JetBlue Plans to Fly to Havana With Daily Flights From Three U.S. Cities
July 07 2016 - 12:55PM
Business Wire
Leading Caribbean Airline Plans to Operate
Flights to Cuban Capital From New York-JFK, Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood, Fla., and Orlando, Fla. (a)
Havana Routes Boost JetBlue’s Leadership In
Cuba With Previously Announced Service to Santa Clara, Camagüey and
Holguín
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced its intent to serve
Havana from three U.S. cities, bringing low-cost, high-quality
daily service to customers traveling between the U.S. and Cuba for
the first time in more than 50 years. The announcement follows the
U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) tentative decision to
grant JetBlue up to four daily nonstop flights between the U.S. and
Havana.
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JetBlue plans to operate daily service between Havana and the
following U.S. cities (a):
- New York’s John F. Kennedy
International Airport (JFK) – once daily
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Airport (FLL) – up to twice daily
- Orlando International Airport (MCO) –
once daily
“The addition of Havana as our fourth Cuban destination gives
JetBlue the opportunity to bring everyday people traveling to and
from these cities in Cuba the same low fares and great service that
makes our airline the favorite way to fly in the Caribbean,” said
Robin Hayes, president and chief executive officer, JetBlue.
Havana, the capital of Cuba, is the one of the largest cities in
the Caribbean, and one of the most culturally rich urban centers in
the world. Home to more than 2 million people, Havana boasts a
historic center, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in
1982, unique architecture and various monuments set against the
city’s bustling port on the Caribbean Sea.
JetBlue’s focus cities make it uniquely situated to provide
scheduled service. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and New York City are
two of the three largest and most important markets for Cuba air
service because of their large Cuban populations and associated
familial, cultural and financial travel links. Orlando is the home
of major attractions, which are important sites for international
visitors and the Orlando area is home to a large number of
Cuban-Americans. Each of the U.S. gateways also allow for
convenient connecting service from destinations across the JetBlue
network.
“I commend Secretary Anthony Foxx and the Department of
Transportation, Secretary John Kerry and the Department of State,
and Secretary Penny Pritzker and the Department of Commerce for
making this historic announcement possible,” Hayes said. “We also
appreciate the efforts of Cuban authorities to facilitate the
launch of scheduled commercial service to their country for the
first time in more than 50 years.”
Cuban Commitment & Caribbean Presence
Since starting charter flights to Cuba in 2011, JetBlue has
gained valuable operational experience in the island nation and
established itself as a trusted, quality carrier with a focus on
the customer travel experience. As its presence grows in Cuba, the
airline remains committed to supporting local Cuban culture and
communities, as well as promoting sustainability initiatives that
protect Cuba’s vast and rich natural resources and coastline.
JetBlue’s presence in Cuba will complement its major Caribbean
and Latin America footprint. With more than 120 average daily
flights to the region, JetBlue has positioned itself as one of the
leading airlines in the region. JetBlue is also the largest carrier
in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood offering flights to nearly 50 nonstop
destinations. Customers on the newly announced routes will benefit
whether traveling from South Florida or connecting to or from other
JetBlue cities.
Flights between the U.S. and Havana will be operated on
JetBlue's Airbus A320 aircraft and A321 aircraft. Both offer the
airline’s award-winning service, featuring the most legroom in
coach (b); free Fly-Fi, the fastest broadband internet in the sky
(c); complimentary and unlimited name-brand snacks and soft drinks;
free, live DIRECTV® programming and 100 channels of SiriusXM® radio
in every seatback.
Booking & Travel Requirements
Seats for the new flights will go on sale this summer. The
restoration of commercial service gives customers the ability to
book travel to and from Cuba with ease and convenience directly
through JetBlue.
All customers traveling to Cuba must be authorized to do so
under the U.S. government’s Cuban Assets Control Regulations and
they must certify that they qualify for one of the twelve approved
travel categories outlined by the U.S. Department of Treasury. All
travelers to Cuba should also contact the Cuban Embassy in
Washington to determine the appropriate type of visa required by
Cuba for their purpose of travel.
Additional information on traveling to Cuba will be posted at
jetblue.com/flights/cuba as it is available.
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 96 cities in the
U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America with an average
of 925 daily flights. For more information please visit
jetblue.com.
(a) Subject to receipt of government
operating authority.
(b) JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach,
based on average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines.
(c) Fly-Fi is not available on flights
operating outside of the continental U.S. For flights originating
outside of the continental U.S., Fly-Fi will be available once the
aircraft returns to the coverage area. Fly-Fi is available on most
JetBlue-operated flights, with fleet-wide installation complete by
the end of 2016.
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