Buys Two Companies to Expand Its Airline Software

Online Travel

JetBlue Backs Transparent and Accor Backs Treebo: Travel Startup Funding This Week

It's reassuring that JetBlue Technology Ventures is still actively investing after founder Bonny Simi's recent departure. But it's a bit of a headscratcher to see Accor investing in Treebo for its hotel software, given that the hospitality group has its own tech subsidiary D-Edge.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

JetBlue Backs Transparent and Accor Backs Treebo: Travel Startup Funding This Week

Airlines

This Startup Is Selling Fly-by-the-Hour Airline Gift Cards

This startup has the JetBlue Tech Ventures seal of approval, which means something in the travel space. But we're not sure why consumers would rather receive a gift card for airplane hours, than a gift card worth cash.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

This Startup Is Selling Fly-by-the-Hour Airline Gift Cards

Airlines

JetBlue CEO Defends Bag Fee Hike as Cost of Doing Business

JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes knows there is nostalgia for the days before airlines introduced so many fees. But he said he is more focused on the carrier's other priorities: legroom, entertainment, and Wi-Fi.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 5 years ago

JetBlue CEO Defends Bag Fee Hike as Cost of Doing Business

Airlines

Video: Why JetBlue Is Betting a Revolution Is Coming for Short-Haul Travel

JetBlue isn't the largest or strongest of the U.S. airlines. But it is betting its Silicon Valley venture firm will help catapult it past its stronger rivals. It's not a bad strategy.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Video: Why JetBlue Is Betting a Revolution Is Coming for Short-Haul Travel

Airlines

Skift Tech Forum Preview: Why JetBlue Airways Entered the Venture Capital Business

As an airline, JetBlue Airways lags behind its peers in many metrics, including overall profit, on-time performance and network strength. But it's trying to take the offensive by nurturing start-ups through its Silicon Valley venture capital subsidiary. Will this strategy lead to success? We'll know in a few years.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Skift Tech Forum Preview: Why JetBlue Airways Entered the Venture Capital Business