JetBlue Ready to Disrupt the Market with
Service from New York-JFK Starting This Summer, Followed by Boston
in Summer 2022
Acquisition of Slots at Two Key Airports Gives
Travelers More Choices with Nonstop Service Between the U.S. and
Both Heathrow and Gatwick
Roundtrip Fares On Sale Today Starting at
$1,979 and £999 in Mint® and $599 and £329 in Core (a)
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it will make its highly
anticipated entrance into the transatlantic market with nonstop
service between New York’s John F. Kennedy international Airport
(JFK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) starting August 11, 2021.
New York’s Hometown Airline® will further enhance its U.S. and U.K.
schedules with nonstop service between New York-JFK and London
Gatwick Airport (LGW) starting September 29, 2021. London service
from Boston, where JetBlue is the leading airline, will start in
Summer 2022.
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JetBlue Set to Bring Transatlantic
Travelers Low Fares, New Choices and Incredible Service as It Lands
at Both London Heathrow and London Gatwick (Graphic: Business
Wire)
“The pandemic has opened doors to London’s two busiest airports,
and we look forward to bringing customers low fares and great
service at both Heathrow and Gatwick,” said Robin Hayes, chief
executive officer, JetBlue. “JFK-LHR, the single largest
international air travel market from the US, has long suffered from
outrageously high fares for far too long, especially in premium
cabins. We’re ready to change that with a price point and
experience that will impress even the most discerning transatlantic
flyers. We’ve always said that JetBlue would serve multiple London
airports, and we’re pleased to have secured a path at Heathrow and
for long-term growth at Gatwick, which offers speed, low costs, and
convenient accessibility into Central London.”
Flights on both routes will operate daily on JetBlue’s new
Airbus A321 Long Range (LR) aircraft with 24 redesigned Mint
suites, 117 core seats and the sleek and spacious Airspace cabin
interior. JetBlue is set to take delivery of three A321LRs in 2021,
all operating on the JFK routes. Additional A321LRs scheduled for
2022 will operate Boston service. The A321LR platform – offering
the range of a wide-body but with the economics of a single-aisle
aircraft – will allow JetBlue to effectively compete with the
airline’s award-winning service and low fares on flights between
the U.S. and London.
Seats on both Heathrow and Gatwick routes are on sale starting
today with low fares for U.S.-based travelers starting at $599
roundtrip for the airline’s award-winning core experience and
starting at $1,979 roundtrip for JetBlue’s premium Mint experience.
U.K.-based travelers can enjoy special introductory roundtrip fares
starting at £329 for core and £999 for Mint.
More Choices: A Tale of Two Airports
With the ability to access slots at both Heathrow and Gatwick,
JetBlue is delivering on its commitment to serve multiple London
airports and give customers greater choice between the two.
Additionally, the airline can immediately begin growing a
meaningful transatlantic customer base with diversified flying at
two London airports. This strategy is consistent with JetBlue’s
successful multi-airport approaches in New York, Los Angeles, South
Florida and other metropolitan regions of the airline’s U.S.
network.
Hello, Heathrow
Located just 14 miles west of Central London, Heathrow was the
second busiest airport in the world by international traffic in
2019. JetBlue’s presence at Heathrow gives the U.S.-based brand
visibility at an iconic global hub to build a new base of travelers
in the U.K. and beyond.
JetBlue will operate from Heathrow’s newest terminal, Terminal 2
and offers travelers a modern airport experience with access to
dozens of shops and restaurants. Heathrow travelers benefit from a
variety of convenient ground transportation options including the
Heathrow Express and London Underground, which offer rail
connections with Central London.
“Our low fares will disrupt the pricing of the major carriers
and massive joint ventures; JetBlue’s presence in this market is
going to be immediately noticeable to customers,” said Hayes. “When
we launched Mint in 2014, we cut in half the cost of premium travel
between New York and California, and now we’re ready to shake up
the transatlantic market the same way, with Mint fares that will
half the cost of a full-fare walkup business class seat on the
legacy carriers. Heathrow is one of the busiest airports in the
world, and our initial schedule is made possible due to temporary
slot availability from the past year. We continue to work with the
slot coordinators and the U.S. and U.K. governments to identify
long-term pathways to continue serving Heathrow, as we believe the
public benefit from true competition into this market will be
extremely meaningful.”
“JetBlue’s touchdown at Heathrow as its first U.K. base is a
ringing endorsement of the value we deliver for our passengers and
the country,” said John Holland-Kaye, chief executive officer,
Heathrow Airport. “JetBlue is a fantastic airline, renowned for
delivering top-quality service at competitive prices. That value
for money mantra is also at the heart of what we do at Heathrow,
and we’re delighted that we’ll be seeing their characteristic blue
tailfins at the airport later this year. In the meantime, Ministers
should help more people travel safely and boost the economy by
moving more low-risk destinations – including the U.S. – to the
green list as vaccination rates increase and infections
decrease.”
Service is initially on sale through March 26, 2022.
Schedule between New York (JFK) and London
Heathrow (LHR) Daily Beginning August 11, 2021
JFK - LHR Flight #007
LHR - JFK Flight #20
10:10 p.m. – 10:10 a.m. (+1)
6:10 p.m. – 9:43 p.m.
