One-Way Fares Starting at $99 (a), Including
Cuban Government-Required Health Insurance
A Few Clicks on jetblue.com Will Satisfy U.S.
Affidavit Requirements; Cuban Tourist Visa (Tourist Card) Available
Day-of Travel at Gateway Airports (b)
Breeze In, Breeze Out of Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, a Convenient
Alternative for Miami-Area Travelers
JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) today announced it will launch flights to
Cuba on August 31, 2016 (c). The airline said it is aimed at
removing the high costs and complexity of travel to Cuba so that
customers can instead get the most of their time visiting loved
ones, arranging a unique cultural experience, taking care of
business opportunities, or organizing their educational or
not-for-profit organization group trip.
“It’s a new day for Cuba travelers and one we have thoughtfully
prepared for,” said Marty St. George, executive vice president
commercial and planning, JetBlue. “We are proud to usher in a new
era of Cuba travel with affordable fares and great service.”
JetBlue will initially operate flights on three routes between
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and:
- Santa Clara – Abel Santamaría Airport
(SNU)
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday flights
starting August 31, 2016
- Daily flights starting October 1,
2016
- Camagüey – Ignacio Agramonte Airport
(CMW)
- Daily flights starting November 3,
2016
- Holguín – Frank País Airport (HOG)
- Daily flights starting November 10,
2016
JetBlue’s fares start at $99 one-way (a), include Cuban
government-required health insurance and will be offered on an
ongoing basis. JetBlue’s fares to Cuba offer the same amenities –
like free seatback entertainment, free Fly-Fi wireless internet
(d), unlimited complimentary snacks and soft drinks, and the most
legroom in coach (e) – that have made the airline a leading carrier
in the Caribbean. Seats on the three routes are available for
purchase beginning today for customers who meet government travel
requirements.
Removing Cost & Complexity for Customers
True to its customer focus, JetBlue is taking a number of steps
unique to its Cuba launch to set it apart from competitors known
for offering high prices and inferior service:
- Affordable fares: JetBlue is
introducing a low starting fare to make Cuba more accessible to
those visiting family members or traveling to Cuba for cultural,
business or group travel.
- Health insurance included:
JetBlue will include Cuban government-required health insurance
coverage for all travelers on all Cuba-bound flights so that
customers do not have to worry about obtaining the insurance
separately.
- Affidavit in a few clicks: Under
U.S. regulations, every customer traveling to Cuba must complete an
affidavit affirming the customer is going for one of 12 reasons of
approved travel from the U.S. Department of Treasury. JetBlue has
built the completion of the affidavit right into the booking
process so it can be finished in only a couple of clicks.
- Day-of-travel Cuban Tourist Visa
(Tourist Card): Separate from the U.S. regulated 12 categories,
visitors must also obtain an entrance visa into Cuba. For customers
who qualify for a Cuban Tourist Visa (Tourist Card), JetBlue will
make those visas available for purchase upon check-in at one of its
gateway airports or at the gate for connecting customers on the day
of travel. All travelers to Cuba should contact the Cuban Embassy
in Washington to determine the appropriate type of visa required by
Cuba for their purpose of travel.
- First bag flies free (f), 1+1
carry-ons: To make travel more affordable than it is today,
JetBlue will include at least one free checked bag, up to 50
pounds, in all of its fare options to Cuba. Normal carry-on
regulations will apply: one carry-on and one personal item.
- Breeze in, breeze out of Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood: Broward County’s Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood
International Airport (FLL) is considered South Florida’s most
convenient airport, centrally located just 30 minutes north of
Miami, and 45 minutes south of Palm Beach. With convenient parking
located a close walking distance from the terminals, travelers can
breeze in and clear security within minutes.
“We are honored to partner with JetBlue as they launch this
historic inaugural service to Cuba for Broward County residents and
the South Florida Community," said Mark Gale, CEO/Director of
Aviation for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
(FLL). "We are very pleased to be offering the region’s first
regularly scheduled commercial flights to the island nation in more
than half a century, and providing our passengers with a wonderful
and economical air service option between JetBlue’s gateway at FLL
and Cuba.”
In addition to the service that is out for sale, JetBlue was
also tentatively awarded flights between Havana and three U.S.
cities (g) – for a total of up to seven daily roundtrips between
the countries – and will announce a start date and fares for Havana
later this year.
When service to Cuba begins JetBlue will operate in 22 countries
and the new routes will further grow JetBlue’s presence in the
Caribbean and at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood where the airline is the
largest carrier, flying to more than 50 nonstop destinations by the
end of the year. Customers across the JetBlue network may also take
advantage of JetBlue’s convenient connections to and from Cuba
through its South Florida focus city.
Flights between the U.S. and Santa Clara, Camagüey and Holguín
will be operated on JetBlue's Airbus A320 aircraft offering the
airline’s award-winning service, featuring the most legroom in
coach (d); free Fly-Fi, the fastest broadband internet in the sky
(d); complimentary and unlimited name-brand snacks and soft drinks;
free, live DIRECTV® programming and 100 channels of SiriusXM® radio
in every seatback.
Schedule Between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
(FLL) and Santa Clara (SNU)Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Flights Starting August 31, 2016(c)Daily Flights Starting
October 1, 2016(c)
FLL – SNU Flight #387
SNU – FLL Flight #388 11:00 a.m. – 12:12 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.
Schedule Between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
(FLL) and Camagüey (CMW)Daily Flights Starting November 3,
2016(c)
FLL – CMW Flight #2327
CMW – FLL Flight #2328 10:35 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:01 p.m. – 2:33 p.m.
Schedule Between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
(FLL) and Holguín (HOG)Daily Flights Starting November 10,
2016(c)
FLL – HOG Flight #2033
HOG – FLL Flight #2032 11:30 a.m. – 1:04 p.m.
2:05 p.m. – 3:46 p.m.
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)
Blue fare only. Fare is subject to
availability; may not be available on 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. For Blue and Blue Plus fares to Cuba, first checked bag is
included and second bag is $35. For Blue Flex fares, two checked
bags are included. Customers traveling on flights to or from Cuba
and the USA may not check more than two bags, and oversized and/or
overweight bags are not accepted. Fares do not include other fees
for products/services sold separately, to view these click here.
Cancellations/changes must be made prior to scheduled departure
(otherwise all money for fare is forfeited); up to $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. The Cuban Government requires visitors to
have health insurance that covers the territory of Cuba and for
U.S. citizens, this means local Cuban health insurance. When
purchasing your JetBlue ticket to Cuba, Cuban health insurance
provided by ESICUBA and administered by Asistur is automatically
included in the cost of your fare. Terms and conditions can be
accessed from the ESICUBA website:
http://www.esicuba.cu/ProdPersonas.html.
(b) JetBlue will offer Cuban Tourist Visas (Tourist Cards) for
purchase only. Other Cuban Visas, such as Press or Business Visas,
must be obtained directly from the Cuban Embassy. (c) Subject to
receipt of government operating authority. (d) 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. (e) JetBlue offers the
most legroom in coach, based on average fleet-wide seat pitch for
U.S. airlines. (f) Each checked bag must not exceed 62 inches
(157.48 centimeters) in overall dimensions (length + width +
height). Baggage dimensions are determined by adding the length,
width and height together. Additional baggage and bags that exceed
the overall dimensions or weight will not be allowed onboard
flights to/from Cuba. (g)
Havana routes subject to final government
approval (see DOT Order 2016-7-4, July 7, 2016, Docket
DOT-OST-2016-7-4) and subject to receipt of Cuban government
approval.
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