With JetBlue’s First Airbus A321neo Delivery Nearing, Airline Announces First New Route Made Possible by Aircraft’s Exten...
April 15 2019 - 11:00AM
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First JetBlue A321neo Set to Arrive Soon
Featuring 20% Increase in Fuel Efficiency
New Route between New York-JFK and South
America Advances International Presence and Further Grows Network
Relevance in Northeast Focus City
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced that delivery of the
airline’s first Airbus A321neo (new engine option) aircraft is set
for this spring with entry into service this summer. The A321neo
will make it possible for JetBlue to operate a new, nonstop route
between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and
Guayaquil, Ecuador’s José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport
(GYE). (a)
The new nonstop flight between the Northeast and South America
will be made possible by the A321neo’s extended range and fuel
efficiency. JetBlue’s growth in its existing Ecuador market
advances the airline’s leadership position in Latin America and the
Caribbean where it serves nearly 40 destinations.
“The introduction of the A321neo to our fleet opens up a world
of new possibilities as we think about the future of our growing
network, building out our focus cities, and offering new and unique
nonstop routes to our customers,” said Andrea Lusso, director route
planning, JetBlue. “At the same time we are ensuring we deliver the
best the best travel experience to customers and meet our long-term
financial targets as we grow into the future.”
New Flying Opportunities with Comfort and
Connectivity
The A321neo – the newest aircraft type to join JetBlue’s growing
fleet of more than 250 aircraft – boasts a 20% increase in fuel
efficiency which results in an extended range of some 500 nautical
miles. The extended flying capabilities of the A321neo opens up a
host of new markets which JetBlue’s existing fleet could not serve
with nonstop flights. Additionally, each JetBlue Airbus A321neo
will be powered by two Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, which
produce a smaller noise footprint and lower operating costs when
compared with today's engines.
Inside the aircraft, JetBlue’s award-winning comfort and
connectivity will be the focus of the onboard customer experience.
The A321neo will feature the Collins Meridian seat -- which is the
widest seat available for the single aisle Airbus family of
aircraft – with enhanced cushion comfort, adjustable headrests,
power connections at every seat and the most legroom in coach (b).
Inflight entertainment will be powered by Thales AVANT and ViaSat-2
connectivity. With this system – featuring 10.1 inch, 1080P high
definition screens, more than 100 channels of live television with
DVR-like pause and rewind functionality, picture-in-picture
function and more – JetBlue will offer customers expanded
entertainment choices in nearly every region the airline flies (c).
JetBlue is the only major U.S. airline with seatback entertainment
screens at every seat on every aircraft.
Expanding Service in Ecuador
JetBlue will launch new service between New York-JFK and
Guayaquil starting December 5, 2019, pending government approval.
Flights will operate daily and the new route will become the
longest in the JetBlue network, stretching beyond today’s longest
route by more than 200 nautical miles. Today, the existing New
York-Guayaquil market suffers from high fares and limited
connecting flight choices. JetBlue aims to bring affordable fares
to the market while also offering the only nonstop service by a
major U.S. airline between the two cities. JetBlue will announce
details of when seats will go on sale soon.
Schedule between New York (JFK) and
Guayaquil (GYE)Beginning December 5, 2019
JFK - GYE Flight #1769 GYE -
JFK Flight #1770 2:00 p.m. – 9:04 p.m. 10:55 p.m.
– 5:13 a.m. (+1)
Home to more than two million people, Guayaquil is buzzing with
colorful cityscapes, outdoor gardens and zoos. The city is also a
convenient gateway to the natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands.
With quick and easy flight access from Guayaquil, travelers can get
up close and personal with wildlife while surrounded by unique
landscapes unlike anywhere else in the world.
“On behalf of the Government of Ecuador, and through the
Ministry of Transportation and Public Works, we are dedicating
efforts to improve the connectivity of our country,” said Aurelio
Hidalgo, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Ecuador.
“JetBlue’s official announcement of its new direct route between
New York and Guayaquil by the end of 2019, is the result of this
work. We are pleased to receive them, and we wish them success,
which will undoubtedly be our success.”
JetBlue has already seen success in Ecuador. The airline first
launched daily service between Fort Lauderdale and Quito in 2016
and will add a second daily seasonal flight on the route this
summer. Existing service between Fort Lauderdale and Guayaquil
launched February 2019.
About JetBlue Airways
JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading
carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los
Angeles (Long Beach), Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries
more than 42 million customers a year to 100+ cities in the
U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America with an average
of more than 1,000 daily flights. For more information please visit
jetblue.com.
(a) Subject to receipt of government operating authority.
(b) JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach based on
average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines. (c) 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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