JetBlue Airways is turning up the heat. The low-fare airline is expanding its service from the New York City area in October, adding flights from Newark Liberty International Airport beginning October 5, with introductory fares starting from $69 each way.
JetBlue plans to begin service to Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Tampa, and Fort Myers, FL, in October, and to add daily nonstop service between Newark and San Juan, Puerto Rico, starting November 17.
JetBlue said it will offer introductory sale fares between Newark and Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Tampa or Fort Myers, FL, starting from $69 each way and between Newark and San Juan starting from $99 each way. Sale fares must be purchased by July 26 for travel through December 14, 2005. Seats are limited and customers are encouraged to book early. Blackout dates of November 22 through November 28 will apply to all introductory sale fares.
"New Jersey welcomes JetBlue to Newark International Airport, one of the nation's premier facilities. JetBlue's arrival means more flights, more flexibility and more competition for the millions drawn to the convenience of Newark International Airport, said New Jersey Acting Governor Richard J. Codey.
JetBlue operates a fleet of 77 new Airbus A320 aircraft and says it plans to add seven additional A320s and seven Embraer E190s to its fleet in 2005. Based at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport, JetBlue currently operates 314 flights a day and serves 32 destinations in 13 states, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and The Bahamas.
