I actually did explain it, in my post above.

But I'll slow down.

Have you been reading message boards and talking with your fellow pilots? Have any on this board, or in person discussed concerns about?:

1. TA allows American to do up to 100% of international outside the Caribbean.

2. Maybe JB will just have AA do Europe.

3. Maybe JB will cancel the LRs.

Have you heard any pilots express any of these concerns over the last several days?

Now, the press release was more than just a seat. Look at the headline itself:

""JetBlue Unveils Completely Reimagined Mint, Setting the Stage to Change the Transatlantic Market with Exceptional Experience, Competitive Fares".

​​​​​​This could have been announced 4 weeks ago, or 4 weeks from now. But they chose now, as voting is just about to open.

Is it a big deal? Nope. Is it coincidental timing? Only if you're a moron.