JetBlue or Delta from NYC?

[JackStraw]

Hi, any thoughts about JetBlue vs Delta? We are a family of six, including two (able-bodied) seniors and two children (3 & 7). Prices btw the two airlines are comparable (JetBlue is $25 more per person). I am leaning towards JetBlue for the live TV for the adults (my kids will still want their iPads), but it is not a dealbreaker. More than anything, I am interested in efficiency and professionalism. If anyone has any insight into the different terminals for each at LGA and MCO, that would be welcomed. Opinions? Thx!

 

[rdevine10]

We have enjoyed our flights on both. Just keep in mind with jetblue you do get 1 free checked bag. Delta you do not, you just get a carryon and personal item. Checked baggage as a fee of $25 per bag each way.

 

[jjskribs]

For 25 dollars extra a person I would go JetBlue. Having TV's is well worth the price difference and they also have more legroom even in the "regular" seats. We have flown exclusively on JetBlue for the past 4 years and have never had a complaint.

 

[OKW Lover]

I'd go with the cheaper fare. I'm not thinking a live TV for adults is that important on a 2.5 hour flight - at least not to me.

 

[sam_gordon]

For only a $25 difference, I would probably go JB. Something else to consider though is flight times. If my JB choices were 6am and 5pm to depart (for example), but Delta has flights leaving at 7am, 10am, 1pm, and 7pm, I'd go with Delta (depending on layover and arrival time).

 

[MartDM]

Some of the absolute worst flying & customer service experiences of my life were delivered courtesy of Delta.

Go with JetBlue, the increased level of service & amenities you get will make you wonder why you ever hesitated to spend that extra $25

 

[cluvsdisney]

I would fly JetBlue. Once you add baggage fees to delta, you'll come out ahead flying JetBlue. There's usually quite a few direct flights to MCO every day so you'll probably have several options that will work for your family. Plus you have the added comfort of roomier seats and the TVs.