NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq:JBLU) flights are operating normally today, and to help expedite the airport experience, the low-fare airline encourages customers to pack any liquid- or gel-based products in their checked baggage. Items such as shampoo, toothpaste, hair styling gel, and contact lens solution will not be allowed in carry on baggage.
JetBlue also encourages customers to: -- Check in online at www.jetblue.com to print boarding passes from home. Customers checking bags may do this online as well and then proceed directly to the Online Bag Drop counter at the airport. Bags checked in online must meet size and weight requirements: no more than 70 pounds and less than 62 inches when adding the height, width and depth of the bag. -- Allow a little extra time to clear the security checkpoint today.
In the six years since its launch, JetBlue Airways has focused on creating a new airline category -- an airline that offers value, service and style. Based out of New York City, the low-cost carrier currently serves 41 destinations with more than 440 flights daily. Onboard JetBlue, customers enjoy roomy leather seats and 36 channels of free DIRECTV(r) programming (a), 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(r) coffee, and delicious wines selected by the airline's Low Fare Sommelier, Josh Wesson from Best Cellars(r). On overnight flights from the West, the airline now offers Shut-Eye Service(tm), with a Shut-Eye Kit(tm) designed exclusively for JetBlue by Bliss Spa and other special amenities including a "good morning" hot towel service. 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.
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a) DIRECTV(r) service is not available on flights outside the continental United States; however, where applicable FOX InFlight(tm) is offered complimentary on these routes. FOX InFlight(tm) 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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