Ontario, Calif., Steamboat Springs, Colo., and
Bozeman, Mont., Set to Open This Year
Airline Increases Coast-to-Coast Flying as
Customers Respond to Fewer Competitive Choices and JetBlue’s
Leading Onboard Experience
Refinement to Long Beach Schedule Positions
Airline for Success in Greater Los Angeles, With Service in Four
Metro Airports
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it is advancing its West
Coast strategy following its successful Mint® expansion in new
markets like San Diego, Las Vegas and Seattle over the past year.
The latest series of network enhancements is designed to better
meet the needs of coast-to-coast travelers facing limited
competition and – with the most legroom in coach, unlimited free
snacks and complimentary Fly-Fi high-speed Internet, live
television and movies – plays to JetBlue’s strength as a favorite
choice for transcontinental travel.
The enhancements bring a number of schedule changes in 2018:
- Launching JetBlue service in Ontario,
Calif., Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Bozeman, Mont.
- Refining its Long Beach, Calif.
schedule to better meet the needs of the market.
- Increasing service in Burbank,
Calif.
- Adding frequencies on popular
cross-country routes.
- Expanding seasonal service in Palm
Springs, Calif., along with Mint for the holiday season.
In addition to supporting the airline’s West Coast strategy, the
schedule enhancements grow the number of nonstop choices in
JetBlue’s New York, Boston and Fort Lauderdale focus cities.
“We continue to focus on leveraging the popularity of our
transcon service, which is producing excellent results for our
business,” said Marty St. George, executive vice president,
commercial and planning, JetBlue. “As we advance our West Coast
strategy, we are bringing more flying options that our customers
want and are growing our brand in hot new destinations that are
thrilled to have JetBlue as a new option for travel.”
Earlier this week, as part of its broader West Coast strategy,
JetBlue also announced a first-of-its-kind codeshare partnership
with JetSuiteX, which provides JetBlue customers with access to
flights operated by the semi-private charter company on a variety
of West Coast routes.
Get Onboard in Ontario, Calif.
JetBlue will expand its L.A.-metro service with new nonstop
flights between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and New York’s
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). JetBlue, already a
leader in transcontinental travel, will be the only airline to
offer nonstop service to the East Coast from Ontario. Service
begins September 5, 2018 and Ontario will be the 73rd nonstop
JetBlue destination from New York-JFK. Seats are on sale today
starting at $99 one way (a).
Ontario International Airport will become the tenth airport
served in California by JetBlue and serves some six million people
in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, as well as portions of
Orange and Los Angeles counties. The Inland Empire has become one
of the fastest growing metro areas in Southern California due to
its affordable home prices, new construction, and a growing
nightlife and cultural scene. The San Bernardino-Riverside-Ontario
metro area is on track to grow by some two million people over the
next three decades and Ontario International Airport has
demonstrated it is committed to supporting that growth.
"The question we get most often is ‘when might JetBlue come to
Ontario?’ So we are thrilled to say that that day has come," said
Alan D. Wapner, president, Ontario International Airport Authority.
"JetBlue's confidence in ONT as a gateway airport able to provide
first-rate facilities and services is well-placed. We promise we
won't let them down.”
JetBlue previously served Ontario between 2000 and 2008 and is
returning a decade later, encouraged by the surge in customer
demand in the Inland Empire, as well as the airport’s leadership
position on smart growth in Southern California. Ontario was
originally JetBlue’s sixth overall destination and the very first
on the West Coast.
Daily Schedule between New York (JFK) and
Ontario (ONT)Beginning September 5, 2018
JFK-ONT Flight #355 ONT-JFK Flight
#354 7:12 p.m. – 10:39 p.m. 11:59 p.m. –
8:24 a.m. (+1)
Three New Routes in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
JetBlue will launch new, seasonal service in Steamboat Springs
with three nonstop routes connecting the internationally-known
resort destination with three of the airline’s focus cities.
JetBlue flights between Steamboat and Boston Logan International
Airport (BOS), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
(FLL) and Long Beach Airport (LGB) will begin December 15, 2018.
JetBlue will be the only airline to fly nonstop from Steamboat to
both Boston and South Florida.
JetBlue will operate at Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN), just 30
minutes from downtown Steamboat Springs. Steamboat's unique mix of
Champagne Powder®, cowboy boots and friendly locals lends an
inviting, laid back atmosphere to the historic Colorado resort
town, where western heritage meets abundant outdoor adventure.
“Recognizing the popularity of Steamboat as a destination for
guests in New England and south Florida, the resort is thrilled to
partner with JetBlue to provide nonstop access for skiers and
riders in these markets, as well as Long Beach for West Coast
vacationers,” said Rob Perlman, president and COO of Steamboat Ski
& Resort Corp. “With these additional flights, Steamboat boasts
the most robust winter air program of any mountain resort community
in North America.”
Seats on all three new Steamboat Springs routes are on sale
starting today starting at $149 from Boston, $159 from Fort
Lauderdale and $129 from Long Beach one way (b).
