Airline Will Offer Only Nonstop Flights Between
Upstate New York and California
As New York’s Hometown Airline™, JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) today
announced it is further expanding its presence between the Empire
State and California by launching daily non-stop service between
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX). The announcement was made today at the
airport in Buffalo by JetBlue President and CEO Robin Hayes and
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York.
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JetBlue President and CEO Robin Hayes and
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York announced new nonstop
service between Buffalo, N.Y. and Los Angeles at Buffalo Niagara
International Airport on Monday. (Photo: Business Wire)
The new service begins Thursday, June 16, 2016 and will operate
year-round. Seats are on sale beginning today with introductory
fares starting at $99. Travel must be booked by 2/2/2016. (a)
JetBlue’s announcement comes as the airline prepares to mark the
16th anniversary of its first flight which departed from Buffalo.
Today, JetBlue serves nine markets in California nonstop from New
York, three times more than any other airline from the Empire State
and when the new Buffalo-Los Angeles route takes off JetBlue will
operate three dozen unique transcontinental routes. It will also be
the only airline to operate a nonstop flight between upstate New
York and California, bringing added convenience and value to
customers in both regions.
“It’s a terrific day for both Buffalo and JetBlue,” said Robin
Hayes president and CEO, JetBlue. “Connecting our inaugural
JetBlue city in upstate New York to the West Coast with a nonstop
flight further demonstrates our commitment to The Empire State and
dedication to entering markets where our customers want us to
fly.”
Today’s announcement reaffirms JetBlue’s commitment to New York
and the eight airports it serves across the Empire State. In
December JetBlue started service in Albany and last month added
additional service from Syracuse. JetBlue also serves airports in
Newburgh, Rochester, and Westchester County, as well as New York’s
LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport. From
JetBlue’s largest base of operations at JFK’s award-winning
Terminal 5 the airline operates non-stop flights to 70 destinations
across the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America.
“Beginning this summer, JetBlue will fly directly from Buffalo
to Los Angeles and back,” said Senator Charles Schumer. “Los
Angeles is the most frequent destination for travelers from Buffalo
that does not already have a direct flight. In 2013, I asked
JetBlue to add this flight, knowing it would be a game changer for
regional tourism in Western New York, and I am now thrilled they
have heeded our call. JetBlue continues to grow their presence and
service within New York State, and I appreciate their commitment to
this region. The addition of this flight will not only dramatically
increase travel options for Buffalonians, it will also bring even
more Canadian travelers through the Buffalo Niagara International
Airport,” said Schumer. “Western New York residents will have
access to new, low cost carrier flying in and out of their local
airport. Buffalo will become a ‘welcome mat’ for visitors from LA
and travelers from Canada, who will enjoy our top notch
restaurants, hotels, and other tourist attractions during their
trip.”
Buffalo Niagara International Airport, located 11 miles from
downtown Buffalo and the U.S. side of the Niagara River, is the
busiest airport in upstate New York. In addition to the Buffalo
community, the airport is also an attractive gateway to some 2
million Canadian travelers who utilize the airport annually to
benefit from lower taxes and more competitive fares to U.S.
destinations.
"Since their inaugural flight in February of 2000, JetBlue has
been has been a linchpin in the growth and success of our airport,”
said William R. Vanecek, Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Director of Aviation. “This new destination will continue to
add momentum to their presence at the BNIA. This is the first
time we’ve had nonstop service to the West Coast and I am confident
that these Los Angeles flights will be popular not only with people
in Western New York, but also very attractive to the thousands of
Canadian customers that use our airport each month.”
Flight Schedule Between Buffalo (BUF) and
Los Angeles (LAX)Beginning June 16, 2016
BUF – LAX Flight #491 LAX – BUF Flight
#492 6:40 p.m. – 9:06 p.m. 10:09 p.m. – 6:05 a.m.
+1
“For the past 16 years JetBlue has been instrumental in the
success and development of our airport,” said Howard A. Zemsky,
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Chairman. “At that
time Senator Schumer played a pivotal role in bringing JetBlue to
Buffalo, and now once again, he has been influential in helping
secure nonstop service to Los Angeles from our airport. I want to
thank Senator Schumer and JetBlue for their unwavering commitment
on behalf of the citizens of Buffalo Niagara.”
JetBlue will operate the route using its Airbus A320 aircraft
offering the airline's award-winning service featuring the most
legroom in coach (b); free Fly-Fi, the fastest broadband internet
in the sky; complimentary and unlimited name-brand snacks and soft
drinks; free, live DIRECTV® programming and 100+ channels of
SiriusXM® radio at every seat.
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 35 million customers a year to 95 cities in the
U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America with an average
of 900 daily flights. For more information please visit
jetblue.com.
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(b) JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach based on average
fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines.
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