While those who transfer money to friends after a night out have endless ways to do so, businesses tend to choose which payment systems to support. Some don't want to pay the hefty fees American Express charges merchants to accept its cards,

An app used by many to pay back friends for meals or event tickets has another new purpose: booking a flight. JetBlue now accepts payments through Venmo for flights, the airline said in a news release on Tuesday,

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.

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.

JetBlue (JBLU) announced it is the first airline to accept Venmo (PYPL), offering customers an easy and secure payment option when booking

JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:JBLU) disclosed that it became the first airline to accept Venmo for online flight bookings. The company stated that U.S. travelers can use their Venmo balance or linked payment methods to purchase flights,

Consumers will have a new way to pay for their upcoming JetBlue flights: Venmo. The airline announced that customers will now be able to book their air

Queens, N.Y.-based JetBlue says Venmo currently is available on JetBlue.com, and the service will roll out on the JetBlue mobile app in the coming months. U.S. customers will be able to buy flights using their Venmo balance or linked bank accounts, or credit or debit cards, according to JetBlue.

JetBlue said it is the first carrier to accept Venmo payments. Customers can buy flights using their Venmo balance or through their linked bank accounts, debit cards or credit cards, the company said. Carol Clements, the airline's chief digital and technology officer, said Venmo offers customers a seamless payment option.

Money transfer app Venmo has partnered with US airline JetBlue to offer customers secure payment options when booking flights directly with JetBlue online.

NEW YORK, NY (WFSB) - A popular airline announced that it is the first to accept Venmo from customers. JetBlue made the announcement on Tuesday. It said by accepting Venmo, it now offers customers an easy and secure payment option when they book flights directly with JetBlue online.

DALLAS — JetBlue (B6) has announced it is the first airline to accept Venmo as a secure payment option when booking flights on jetblue.com.