JetBlue Announces Nonstop Service to Cancun
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ˇBienvenido a Cancun, Sinceramente JetBlue!
(Welcome to Cancun, Sincerely JetBlue)
From Metropolis to Mayan – JetBlue Announces
Nonstop Service to Cancun, Mexico
-- New York’s Hometown Airline to Offer $99(a) Introductory Fare --
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- JetBlue Airways Corp.
(Nasdaq:JBLU), today announces that the low-fare carrier has been
granted United States government approval to operate nonstop service
from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cancun,
Mexico, beginning November 30(b).
JetBlue will kick off this new service by offering a $99(a)
introductory fare each way between JFK and Cancun. The airline's
regular one-way fares between JFK and Cancun will range from $129 to
$349 each way when booked at http://www.jetblue.com or by calling
1-800-JETBLUE or 8008613372 if calling from Mexico.
JetBlue is also celebrating its inaugural service by offering a $109(a)
special sale fare each way between Cancun and the following
destinations via connecting service at JFK: Boston, MA; Burlington, VT;
Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, NY; Pittsburgh, PA and Washington DC
(Dulles). The carrier's regular fares in these markets will range from
$149(a) to $399(a) each way.
"I am thankful to the staff at the Department of Transportation for
finding JetBlue's application superior to that of other applicants,"
said JetBlue's founder and CEO David Neeleman. "We couldn't have won
this proceeding without the support of our crewmembers and the
continued support of our key partners, in particular those who
personally urged the Department to consider JetBlue, including Senator
Charles Schumer, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator Patrick Leahy,
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, Congressman Jim Walsh and Congressman
Gregory Meeks. We look forward to bringing our award-winning JetBlue
Experience to Mexico."
"This is great news for anyone who thought their chance to sit on a
beach this year ended on Labor Day," said Senator Charles Schumer.
"College kids and New Yorkers everywhere now have a direct and
affordable line to a place where the sun is hot and the only umbrella
you need is the one that comes in your beverage."
"Congratulations to JetBlue on opening up another route to and from New
York. JetBlue continues to build on its success and we look forward to
them opening even more routes, which means more opportunities for
people to visit New York and do business here," Senator Clinton said.
"JetBlue's expansion into new routes in Mexico and the Caribbean is
great news for the New York traveler," said Rep. Jim Walsh. "JetBlue
proves that the airline industry can combine reasonable air fares and
strong, accessible service into a quality product."
"With this decision, the Department of Transportation has recognized
JetBlue's record of excellence," Rep. Louise Slaughter said. "The
expansion of JetBlue's service into the Cancun market means that more
customers will be able to benefit from this leading, low-cost airline.
It also means a brighter future for a company that has played a key
role in bolstering New York's economy. It is a win for JetBlue, a win
for New York, and a win for advocates of low fare air service."
"JetBlue continues to meet and exceed the traveling demands of New
Yorkers," said Congressman Gregory Meeks. "I welcome JetBlue's new
service to Cancun and thank New York's low fare hometown airline for
reaffirming JFK Airport's status as the world's premier international
gateway."
JetBlue's Cancun schedule:
New York (JFK) to Cancun (CUN) Cancun to New York
Depart - Arrive Depart - Arrive
8:15 AM - 11:25 AM 12:20 PM - 5:05 PM
Service to Cancun will be operated with JetBlue's A320 fleet. Members
of JetBlue's customer loyalty program, TrueBlue, will receive six
points per flight, with double points awarded for purchasing online at
http://www.jetblue.com. Customers can earn TrueBlue points even faster by
using the JetBlue Card from American Express. Every time cardholders
purchase JetBlue travel with the Card, or earn at least one TrueBlue
point through other purchases using the Card, all TrueBlue points in
the member's account automatically extend for another 12 months.
