BOSTON, Feb. 2, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq:JBLU) today begins new daily service between Boston Logan International Airport and Nassau International Airport in The Bahamas. Sale fares start at $84(a,b) each way and regular fares range between $104 to $299(b) each way. Customers can save an additional $5 each way by purchasing online at www.jetblue.com.
"In two short years, JetBlue has tripled the number of destinations for Bostonians, and we're pleased to add nonstop service to Nassau," said David Neeleman, CEO, JetBlue Airways. "With these convenient flight times, combined with our award-winning service and everyday affordable fares, our customers can enjoy the trip as much as the destination."
"It has been two years since JetBlue began service in Boston and I congratulate them on this 15th nonstop destination," said Governor Mitt Romney. "During our Massachusetts winters, it will be great to get away to The Bahamas with JetBlue's low fares and award-winning customer service."
"The Islands of The Bahamas were smart enough to recognize JetBlue as the perfect partner when it proposed nonstop service from NYC to Nassau," said Vernice Walkine, director general, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. "This new service from Boston reconfirms that. We are so delighted to welcome JetBlue once again into Nassau, providing quality air service to our guests. We extend our congratulations to JetBlue for continuing to provide consumers with the best air travel option available -- high quality seats at low prices. We are proud to be a part of the JetBlue network."
"We congratulate JetBlue on its new daily nonstop service from Boston to Nassau -- Paradise Island," said Fred Lounsberry, CEO, Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board. "This new service supports the increasing demand for the new resorts and vacation experiences in our destination. This new service from Boston makes either quick getaways or a week-long vacation to Nassau -- Paradise Island convenient and affordable."
Nassau, The Bahamas becomes the first Caribbean destination and the 15th nonstop destination for Bostonians. JetBlue also serves Nassau, The Bahamas with daily nonstop service from its hometown airport, New York's JFK. In addition to the new nonstop service, JetBlue also offers Bostonians two flights to Nassau, The Bahamas that connect via JFK.
On April 6, JetBlue will launch nonstop service to Richmond, VA from Boston Logan International Airport.
JetBlue's schedule:
------------------------------------------------------------------- Boston, MA (BOS) to Nassau, The Bahamas (NAS) Nassau to Boston Depart -- Arrive Depart -- Arrive 10:35am -- 2:10pm 3:00pm -- 6:20pm -------------------------------------------------------------------
JetBlue Airways is a low-fare airline based in New York City that operates 370 flights daily to 34 destinations. JetBlue offers customers roomy leather seats with 36 channels of free DIRECTV(r) (c) programming, the most live television offered by any airline. On flights longer than two hours, the airline also features a selection of first-run movies and bonus features from FOX InFlight(tm). Customers enjoy brand name snacks and beverages, including freshly brewed Dunkin' Donuts coffee and fine wines selected by JetBlue's "Low Fare Sommelier," Joshua Wesson, founder of Best Cellars. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583) or visit www.jetblue.com.
(a) Sale fare requires a 7-day advance purchase. All travel must be booked by February 16, 2006. Travel must be complete by Apr. 4, 2006. Sale fares may not be available on all days or on all flights. Sales fares are most often found on midweek travel dates.
(b) All fares must be purchased at time of reservation, and are one-way, nonrefundable, and nontransferable. Changes can be made prior to scheduled departure for a fee of $30 per person plus any applicable difference in airfare. Changes can be made online at jetblue.com, by calling 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583), or if located in the Dominican Republic, by calling 1-200-9898. Cancellations can be made prior to scheduled departure for a fee of $30 per person by calling 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583), or if located in the Dominican Republic, by calling 1-200-9898. Cancellations are valid for a JetBlue air-only travel credit, which is valid for one year. If a reservation is not changed or canceled prior to scheduled departure, all money associated with the reservation is forfeited. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9 each way, September 11th Security Fees of up to $5 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.30 per domestic segment. A segment is a takeoff and landing. Caribbean fares also do not include government fees and taxes of up to $71.45 each way. All taxes and fees must be paid at the time of purchase. JetBlue reserves the right to deny boarding to passengers without proper documentation. Other restrictions apply.
(c) DIRECTV(r) service is not available on flights between JFK or Newark and Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic; however, FOX InFlight(tm) is offered complimentary on these routes. FOX InFlight is a trademark of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. JetBlue's in-flight entertainment is powered by LiveTV, a wholly owned subsidiary of JetBlue.
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