Connecting Central Massachusetts to Orlando and
Fort Myers with Great Service and Low Fares
Out For Sale Starting Today With $34 Limited
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JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) and the Massachusetts Port Authority
(Massport) today announced new nonstop flights to two popular
Florida destinations from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH): daily
year-round service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) launching
this summer and winter seasonal service to Southwest Florida
International Airport in Fort Myers (RSW) launching next winter.
Seats are out for sale today with fares as low as $34 (a).
“We are proud to introduce even more options to connect our
Massachusetts customers to the places they want to fly with more
nonstop Florida service from Worcester,” said Robin Hayes, chief
executive officer, JetBlue. “Customers can now much more easily
travel back and forth to Florida with JetBlue’s low fares and
award-winning service, including with daily flights to Fort Myers
during the Red Sox Spring Training.”
“Worcester Regional Airport is an important economic asset for
the entire state, and these new routes will help deliver even more
growth and connectivity for our businesses and residents,” said
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. “I congratulate
Massport and our federal, state, and city partners for securing
this expansion with JetBlue and building on the economic and
tourism benefits for Central Massachusetts.”
“These new and returning JetBlue flights to Florida from
Worcester Regional Airport are a great addition for passengers in
Central Massachusetts,” said Congressman Jim McGovern. “I’m
excited about these services and grateful to Massport, JetBlue and
our team of local, state and federal partners who are working
together to expand travel options for people in this region.”
Bringing More Travel Opportunities to Central
Massachusetts
With the addition of these routes, JetBlue will serve three
Florida cities – Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Fort Myers – from
Worcester, meeting the increased demand from customers in the
Central Massachusetts region for additional Florida flights.
Conveniently located in the heart of Central Massachusetts,
Worcester offers a modern, spacious terminal, easy curbside
drop-off and pick-up, free WiFi, full-service food and beverage,
and $7 daily or $42 weekly parking.
“Massport's investments in Worcester Regional Airport have
continued to strengthen the robust economy of Central
Massachusetts,” said Lew Evangelidis, Sheriff of Worcester
County & Chairman of the Massport Board of Directors. “The
return of JetBlue’s Orlando flight and their new service to Fort
Myers shows the continued growth and travel demand our region is
experiencing, and we are thrilled to provide more options to the
traveling public.”
“We are thrilled to welcome back JetBlue’s Orlando service and
the exciting new seasonal service to Fort Myers, giving travelers a
total of three great destinations in Florida to visit for business
and leisure,” said Massport CEO Lisa Wieland. “We want to
thank the Healey-Driscoll Administration, Congressman McGovern, the
city leaders in Worcester, and other elected officials for their
unwavering support of the airport. As always, we urge our customers
and partners to be our ambassadors and encourage more of their
friends and colleagues to fly Worcester.”
Today, Worcester is served by three major airlines, which
together not only offer travelers direct access to New York and
Florida, but also provide opportunities to connect to hundreds of
additional destinations throughout the U.S. and across the globe.
In November, Worcester celebrated its one millionth passenger since
2013 when JetBlue began serving the airport.
“JetBlue’s routes to Orlando and Fort Myers are exciting new
travel options for passengers in and around our region and we are
pleased to see that people are paying attention to how easy and
inexpensive it is to fly out of the Worcester Airport,” said
Worcester Mayor Joseph M. Petty. “I want to thank Massport
CEO Lisa Wieland and our state and federal partners for their
continued commitment to recognizing and elevating the potential
that Worcester Regional Airport represents.”
“The return of JetBlue’s Orlando service and their brand new
seasonal flight to Fort Myers demonstrates their commitment to
Worcester and the surrounding communities,” said Eric D.
Batista, Worcester City Manager. “We applaud the efforts of the
Massachusetts Port Authority and Worcester Regional Airport in
prioritizing Central Massachusetts as a significant gateway for
business and leisure travel.”
“JetBlue’s new and returning Florida routes are meeting the
increased travel demand coming from the Worcester region and that
is a great sign for our residents and our business community,” said
Timothy P. Murray, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
President and CEO. “These flights offer more opportunities to
make connections throughout the country and the world.”
Welcoming Back Service to Orlando
“JetBlue’s announcement to return Orlando service and start
their new service to Fort Myers offers travelers two more great
destinations in Florida to visit,” said Ed Freni, Massport
Aviation Director. “JetBlue is a terrific partner and we are
excited about the many travel opportunities the Central
Massachusetts region will have access to through these new
routes.”
JetBlue will welcome back service between Worcester and Orlando
beginning June 15, 2023 and will be the only airline to offer
nonstop service between the two cities.
This return to service further advances JetBlue’s plans to
become Orlando’s national low fare carrier of choice. After
completion of its planned combination with Spirit, JetBlue expects
to reach more than 200 daily departures from Orlando by 2027, as
the combination will unlock growth opportunities that would not
otherwise be possible.
Daily Schedule between
Worcester (ORH) and Orlando (MCO)
Beginning June 15,
2023
MCO – ORH Flight #488
ORH – MCO Flight #987
11:05 a.m. - 1:54 p.m.
2:40 p.m. – 5:41 p.m.
Launching New Seasonal Service to Fort Myers
JetBlue is also launching winter seasonal service from Worcester
to Fort Myers beginning on January 4, 2024. The route will
initially launch with twice-weekly service, and will increase to
daily service starting in mid-February through the end of the Red
Sox Spring Training. As the official airline of the Red Sox,
JetBlue is pleased to provide fans more convenient options to
travel down to JetBlue Park, the Red Sox’s Spring Training ballpark
and part of the Fenway South training and development facility.
