JetBlue Flies West to Idaho with Only Nonstop Service Between Boise and the Northeast
July 02 2021 - 5:16PM
Business Wire
JetBlue’s Low Fares and Award-Winning Service
Now Landing in 31 States Across the U.S.
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it has officially
launched service at Boise Airport (BOI) in Idaho, with the
airline’s first flight departing New York’s John F. Kennedy
International Airport (JFK) just after 4 o’clock this afternoon.
New summer seasonal service operates four times weekly now through
Labor Day with plans to resume flying in summer 2022.
“With new service in Boise we’re once again diversifying the
JetBlue route map, advancing our New York focus city strategy and
growing our customer base by connecting more people to the places
they want to go,” said Andrea Lusso, vice president network
planning, JetBlue. “Boise is one of the fastest growing cities in
the U.S. and our new flights land at the perfect time to meet
growing demand with the only nonstop service between Idaho’s
capital and the Northeast.”
Boise becomes JetBlue’s first destination in Idaho and the 31st
state served by the airline. Boise is a rare blend of urban and
outdoors, active and relaxing, family-friendly and welcoming. It
has unique sites and attractions, diverse cultural offerings and
unlimited recreation, including close access to some of the
country’s most sought after white water rafting and skiing
destinations. At the foot of the scenic Boise Front, Boise boasts
several Fortune 500 companies with national and international
headquarters or divisions, sprawling high-tech campuses and a major
university with a distinctive blue football field. This city, with
a river running through it, enjoys its easily accessible outdoors
as much as its eclectic urban offerings.
“When you’re in Boise, you’ll have the opportunity to explore
almost 200 miles of trails, all accessible within minutes of
downtown, said Carrie Westergard, Executive Director, Boise
Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Our walkable, welcoming downtown
is an incredible jumping-off point for some of the West’s best
whitewater or other seasonal adventures, like our community-owned
ski area just 16 miles up the road from your hotel room. Top that
off with booming wine, craft beer and culinary industries and
you’ve got a very busy and rewarding visit.”
“Idaho is excited to welcome travelers from the Northeast to
experience our culture, history and outdoors,” said Diane Norton,
Idaho Tourism Manager. “Boise is the perfect gateway for day trips
or extended getaways.”
JetBlue is now the only airline operating nonstop service
between Boise and the Northeast. The route to New York City is the
longest-range route operated from Boise Airport, which is a
department of the City of Boise. Operations in its current location
began in 1938 and a terminal expansion was completed in 2003.
Today, the airport has two concourses, comprised of 23 gates, and
hosts multiple restaurants and retail shops. This summer, an
average of 83 daily flights depart the airport and in 2019, a
record high of more than 4.1 million travelers passed through the
airport.
“Our community is delighted to welcome JetBlue to the Boise
Airport with their low-fares and award-winning service,” said Boise
Airport Director Rebecca Hupp. “This is a huge win for our
customers who can now fly nonstop to New York City, spending more
time in the Big Apple and less time getting there.”
JetBlue operates Boise flights using its Airbus A320 aircraft
offering the airline's award-winning service featuring the most
legroom in coach (a); free Fly-Fi, the fastest broadband internet
in the sky (b); complimentary and unlimited name-brand snacks and
soft drinks; and free, live DIRECTV® programming at every seat.
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.
- JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach based on average
fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines.
- Fly-Fi and live television are available on all
JetBlue-operated flights. On ViaSat-2 equipped aircraft, Fly-Fi
will not be available on portions of some routes, and live
television will not be available while operating outside of the
contiguous U.S., or until the aircraft returns to the coverage
area. On all other aircraft, Fly-Fi and live television will not be
available while operating outside of the contiguous U.S., or until
the aircraft returns to the coverage area.
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