Schedule between Boston (BOS) and
Steamboat/Hayden (HDN)Wednesdays & Saturdays; Beginning
December 15, 2018
BOS-HDN Flight #1227 HDN-BOS Flight
#1228 9:14 a.m. – 12:16 p.m. 1:11 p.m. –
7:17 p.m.
Schedule between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and
Steamboat/Hayden (HDN)Saturdays; Beginning December 15,
2018
FLL-HDN Flight #45 HDN-FLL Flight
#48 7:31 a.m. – 10:27 a.m. 11:22 a.m. –
5:20 p.m.
Schedule between Long Beach (LGB) and
Steamboat/Hayden (HDN)Wednesdays & Saturdays; Beginning
December 15, 2018
LGB-HDN Flight #820 HDN-LGB Flight
#821 11:14 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. 3:00 p.m. –
4:14 p.m.
JetBlue Meets Montana
JetBlue will also grow further in the western U.S. with its
first-ever scheduled service in Montana. The airline will operate
seasonal flights between Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
(BZN) and Long Beach beginning December 13, 2018. Seats are on sale
today starting at $139 one way (c).
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is among the busiest
airports in the Northwest with more than 1.2 million travelers
using the facility every year. It is the airport of choice for
travelers bound for Bozeman, Big Sky and Southwest Montana, and
serves as the year-round gateway to two Yellowstone National Park
entrances.
“We are excited to see JetBlue bring their fantastic brand to
Montana with the addition of service between Bozeman and Long
Beach,” said Scott Humphrey, Deputy Airport Director.
Schedule between Long Beach (LGB) and
Bozeman (BZN)Thursdays & Sundays; Beginning December 13,
2018
LGB-BZN Flight #10 BZN-LGB Flight
#9 10:48 a.m. – 2:27 p.m. 3:12 p.m. – 4:51
p.m.
Burbank Meets Boston
JetBlue will also add service at Hollywood Burbank Airport,
where it has operated since 2005. JetBlue, already the only airline
to offer cross-country service in Burbank, will add a second
northeast destination with nonstop flights to Boston. JetBlue
offers more nonstop routes between the Golden State and New England
than any other airline.
Hollywood Burbank Airport is approximately 12 miles north of
Downtown Los Angeles and is conveniently located near many of
L.A.’s most popular tourist destinations, as well as attractions in
nearby Glendale and Pasadena. Burbank has become an increasingly
attractive Southern California gateway, experiencing double-digit
percentage gains in travelers utilizing the convenient terminal
over the past year.
Seats on the new Boston-Burbank route are on sale today starting
at $139 (d).
Daily Schedule between Boston (BOS) and
Burbank (BUR)Beginning September 5, 2018
BOS-BUR Flight #2339 BUR-BOS Flight
#2338 3:28 p.m. – 6:48 p.m. 8:08 p.m. –
4:40 a.m. (+1)
In It For The Long Haul
JetBlue will also boost frequencies on several popular
cross-country routes in California and beyond. In Burbank, JetBlue
will build on the success of its existing New York-JFK flight with
the addition of a second daily nonstop roundtrip on the route. The
added New York-JFK flight will give customers on both ends of the
transcon routes new daylight travel choices.
“We are pleased that JetBlue is renewing its commitment to
Burbank by adding new nonstop daily service to Boston, and a second
daily nonstop Burbank-New York-JFK flight,” said Frank Miller,
executive director, Hollywood Burbank Airport. "This new service
provides our passengers with more direct routes to popular East
Coast destinations as well as East Coast passengers with additional
nonstop service to Burbank, California, the media capital of the
world.”
Daily Schedule between New York (JFK) and
Burbank (BUR)Beginning September 5, 2018
JFK-BUR Flight #2359 BUR-JFK Flight
#2358 7:43 a.m. – 10:51 a.m. 11:41 a.m. –
8:05 p.m.
JFK-BUR Flight #359
BUR-JFK Flight #358 5:23 p.m. – 8:39 p.m.
9:59 p.m. – 6:26 a.m. (+1)
Similarly, JetBlue will add a second daily flight between Boston
and Long Beach beginning September 5, 2018. The new Boston addition
will also operate as a daylight flight in both directions and
provide a new choice for customers traveling between New England
and Southern California.
Daily Schedule between Boston (BOS) and Long
Beach (LGB)Beginning September 5, 2018
BOS-LGB Flight #2405 LGB-BOS Flight
#2404 9:16 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. 9:58 a.m. –
6:28 p.m.
BOS-LGB Flight #405
LGB-BOS Flight #504 6:13 p.m. – 9:33 p.m.
9:35 p.m. – 6:02 a.m. (+1)
Elsewhere in the west, JetBlue is adding a second daily
frequency between New York-JFK and Salt Lake City International
Airport (SLC). Scheduled as a daylight flight in both directions,
this expanded service will also provide a valuable link between the
airline’s home in New York and its Salt Lake Support Center (SSC).
