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JetBlue expands in Boston with new flights to Barcelona and Milan

By Mark Reif Nov 22, 2025 9:00 AM

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This week, JetBlue announced daily summer seasonal service from Boston to two noted European destinations: Milan, Italy and Barcelona, Spain. Both routes will embark from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), with the trip to Spain’s Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) starting April 16, and the flight to Italy’s Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) beginning May 11. As of November 20, travelers can purchase fares on jetblue.com.

The airline expands its transatlantic network with new routes linking Boston to two major European cities

With the additions, JetBlue further positions itself as a top leisure airline out of Boston, with flights to the U.S., Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. That includes nine routes to Europe as of this summer. The Milan and Barcelona trips give customers access to two European cultural centers, with the former’s reputation for style and design, and the latter’s architectural and artistic delights. Of course, there’s also fine cuisine and views of the Mediterranean Sea (Barcelona) and the Alps (Milan).

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“As we expand our New England footprint with new service from Boston to Barcelona and Milan, we’re bringing more travelers the elevated service that has redefined transatlantic air travel, including our award-winning Mint premium experience,” said Joanna Geraghty, Chief Executive Officer of JetBlue. “Customers flying to Europe with JetBlue enjoy the kind of thoughtful design, privacy, and hospitality they simply won’t find with legacy carriers, and we’re proud to continue delivering incredible value and style on both sides of the Atlantic.”

The flights to Milan and Barcelona will be aboard Airbus A321 aircraft, featuring JetBlue’s Mint Premium experience, with private suites and small plates imagined by Delicious Hospitality Group’s (DHG) popular New York City restaurants Charlie Bird and Pasquale Jones.

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