Greetings, Gatwick
Gatwick is the second busiest U.K. airport and provides JetBlue
with an important presence where it can attract a new base of
travelers. JetBlue will operate from the North Terminal, which has
a range of passenger facilities including a wide variety of shops
and restaurants, Kid Zones for those travelling with children and
special assistance services.
Gatwick travelers benefit from a variety of convenient transport
links including direct train links to Central London’s Victoria
Station via the Gatwick Express and to stations across London,
including the heart of the business district; the City of London
via Thameslink. Additionally, Thameslink Trains run every three
minutes and provide around-the-clock service to communities beyond
Central London, enabling JetBlue to serve a variety of travelers
bound for or returning from a variety of U.K. destinations.
“We have an incredible opportunity to secure long term slots in
London’s second-largest airport, and we look forward to building
our presence there over the long-term,” Hayes said. “Gatwick will
perfectly complete our London service, giving customers options as
they plan their travel. Gatwick is an attractive choice with its
low costs, speed and convenience to Central London.”
“Being able to offer our customers the low cost, high value
experience from JetBlue, with daily flights to New York starting in
just a few months, is a welcome addition to the choice of airlines
and destinations which Gatwick currently has,” said Stewart
Wingate, chief executive officer, Gatwick Airport. “Equally we look
forward to welcoming travelers from the U.S. who are looking for
easy, quick access to London, the South of England and beyond. We
believe this is a start of an important long-term partnership for
us and we look forward adding JetBlue flights to and from Boston
next year.”
Schedule between New York (JFK) and London
Gatwick (LGW) Daily Beginning September 29, 2021
JFK - LGW Flight #43
LGW - JFK Flight #44
7:50 p.m. – 7:55 a.m. (+1)
12:00 p.m. – 3:33 p.m.
Superior Service for Every Traveler
Known in the U.S. for having the most legroom in coach (b), live
television and on-demand entertainment on every seatback, free and
fast Fly-Fi broadband internet (c), complimentary snacks and soft
drinks, and great customer service, JetBlue’s entrance into the
transatlantic market will introduce a new era of customer-focused,
low-fare travel for leisure and business travelers.
The airline’s Mint premium experience – which first raised the
bar on transcontinental travel in the U.S. and has been completely
reimagined for transatlantic flying – promises to offer customers a
fresh choice when flying between the U.S. and the U.K. JetBlue Mint
features 24 fully lie-flat private suites with a sliding door –
including two Mint Studios™ – and a custom-designed seat cushion
developed by innovative mattress company Tuft & Needle. Its
proprietary T&N Adaptive® foam with a breathable cover creates
a cool and comfortable sleep experience unlike anything in the sky.
Mint also boasts countless intuitive design touches that help every
customer feel at home in the air. JetBlue is also introducing its
latest innovation – the stunning Mint Studio™ – which offers the
most space in a premium experience from any U.S. airline (d).
JetBlue’s industry-leading core experience has also been
reinvented for crossing the pond and offers a new level of service
to customers who generally fly “coach” but still want a great
experience at an attractive fare. With just 117 core seats –
including 24 Even More® Space Seats – customers will enjoy a
boutique-style experience no matter where they sit. All of the
comforts JetBlue customers have come to expect will be enhanced by
the recently announced partnership with New York-based restaurant
group Dig to bring its signature build-your-own dining concept to
tray tables at 35,000 feet – JetBlue’s first complimentary meal in
core. Core customers will also enjoy a free selection of soft
drinks, coffee, tea, beer, wine and liquor. The A321LR features new
extra-large overhead bins, and all customers regardless of fare
type will be allowed to bring one carry on, space permitting, and
one personal item.
Customers in both core and Mint will be able to stay connected
throughout the flight, with JetBlue being the only airline to offer
unlimited, free high-speed wi-fi on all transatlantic flights.
Additionally, customers will have access to a curated selection of
live TV channels – focused on news and sports – and an extensive
library of seatback entertainment, allowing customers to have a
multiple screen experience onboard – just like they do at home.
For more on JetBlue’s London service and to book travel, visit
https://www.jetblue.com/flying-with-us/london. Customers are also
encouraged to visit JetBlue’s COVID-19 Info Hub for information
about travel requirements to and from the U.K.
About JetBlue Airways
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 across the U.S., Caribbean and
Latin America. For more information, visit jetblue.com.
- Terms: Fares shown: New York (JFK) to London (LHR). Requires
roundtrip purchase & Sat. night stay. Book by 5/25. Travel
8/11–11/18/21 (depart/return). Blackout dates: 8/11 & 8/26–9/4.
Terms apply; Fares shown: London (LHR) to New York (JFK). Return
purchase and Sat. night stay required. Book by May 21 for travel
Aug 12–Nov 18, 2021 (depart/return). Blackout dates: Aug 26–Sep 4,
2021. Terms apply.
- Based on baseline seat pitch of transatlantic aircraft.
- Fly-Fi® and live television are available on all
JetBlue-operated flights. Availability and coverage area may vary
by aircraft. Details on inflight wi-fi and entertainment:
https://www.jetblue.com/flying-with-us.
- Based on personal square footage per passenger seat.
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