The SSC is home to nearly 2,500 customer support crewmembers.
Daily Schedule between New York (JFK) and
Salt Lake City (SLC)Beginning September 5, 2018
JFK-SLC Flight #871 SLC-JFK Flight
#872 9:29 a.m. – 12:57 p.m. 2:00 p.m. –
8:27 p.m.
JFK-SLC Flight #71
SLC-JFK Flight #72 7:07 p.m. – 10:28 p.m.
11:18 p.m. – 5:44 a.m. (+1)
Long Beach
In addition to adding Steamboat Springs and Bozeman flights in
Long Beach, as well as introducing daylight Boston service, JetBlue
will also adjust schedules at Long Beach Airport to better meet the
needs of the market, offering up to 23 daily flights, which is in
line with service levels offered by JetBlue in 2016.
JetBlue will revise flight frequencies on the following Long
Beach routes starting September 5, 2018:
- Las Vegas’ McCarran International
Airport (LAS) – Three times daily service.
- Oakland International Airport (OAK) –
Twice daily service.
- Portland International Airport (PDX) –
Once daily service.
- Salt Lake City International Airport
(SLC) – Up to three times daily service.
- San Francisco International Airport
(SFO) – Twice daily service.
- San José International Airport (SJC) –
Twice daily service.
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
(SEA) – Once daily service.
JetBlue will continue to offer its current frequencies of
nonstop service between Long Beach and New York-JFK, Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Austin–Bergstrom
International Airport (AUS), Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
“Revising our schedule allows us to offer customers new
destinations, capitalize on our leadership position in
transcontinental flying and advance our margin commitments in Long
Beach where certain flying constraints have created challenges,”
said St. George.
Palm Springs Season + More Mint
JetBlue is returning to Palm Springs for its fourth season with
an expanded flying schedule, plus the airline’s premium Mint
service during the peak December and January travel days. Flights
between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and New York-JFK
will resume this fall on October 10, 2018.
JetBlue service will initially operate four times per week –
more than ever before for the early portion of the season – then
expand to daily service in mid-December. JetBlue is the only
airline to offer daily nonstop service between Palm Springs and the
East Coast.
JetBlue’s Mint flights will be offered for the second year in
Palm Springs between December 20, 2018 and January 3, 2019. Mint
flights will operate on a daylight schedule in both directions
during the 14-day holiday peak. JetBlue Mint offers a completely
rethought design and a more personal approach to service, featuring
exceptional hospitality from specially trained crewmembers,
lie-flat seating, tapas-style menu by New York City restaurant
Saxon + Parole, fresh espresso and exclusive amenity kits by
Hayward and Hopper.
“For a fourth season, JetBlue will be bringing easy, nonstop
access for our East Coast travelers, delivering visitors to our
oasis feeling relaxed and pampered and ready to enjoy our perfect
weather, outdoor adventure, world-class events and more,” said
Scott White, President & CEO of the Greater Palm Springs
Convention & Visitors Bureau. “JetBlue’s continued commitment
to successful Mint premium experience during this important flight
period underscores the personalized service and luxury that defines
both the airline and the visitor experience in Greater Palm
Springs.”
Schedule between New York-JFK (JFK) and Palm
Springs (PSP)Beginning October 10, 2018
JFK – PSP Flight #149 PSP – JFK
Flight #150 5:42 p.m. – 8:55 p.m.
9:45 p.m. – 5:40 a.m. (+1)
Mint Schedule between New York-JFK (JFK) and
Palm Springs (PSP)December 20, 2018 – January 3,
2019
JFK – PSP Flight #149 PSP – JFK
Flight #150 9:25 a.m. – 12:39 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 10:04 p.m.
Best in Cross-Country Comfort
JetBlue will operate all new flights – with the exception of
Palm Springs Mint service – using its Airbus A320 aircraft offering
the airline's award-winning service featuring the most legroom in
coach (e); free Fly-Fi, the fastest broadband internet in the sky
(f); complimentary and unlimited name-brand snacks and soft drinks;
free, live DIRECTV® programming and 100+ channels of SiriusXM®
radio at every seat.
Palm Springs Mint flights will be operated using JetBlue's new
Airbus A321 with Mint aircraft featuring the airline's new core
experience for customers seated throughout the entire aircraft.
Highlights of the A321 core interior include 10-inch television
screens offering free entertainment, comfortable seats with the
most legroom in coach and power outlets accessible to all
customers.
JetBlue has positioned itself as the cross-country leader among
U.S. airlines and serves more cities in California with nonstop
service to both New York and Boston than any other airline.
Transcontinental flights now make up roughly 15% of all JetBlue
flying and have accounted for increased profitability for the
airline.
Additionally, JetBlue has also grown its industry-leading Mint
flights at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San
Francisco, and recently introduced the premium flights to new
western markets including San Diego, Las Vegas, Palm Springs and
Seattle.
About JetBlue Airways
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U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America with an average
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