JetBlue and Singapore Airlines to Launch Codeshare Operations
May 29 2014 - 6:00AM
Marketwired
JetBlue and Singapore Airlines to Launch Codeshare Operations
-- Fifth Major Airline Codeshare Partner in a Year --
-- JetBlue to Add 'B6' Code on Singapore Airlines' U.S. Routes
(a); 'SQ' Code to Be Added to 16 JetBlue Routes --
NEW YORK, NY and
SINGAPORE--(Marketwired - May 29, 2014) -
JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU), New
York's Hometown Airline™, and Singapore Airlines, one of the
world's most awarded airlines, have filed an application with the
U.S. Department of Transportation to enter into a bilateral
codeshare agreement.
JetBlue and Singapore Airlines have been interline partners
since 2011. The expanded partnership would provide customers
seamless connections between the two airlines, combining flights on
both carriers and easily facilitating one-stop ticketing and
baggage check-in. Flights will become available for sale pending
regulatory approval.
Under the proposed codeshare, JetBlue customers would have
access to five new cities in Europe and Asia, while Singapore
Airlines customers would have access to 16 destinations in the
U.S.
"Singapore Airlines is a world-class airline renowned for its
superior customer service and product offering. By expanding our
partnership, JetBlue customers will have access to many more
destinations around the globe, enjoying the ultimate service and
comfort throughout their entire journey. This is another first-rate
airline partner for JetBlue in a short time, which truly reaffirms
our growing status among airlines globally," said JetBlue President
Robin Hayes.
"We are pleased with our new codeshare agreement with JetBlue
Airways. This partnership is testament to our continuous commitment
to expand our network and provide customers with more seamless
travel options. The opportunities offered by our combined network
also show how we can achieve more by cooperating with the right
partners," said Singapore Airlines' Executive Vice President
Commercial, Mr. Mak Swee Wah.
Under the proposed agreement, JetBlue would put its 'B6' code on
Singapore Airlines' flights to/from the U.S. including:
- Los Angeles (LAX) - Tokyo (NRT) - Singapore (SIN)
- New York (JFK) - Frankfurt (FRA) - Singapore (SIN)
- San Francisco (SFO) - Hong Kong (HKG) - Singapore
(SIN)
- San Francisco (SFO) - Seoul (ICN) - Singapore (SIN)
In turn, Singapore Airlines would add its 'SQ' designator code
on JetBlue-operated flights beyond its U.S. gateway at New York's
John F. Kennedy International Airport to 16 key destinations:
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Chicago, Illinois (O'Hare)
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Florida
About JetBlue AirwaysJetBlue is New York's Hometown™
Airline and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles (Long Beach), New York,
Orlando and San Juan. JetBlue carries more than 30
million customers a year to 85 cities in the
U.S., Caribbean and Latin America with an average of
825 daily flights. New service to Hyannis, Mass. begins this
summer. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all fares are
one-way, an overnight stay is never required and the first checked
bag is free (subject to weight and size limits and exceptions for
itineraries including flights marketed or operated by other
airlines). For more information please visit JetBlue.com.
About Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines is committed to
operating a modern aircraft fleet, offering world-class cabin
products and top quality service provided by the iconic and elegant
Singapore Girl. With Singapore as its main hub, the Airline
operates services to 62 destinations in 34 countries. Singapore
Airlines has more than 100 modern aircraft in its fleet, and
created aviation history in October 2007 by becoming the world's
first airline to fly the largest commercial plane in the world, the
Airbus A380. In July 2013, Singapore Airlines launched its
next-generation cabin products in all three classes as well as the
world's most advanced in-flight entertainment system.
(a) Subject to receipt of government operating
authority approval
MEDIA CONTACTSJetBlue Corporate Communications Tel: +1 718 709
3089corpcomm@jetblue.comSingapore Airlines Public AffairsTel: (65)
6541-5880 (office hours)Tel: (65) 9753-2126 (after office
hours)public_affairs@singaporeair.com.sg
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