“JetBlue is a dedicated member of Red Sox Nation, and we’re
proud to extend our support for the team with more options for fans
to get down to Fort Myers and cheer on the Sox throughout Spring
Training,” said Dave Clark, head of revenue and planning,
JetBlue.
“We appreciate the partnership of JetBlue and their commitment
to ensuring that the most passionate fan base in MLB has the access
and opportunity to travel to JetBlue Park to support the Red Sox,”
said Troup Parkinson, EVP, Partnerships, Boston Red Sox.
“With the addition of direct service from Worcester to Fort Myers,
Red Sox fans will have a flexible and reliable mode of
transportation to take that passion on the road to Spring Training
at JetBlue Park.”
To celebrate the new routes, JetBlue will be awarding round trip
tickets to a family of four to attend spring training next year at
JetBlue Park in Fort Myers. The tickets will be given away at an
upcoming Worcester Red Sox home game.
Schedule between Worcester
(ORH) and Fort Myers (RSW)
Winter Seasonal Beginning
January 4, 2024
RSW – ORH Flight #2834
ORH – RSW Flight #2833
12:21 p.m. - 3:21 p.m.
4:06 p.m. – 7:06 p.m.
Book Better with JetBlue
To celebrate today’s launch, and for a limited time, travelers
can take advantage of special $34 one-way fares for flights on
these new routes, available online only on www.jetblue.com.
Customers who book directly through jetblue.com are guaranteed
to find our best and lowest fares, and can enjoy additional
benefits including access to all of JetBlue’s fare options, as well
as fare sales and promotions, some of which may not be available
through other third-parties; the ability to earn 2x TrueBlue points
and participate in Points Pooling; seamless seat selections and
upgrades to Even More® Space; 24/7 direct access to JetBlue’s
customer service channels; and more.
About JetBlue
JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier
in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San
Juan. JetBlue carries customers to more than 100 destinations
throughout the United States, Latin America, Caribbean, Canada, and
United Kingdom. For more information and the best fares, visit
jetblue.com.
About Massport
Powering What’s Possible. The Massachusetts Port Authority
(Massport) owns and operates Boston Logan International Airport,
public terminals in the Port of Boston, Hanscom Field and Worcester
Regional Airport.
Follow @FlyWorcester and @Massport on Twitter for more
information and updates.
(a) Terms: Fares shown: ORHMCO and ORHRSW (Thursday, Sunday
travel). Book by 4/17/23. Terms apply.
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without limitation, the COVID-19 pandemic and government-imposed
measures to control its spread; risk associated with execution of
our strategic operating plans in the near-term and long-term; our
extremely competitive industry; risks related to the long-term
nature of our fleet order book; volatility in fuel prices and
availability of fuel; increased maintenance costs associated with
fleet age; costs associated with salaries, wages and benefits;
risks associated with doing business internationally; our reliance
on high daily aircraft utilization; our dependence on the New York
metropolitan market; risks associated with extended interruptions
or disruptions in service at our focus cities; risks associated
with airport expenses; risks associated with seasonality and
weather; our reliance on a limited number of suppliers; risks
related to new or increased tariffs imposed on commercial aircraft
and related parts imported from outside the United States; the
outcome of lawsuits filed against us related to our Northeast
Alliance with American Airlines Group Inc.; the occurrence of any
event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the
right of JetBlue or Spirit Airlines Inc. (“Spirit”) or both of them
to terminate the Merger Agreement; failure to obtain certain
governmental approvals necessary to consummate the merger with
Spirit (the “Merger”); the outcome of the lawsuit filed by the
Department of Justice and certain state Attorneys General against
us and Spirit related to the Merger; risks associated with failure
to consummate the Merger in a timely manner or at all; risks
associated with the pendency of the Merger and related business
disruptions; indebtedness following consummation of the Merger and
associated impacts on business flexibility, borrowing costs and
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achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies within the
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successful integration of Spirit’s operations; expenses related to
the Merger and integration of Spirit; the potential for loss of
management personnel and other key crewmembers as a result of the
Merger; risks associated with effective management of the combined
company following the Merger; risks associated with JetBlue being
bound by all obligations and liabilities of Spirit following
consummation of the Merger; risks associated with the integration
of JetBlue and Spirit workforce, including with respect to
negotiation of labor agreements and labor costs; the impact of the
Merger on JetBlue’s earnings per share; risks associated with
cybersecurity incidents; heightened regulatory requirements
concerning data security compliance; risks associated with reliance
on, and potential failure of, automated systems; our inability to
attract and retain qualified crewmembers; our being subject to
potential unionization, work stoppages, slowdowns or increased
labor costs; reputational and business risk from an accident or
incident involving our aircraft; risks associated with our
reputation and brand; our significant fixed obligations; our
substantial indebtedness; financial risks associated with credit
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short-term additional financing liquidity; failure to realize the
value of intangible or long-lived assets; risks associated with
disease outbreaks or environmental disasters affecting travel
behavior; compliance with future environmental regulations; the
impacts of federal budget constraints or federally imposed
furloughs; climate change; changes in government regulations in our
industry; acts of war or terrorism; global economic conditions or
an economic downturn leading to a continuing or accelerated
decrease in demand for air travel; and risks associated with the
implementation of 5G wireless technology near airports that we
operate in. It is routine for our internal projections and
expectations to change as the year or each quarter in the year
progresses, and therefore it should be clearly understood that the
internal projections, beliefs, and assumptions upon which we base
our expectations may change prior to the end of each quarter or
year. Any outlook or forecasts in this press release have been
prepared without taking into account or consideration the Merger
with Spirit.
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