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True Blue
I've flown JetBlue more than any other airline. Prior to moving, their fares made it possible for me to fly from VA to Los Angeles for last-minute bookings. JB airline was an important tool in getting me where I am today.
JB airline got me to Skywalker Ranch to meet with George Lucas last minute and affordably. I remember it well: It was the first time I booked my own ticket, and the first time I flew by myself. The company”™s airline partner, United”™s, airfare was listing at around $1,000 for a next-day ticket (which was too high for the show”™s budget) and other airlines were just as high. The department assistant was at a loss, so I tried an airline I had seen in EW, Jet Blue, and JB got me there for $250. And it was comfortable!
I”™ve written to JetBlue in the past. Sometimes to thank them for being them; the them that enables me to make it home for Christmas, other times to offer feedback since I fly with them so often. Yesterday, I wrote Dear JetBlue about something else. I don”™t know anyone who works there, so it was a cold contact.
Today, less than 24 hours later, I have vouchers for the entire, LA-based cast and crew”™s airfare.
That”™s right: JetBlue is sponsoring the airfare for Artemis Eternal.
Something that was fairly easy for them to do on their end has now made a huge difference to our production.
I once flew on the same flight as JB CEO David Neeleman. He was sitting behind me; aisle seat. I was looking for a blanket and he got up and got two for me, along with a pillow. Then I realized who he was, because I had heard a little about his character and that he flew JB quite a bit.
There”™s no first class on JetBlue: Everyone has the same size seat, the same snacks and the same TV. It”™s a welcome break from the hierarchy that occurs on other planes.
Thank you, thank you to JetBlue, the office of David Neeleman and to the lovely, expedient Carol Archer.
As I've mentioned, there are a mighty handful of venders supporting the film, most of them small businesses (which I will list in times to come as they are a testament to generosity and vision). It”™s rather remarkable when a larger corporation stands up on the same side as small businesses and is generous with their resources and talents, too. It speaks to community.
It speaks to a fantastic mentality.
Remember that the next time you”™re looking for low fares.
So JetBlue”™s onboard, Grózer in Hungary is onboard”¦
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