Now Offering Four Nonstop Destinations From Richmond
Fares Start At Just $89(a) Each Way
RICHMOND, Va., July 14, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq:JBLU) today announces an expansion at Richmond International Airport with the addition of daily nonstop service to Orlando, Fla., beginning November 2. Fares for travel between the capital of Virginia and the "Vacation Capital of the World" -- complete with unlimited free snacks, the most legroom in coach(b), and the most free live entertainment options of any airline -- start at just $89(a) each way for travel through December 15, 2008.
Customer-friendly JetBlue will offer one daily flight between Richmond and Orlando, complementing its popular service from Richmond to Boston, Fort Lauderdale, and New York. No matter their destination, customers jetting with JetBlue from Richmond travel in style aboard the airline's EMBRAER 190, a full-size 100-seat jet which features a spacious cabin with all-leather seats in a 2 x 2 configuration -- no middle seat -- plus 36 channels of free DIRECTV(r) programming and more than 100 channels of XM Satellite Radio(r) at every seat.
JetBlue's new service between Richmond and Orlando:
============================================================ Richmond, Va. (RIC) to Orlando, Fla. (MCO) to Orlando, Fla. (MCO) Richmond, Va. (RIC) ============================================================ Depart - Arrive Depart - Arrive ============================================================ 11:55 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. (eff. Nov. 2, 2008) (eff. Nov. 2, 2008) ============================================================
"Residents of the Commonwealth, both here in the Capital Region and in northern Virginia -- where we serve Dulles International Airport -- have embraced and supported JetBlue's distinctive brand of service ever since we first touched down in the region," said Scott Laurence, JetBlue's Director of Route Planning. "Our loyal customers have asked for nonstop service to more destinations, and we are pleased to offer it as our airline continues to prudently deploy aircraft into promising new markets."
About JetBlue Airways
New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers Lots of Legroom and super-spacious Even More Legroom seats. JetBlue introduced complimentary in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services on aircraft "BetaBlue," a first among U.S. domestic airlines. JetBlue is also America's first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue's control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue serves 53 cities with 600 daily flights. 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) All fares are subject to change without notice. Fares are only available for flights booked at jetblue.com. Travel costs $15 more per person if purchased by telephone or at an airport or city ticket office. Fares require up to a 14-day advance purchase. Travel must be booked by July 28, 2008, 11:59 PM MT. Travel must take place between November 2, 2008 and December 15, 2008. Travel must be completed by December 15, 2008. Travel must take place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and/or Saturday. Fares may not be available on all days or on all flights. Fares are most often found on midweek travel dates. 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 $100 per person at 1-800-JETBLUE or at jetblue.com, 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 $5 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.50 per domestic segment. All taxes and fees must be paid at the time of purchase. JetBlue reserves the right to deny boarding to passengers without proper documentation. A second bag fee of $20 applies. DIRECTV(r) service is not available on flights outside the continental United States. Other restrictions apply.
(b) JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach based on average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines.
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