JetBlue to Launch Nonstop Service From New York to Curacao

JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU), New York's Hometown Airline™, will launch a
new route to Curaçao International Airport (CUR) from JFK International Airport
(JFK) on December 2, 2014 (b), providing the only nonstop service from New York.
The twice weekly service will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays.


Curaçao, which is part of the ABC islands that also includes Aruba and Bonaire,
is considered a hidden gem amongst all Caribbean island destinations, renowned
for its diving, beaches and unique architecture. The historic island is already
a popular destination for European travelers and its capital, Willemsted, is a
UNESCO World Heritage City.


To celebrate this new route, flights are now on sale starting at $139 one way
(a) for travel between December 2, 2014 and February 10, 2015 on Tuesdays and
Saturdays (blackout dates December 20, 2014 to January 3, 2015) and tickets must
be purchased by August 6, 2014. 


"We are really excited to be able to offer customers the only nonstop route from
New York to Curaçao and more nonstop flights to the Caribbean than any other
airline," said Robin Hayes, JetBlue's President. "This well preserved island is
our 31st Caribbean destination, and is a favorite among diving enthusiasts for
its healthy coral reefs, and is considered one of the nicest Caribbean escapes
for discerning travelers thanks to its pristine beaches and clear water. These
natural attractions make the island a natural choice for JetBlue."


This new route is part of JetBlue's continued expansion into the Caribbean and
Latin America where one third of its network is operated. As part of the
airline's introductory offer, exclusive Getaways packages are available at the
Hilton Curaçao for as low as $499 (including airfare) per person in double
occupancy for a three night stay (c) valid for travel December 2-23, 2014.
Customers heading to Curaçao have the opportunity to bundle flights and hotels
with car rentals and other amenities and activities for an additional cost with
JetBlue Getaways. More information can be found at
www.jetblue.com/vacations/curacao-vacations


"We have been working closely with the team at JetBlue to bring this flight to
the island and are thrilled it has come to fruition and we're able to announce
it today," said Stanley Palm, Curaçao's Minister of Economic Development.
"Curaçao continues to thrive as one of the Caribbean's most diverse and
culturally-rich islands and we look forward to now being able to share it with
more visitors. New York is a top market for the island, and we are confident
that the new nonstop service on JetBlue will meet the demand we've seen from the
northeast and international travelers alike."


JetBlue's flights to Curaçao will be operated on a 150-seat Airbus A320 and
will offer the airline's award-winning service featuring assigned and
comfortable seating; a first-checked bag free (d); complimentary and unlimited
name-brand snacks and non-alcoholic/soft drinks; free first-run movies on
seatback televisions (e); and more legroom than any other U.S. carrier in coach
(f).


JetBlue's schedule between New York and Curaçao, effective December 2, 2014 (b):



                                                                            
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JFK to CUR                             CUR to JFK                           
                                                                            
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Depart - Arrive                        Depart - Arrive                      
                                                                            
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0900 - 1430 (Tuesdays and Saturdays)   1530 - 1914 (Tuesdays and Saturdays) 
                                                                            
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About JetBlue Airways

JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline™, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort
Lauderdale/ Hollywood, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue
carries more than 30 million customers a year to 86 cities in the U.S.,
Caribbean, and Latin America with an average of 850 daily flights. 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.


(a) Fare includes government taxes/fees and must be purchased by 8/6/14 (the
earlier of 11:59 PM ET or local) for flights from New York City, NY (JFK) to
Curaçao (CUR) on Tues. and Sat. only between 12/2/14 and 2/10/15 (blackout
dates 12/20/14 - 1/3/15). 14-day advance purchase required. Fare will be higher
for flights from CUR due to higher government taxes/fees. Fare is subject to
limited availability; may not be available on all days or all flights; may
change without notice; must be purchased at time of reservation; and is one-way,
nonstop, nonrefundable and nontransferable. Reservations made one week or more
prior to a flight's scheduled departure may be canceled without penalty up to 24
hours after the reservation is made. First checked bag is free (weight and size
limits and exceptions for itineraries including flights marketed or operated by
other airlines apply). Fare does not include fees for oversized/overweight/extra
baggage or other fees for products/services sold separately. To view baggage
fees and other optional services and fees, click here. $25 fee per person
applies to fares purchased by phone or at an airport or ticket office.
Cancellations/changes must be made prior to scheduled departure (otherwise all
money for fare is forfeited); $150 change/cancel fee per person will apply, and
for changes, there may be a fare adjustment. Cancellations receive JetBlue
travel credit, valid for one year. Proper documentation required for boarding.
Other restrictions apply. 


(b) This service is subject to receipt of government operating authority. 

(c) JetBlue Getaways package price is based on double occupancy and must be
purchased by August 30 (the earlier of 11:59 PM ET or local). Prices shown are
sample package prices found 7/30/14 on jetblue.com/vacations for travel
departing JFK on December 2-24, 2014 valid for a 3-night stay at the Hilton
Curaçao and may not represent current savings. Price includes hotel rates,
hotel taxes, roundtrip airfare, and government taxes/fees applicable to airfare
based on specified departure city. Price will vary for other departure cities.
Package/price subject to availability; may change without notice; valid for new
bookings only; capacity controlled; may not be available on all dates or with
all flights; and may be restricted to certain hotel room categories. First
checked bag on JetBlue flights is free (weight and size limits and exceptions
for itineraries including flights marketed or operated by other airlines apply.)
Price does not include fees for oversized/overweight/extra baggage or charges
for products/services sold separately or not expressly included in package (such
as airport transfers, resort fees, etc.). For JetBlue Optional Services and Fees
(incl. baggage fees) for flights, click here. Packages must be purchased at time
of reservation and are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Changes/cancellations
must be in accordance with JetBlue and hotel policies. JetBlue requires
changes/cancellations to be made prior to scheduled departure, otherwise all
money for package will be forfeited; $150 change/cancel fee per person applies.
Hotel change/cancel policies and fees apply, vary by property, and may be more
restrictive than the JetBlue policy. Call 1-800-JETBLUE, option 3 for the
specific change/cancellation policies and fees that apply to a particular
package. For changes, there may be an increase in package price. Valid
cancellations are for Getaways credit only, valid for 1 year. Proper
documentation required for boarding. Other restrictions apply. For Getaways
Terms & Conditions, visit http://www.jetblue.com/vacations/getaways-terms/.


(d) Free first bag subject to weight and size limits and exceptions for
itineraries including flights marketed or operated by other airlines. 


(e) On flights 2 hours or more outside the contiguous 48 states (where live
satellite TV and radio programming is not available), complimentary JetBlue
Features movies are offered. 


(f) JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach, based on average fleet-wide seat
pitch for U.S. airlines.



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