Jet Blue to Charge for Pillow, Blanket, Pressurized Cabin

Okay, we’re kidding about the cabin pressurization (at least for now), but the rest is true - Jet Blue is the latest airline to start charging a fee for accouterments that used to be free on domestic flights - this time, it’s the pillow and blankie.

The discount carrier is planning to do away with the standard recycled blankets and pillows used on its flights, and will now offer a travel blanket and pillow for purchase at $7.00 on all flights two hours or longer.

To soften the blow, the pillow and blanket will come in a packet that also contains a $5 off coupon to Bed Bath & Beyond.

JetBlue’s communications office has declined to predict to the media how much the sale of these kits will raise, saying that the company only offers such details on its quarterly earnings conference calls.