JetBlue is Bigger in Texas as All-New Service in San Antonio Launches with Flights from New York and Boston
October 31 2021 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
San Antonio Becomes JetBlue’s 106th Destination
and Fourth City Served in the Lone Star State
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it has officially
launched service at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) from
both New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), with the first flights
landing in the Texas city this afternoon. With new nonstop flights
from New York and Boston to San Antonio JetBlue continues to
diversify its flying, advance its focus city growth strategy in the
Northeast and introduce the airline’s award winning service and low
fares to new customers in south central Texas.
“The new service to San Antonio is an indicator of the growing
demand between the southwest and the northeast and our customers’
return to the skies,” said Andrea Lusso, vice president network
planning. “With San Antonio being Boston’s largest unserved
destination, we are excited to offer our customers traveling for
business and leisure our award-winning service and an opportunity
to explore the city’s rich history and cultural experiences.”
Deep in the heart of Texas, San Antonio’s bold spirit and
historic legacies make it an ideal gateway to the region’s culture,
scenic beauty, and restful retreats. Through preserving its history
and persevering as one of the nation’s largest cities, San Antonio
has become one of America’s most authentic and sought-after
destinations. From the iconic River Walk; beautifully preserved
Spanish colonial missions, including The Alamo; to charming
vineyards; and world-class gastronomy, San Antonio offers a unique
experience to all travelers. Art comes alive with outdoor murals,
gardens, architecture, and museums showcasing the rich history and
culture of the city.
“Visit San Antonio is thrilled to welcome JetBlue’s new direct,
non-stop flights to the Alamo City,” said Marc Anderson, President
and CEO of Visit San Antonio. “San Antonio is a beloved culinary,
cultural and evolving vacation and meetings destination and
JetBlue’s entry to our market with direct flights from New York and
Boston will help the pandemic recovery for our communities.”
San Antonio welcomed approximately 41 million visitors in 2019.
Hospitality is one of the top five industries in the city,
contributing $15.2 billion into the local economy and employing
more than 140,000 in 2019. More information about San Antonio can
be found at VisitSanAntonio.com.
“This is thrilling because the addition of JetBlue offers
another great choice for travelers. Prior to the pandemic, Boston
was the top unserved market in the U.S. and now travelers can fly
nonstop to the city,” said Jesus Saenz, Director of Airports, San
Antonio Airport System. “In addition, the compliment of New
York-JFK service offers even more options between the two
markets.”
San Antonio service will operate with a mix of both the Airbus
A320 and A220 aircraft. All JetBlue aircraft offer the airline's
award-winning service featuring the most legroom in coach (a); free
and fast Fly-Fi broadband internet (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, and between New York and London. For more
information, visit jetblue.com.
(a)
JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach
based on average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines.
(b)
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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