( NewsNation) — JetBlue recently announced it has become the first airline to allow travelers to pay through Venmo. The feature is currently available on the company’s website and will soon be available on the JetBlue mobile app.

JetBlue announced this week that it will now accept Venmo payments, a first for the airline industry. The new arrangement has many advantages but also a few uncertainties, especially for travelers who live for their credit card’s bonus points.

JetBlue now allows U.S. customers to pay for flights using Venmo, providing a seamless option through jetblue.com, with mobile app integration coming soon. This move aims to enhance convenience for travelers, according to the airline.

Venmo payment options are the latest announcement in a broader effort from JetBlue to enhance its services and boost profits. The struggling low-cost carrier has searched for new revenue streams as larger airlines introduce their own budget options, increasing competition for those flyers.

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JetBlue marks the latest in a growing number of companies, including online merchants like Amazon and eBay and brick-and-mortar stores like CVS, that have started accepting Venmo as a payment method.

In the first-ever partnership between an airline and Venmo, U.S. customers can now pay for their JetBlue flight.

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Venmo payment options are available on JetBlue website, and will roll out on carrier's mobile app in coming months.

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