 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 03/21/2019 JETBLUE'S RETROFITTED A320 JetBlue's A320s are getting a whole new look — the airline's working to update the interiors across its entire Airbus fleet, with improvements from nose to tail. This week, the latest renovated plane re-entered service, adding several upgrades, including:
I had a chance to see JetBlue's new cabin myself, and it's very impressive, especially when compared to the dated interior you'll find on most planes now. If you do happen to land a refreshed plane, be sure to check out our "where to sit" guide before selecting your seat. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page.
 ANA is going to send all of its A380s on flights to Hawaii, a huge market for Japanese tourism, with all three superjumbos featuring custom sea turtle liveries.
 Chase is now making it easier to monitor progress toward a sign-up bonus. Select users will find a new tracker under the Ultimate Rewards section of the issuer's desktop site and mobile app.
 The day before the first deadly crash of a Boeing 737 MAX, an off-duty "dead head" pilot saved the same plane from crashing by disabling the same system thought to have caused the fatal Lion Air accident.
 IAD is about to become much more accessible. Slated to begin service to the new Dulles Airport station in 2020, the Silver Line already connects the D.C. area to nearby Reston, Virginia.
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