JetBlue is expanding its transatlantic network with the addition of two new routes connecting Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) in Spain and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Scotland. The daily nonstop seasonal services will commence on May 22, 2025 (eastbound) and May 23, 2025 (westbound), providing travelers with direct access to these popular European destinations.
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These new routes reflect JetBlue’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its European footprint, marking the airline’s inaugural service to Spain. Both routes are now available for booking, offering travelers more options for transatlantic travel.
“Madrid and Edinburgh represent two of Europe’s most exciting and popular destinations, and we’re happy to offer even more transatlantic travel options for our customers from Boston and New England,” said Daniel Shurz, head of revenue, network, and enterprise planning at JetBlue.
Flight Schedules
Boston (BOS) – Madrid (MAD)
| Flight | Route | Departure | Arrival | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight #2261 | BOS → MAD | 10:25 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. (+1) | Daily (May 22 – Oct 24, 2025) |
| Flight #2260 | MAD → BOS | 1:30 p.m. | 3:20 p.m. | Daily (May 23 – Oct 24, 2025) |
Boston (BOS) – Edinburgh (EDI)
| Flight | Route | Departure | Arrival | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight #1079 | BOS → EDI | 10:30 p.m. | 10:10 a.m. (+1) | Daily (May 22 – Oct 24, 2025) |
| Flight #1080 | EDI → BOS | 12:10 p.m. | 2:22 p.m. | Daily (May 23 – Oct 24, 2025) |
All flight times are local.
Expanding JetBlue’s European Presence
These additions are part of JetBlue’s “JetForward” strategy, which focuses on building a robust East Coast leisure network and achieving sustained profitability. In summer 2025, JetBlue will offer seven daily nonstop flights from Boston to Europe, including routes to Amsterdam, Dublin, and London-Gatwick, along with year-round services to London-Heathrow and Paris.
From New York-JFK, JetBlue offers seasonal flights to Dublin and Edinburgh, as well as year-round service to Amsterdam, London-Heathrow, and Paris.
“Since launching flights to London in 2021, we’ve thoughtfully adjusted our European service to maximize value for our customers and our business,” Shurz noted.
This strategic approach allows JetBlue to align its schedule with peak travel demand, optimizing aircraft usage during off-peak seasons by redirecting them to other destinations.
Enhanced Travel Experience
The new Madrid and Edinburgh routes will be operated using JetBlue’s A321-series aircraft. These flights will feature JetBlue’s Mint premium experience, which includes private suites with lie-flat seats and a curated dining experience.
In the Core cabin, passengers will experience complimentary meals from JetBlue’s culinary partner, DIG, a selection of snacks, and in-flight entertainment with seatback screens at every seat. Additionally, passengers will enjoy free high-speed Wi-Fi provided by Fly-Fi 2, allowing them to stay connected throughout their journey.
JetBlue’s focus on customer experience and its expansion into Europe underscore its position as a competitive player in transatlantic travel, offering both affordability and premium services.
I recently flew JetBlue from Boston to Paris, in economy. Everything was great, much better than the competition: way better leg room (32”), free WiFi, generous space for the carryons, cheaper, ideal schedules (departing at 9pm, not 5, for the overnight flight) etc.
The only downside was the food: no hot meal service and the quality of the meals was modest, even by North American standards.
I wouldn’t hesitate to fly them again, really excellent choice.
That’s great to hear!
Did you feel a difference between flying a narrow body or a long haul jet transatlantic?
Jetblue seems awesome hopefully at some point I can cover them in a flight review:
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The upside is that the boarding and unboarding were much faster, due to the lower capacity, and to the fact that about half of the volume was assigned to business class (so very low passenger density).
The flight was very smooth.
The noise level might have been higher, but I’m not sure.
The restroom is extremely small. I’m tall and athletic and it was uncomfortable even to turn around, lock the door and wash my hands. I’m sure the typical American passengers would have a really hard time using it.
The plane is slightly slower. A similar one was recently introduced by Iberia on the Boston-Madrid route and that increased the flight time by 30 minutes.
Overall it wasn’t as bad as expected to fly transatlantic in a single isle jet, but I’d still choose a widebody if given the chance.