Venmo payment options are the latest announcement in a broader effort from JetBlue to enhance its services and boost profits.

Starting today, U.S.-based travelers can now use Venmo to pay for flights at checkout, the airline announced in a statement.

Many airlines, including major US carriers such as American, Delta, Southwest and United airlines, already accept payments using PayPal. Venmo, which is owned by PayPal, is a popular payment app ...