Daily Nonstop Flights Starting At $49(a) Each Way
to New York City Begin May 24
Connecting Service to Other Northeast Cities Starts At $74(a) Each Way
NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq:JBLU) is making it easier than ever to jet off to the surf and sand of Nantucket this summer with the launch of new nonstop service from its hometown hub at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, beginning May 24. The low-fare, high-value airline will offer convenient daily service to the popular Massachusetts island resort for the peak season through September 24(b), with additional weekend flights operating throughout the summer.
To celebrate the introduction of JetBlue's service to the island, the award-winning airline is offering a special fare of $49(a) each way for nonstop flights between New York and Nantucket. Regular fares between New York and Nantucket will range from $79(a) to $279(a) each way. Easy connections to Nantucket from other cities including Charlotte, NC; Richmond, VA; and Buffalo and Syracuse, NY, are available via New York/JFK for a low introductory fare of $74(a) each way.
"New Yorkers love to summer in Nantucket, and this year we're making it easier than ever to get there. Leave your car at home, skip the long ferry ride, and hop aboard one of our conveniently-timed JetBlue flights," said JetBlue Founder and CEO David Neeleman. "We look forward to welcoming you to Nantucket in comfort and style."
In addition to new seasonal nonstop service on JetBlue from New York/JFK to Nantucket, JetBlue customers will gain year-round access to Nantucket and other Cape and Islands destinations through a new marketing partnership announced today between JetBlue and Massachusetts-based airline Cape Air. Beginning March 19, 2007, JetBlue will place its code on flights operated by Cape Air, allowing customers to book travel on a single itinerary between the Cape and Islands and 20 JetBlue destinations that connect in Boston(c). This partnership offers customers low fares, one-stop reservations, simplified baggage check-in and transfer, frequent flier benefits, and fast same-terminal connections beginning March 19, 2007.
"We are so excited to welcome Cape Air's newest partner -- JetBlue -- to Nantucket," said Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tracy Bakalar. "New York is a significant market for the island. One-third of our summer visitors originate from the New York area, and now JetBlue has put the 'Faraway Land' well within their reach."
JetBlue's service between New York and Nantucket:
New York/JFK to Nantucket, MA (ACK) to
Nantucket, MA (ACK) New York/JFK
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5:30 p.m. - 6:55 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - 9:05 p.m.
(daily, eff. (daily, eff.
May 24-Sept. 24) May 24-Sept. 24)
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9:30 p.m. - 10:55 p.m. 10:55 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
(Friday only, eff. (Saturday only, eff.
June 22-Aug. 31) June 23-Sept. 8)
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(Saturday only, eff. (Monday only, eff.
June 23-Sept. 8) July 9-Sept. 10)
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JetBlue will serve Nantucket Memorial Airport with its 100-seat EMBRAER 190 jets, the largest and most spacious aircraft flying to the island. The E190 offers roomy leather seats with industry-leading legroom, 36 channels of DIRECTV(r) programming (d), and more than 100 channels of XM Satellite Radio -- the most live entertainment options of any airline, and the only in-flight entertainment to Nantucket. Members of TrueBlue, JetBlue's customer loyalty program, will earn two points on flights between New York and Nantucket, with double points awarded for travel purchased online at www.jetblue.com.
JetBlue Airways is focused on creating a new airline category -- an airline that offers value, service and style. Based in New York City, and now in its seventh year, the low-cost carrier currently serves 50 destinations with more than 500 flights daily. JetBlue has the most legroom in coach(e). In addition to its signature seatback television service from DIRECTV(r), JetBlue also offers a selection of first-run movies and bonus features from FOX InFlight(tm) on flights longer than two hours. The low-fare, high-value airline 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). 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) Introductory sale fares are valid only on JetBlue Airways and do not apply to codeshare flights operated by Cape Air via Boston Logan. All fares are subject to change without notice. Fares require up to a 14-day advance purchase. Introductory fares must be booked by March 7, 2007, 11:59 PM MST, and travel must take place between May 24, 2007 and June 20, 2007. Travel must be completed by June 20, 2007. Introductory fares may not be available on all days or on all flights. Travel to Nantucket must take place Sunday through Wednesday. Travel from Nantucket must take place Tuesday through Friday. All fares must be purchased at time of reservation, and are one-way, nonrefundable, and nontransferable. Cancellations and changes can be made prior to scheduled departure for $30 at 1-800-JETBLUE, or at jetblue.com (in the case of changes), with applicable fare adjustment. Cancellations are for a JetBlue travel credit only, 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 $2.50 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.40 per domestic segment. A segment is a takeoff and landing. 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.
b) JetBlue is currently selling seats through September 4, 2007.
(c) Nonstop service between Boston and Hyannis, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Provincetown operated by JetBlue partner airline Cape Air. Nonstop service between New York/JFK and Nantucket operated by JetBlue.
(d) 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.
(e) JetBlue has the most legroom in coach, based on average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines.
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