JetBlue Airways, Google Maps to Provide Real-Time Flight Tracking Feature

JetBlue Airways Corporation has formed a partnership with Google Maps to provide customers with a real-time flight tracking channel on its signature seatback televisions to map the aircraft’s route.

On the tie-up, Brett Muney, Manager Product Development for JetBlue said with the addition of Google’s advanced mapping technology, customers can enjoy a seat with a view - tracking their flight’s altitude, speed and location on the way to their destination.

The moving map feature will be located on channel 13 of JetBlue’s in-seat satellite television system, provided by LiveTV.

“In addition to in-flight tracking, customers can also refer their friends, family and loved ones to http://www.jetblue.com/, where their flights can be tracked live using Google’s technology online, including the flight’s estimated departure and arrival times,” stated the airline, which has also launched a “JetBlue Point of View” photo contest, inviting customers to share their own summer travel routes on a Google Maps mash-up on www.jetblue.com/google.