NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq:JBLU) has been named Best Domestic Airline for Value by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, as part of their 2006 World's Best Values Awards survey.
"We are honored to be recognized by the readers of Travel + Leisure," said David Neeleman, JetBlue CEO. "To be singled out by these savvy and experienced travelers is one of the greatest accomplishments since starting our airline six years ago. We are constantly finding ways to make the JetBlue Experience even better, starting as always with sincere customer service. On behalf of the nearly 10,000 JetBlue crewmembers, thank you, and we look forward to welcoming you onboard."
As part of the 2005 World's Best Awards survey, Travel + Leisure asked readers to rate travel providers for value. The results determine the 2006 World's Best Values winners. For complete survey methodology, go to www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest.
Travel + Leisure, published monthly by American Express Publishing Corporation, is the world's leading travel magazine with a circulation of almost one million. Sophisticated, modern, and always intelligent, Travel + Leisure examines the way we travel now and where we'll be going years from now, putting into context all the elements of the traveler's experience -- from hotels, restaurants, and shopping to architecture, culture, and politics -- while delivering the latest news on security, health, trends, and innovations. A global brand, Travel + Leisure currently publishes five international editions -- Travel + Leisure en Espanol, Travel + Leisure Russia, Travel + Leisure Turkey, Travel + Leisure China and Travel + Leisure Australia.
In the six years since its launch, JetBlue Airways has focused on creating a new airline category -- a value airline with values. Based out of New York City, the low-cost carrier currently serves 34 destinations with more than 370 flights daily. Onboard JetBlue, customers enjoy roomy leather seats and 36 channels of free DIRECTV(r) programming (see Note), the most live TV available on any airline. On flights longer than two hours, a selection of first-run movies and bonus features from FOX InFlight(tm) is also available. JetBlue offers customers generous brand name snacks and beverages, including freshly brewed Dunkin' Donuts coffee, and delicious wines selected by the airline's Low Fare Sommelier, Josh Wesson from 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.
Note: DIRECTV(r) service is not available on flights to/from Bermuda, Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic; however, where applicable FOX InFlight 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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