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JetBlue to announce flights from Stewart
October 24, 2006

Sometimes, good news comes in bunches.
JetBlue will announce tomorrow that it's launching service at Stewart Airport, Sen. Charles Schumer said this afternoon.
The major discount airline will announce flights direct from Stewart to Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, starting in December, Schumer said. The flights, five in all by early January, will be on 156-seat Airbus A320 jets with fares starting at $79, Schumer said.
Stewart wouldn't confirm the news and JetBlue spokesmen were not immediately available for comment. But other sources close to the airport confirmed it.
A formal announcement is expected at Stewart Wednesday morning.
"We've always believed in Stewart," Schumer said. "We knew its day would come and it looks like that day is coming."
Airport officials, Schumer and local business leaders have been working for years to lure a big discounter. Earlier this month, AirTran Airways announced it will start flights in January to Atlanta, Tampa, Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale. Now, it appears, JetBlue is joining in, too.

Tim Logan

So AirTran and jetBlue are going to be beating themselves over the head for customers? This should be an interesting battle, I'd say though AirTran offers more to the traveler with a greater number of connections through ATL then what B6 will offer. Looks like B6 is going for the point to point and net new customer base

I cannot wait for Airtran and JetBlue to start out of SWF. Although I work in Manhattan, I live just 30 mins from SWF and you can park right outside the terminal for next to nothing, unlike HPN, $28 a day !!! ABC news below.

JetBlue to add new flights from Stewart Airport
Eyewitness News
(New York - WABC, October 24, 2006) - Sources tell Eyewitness News that Jet Blue on Wednesday will announce new flights between Stewart Airport and three Florida cities.

We're told that service between the Newburgh airport and Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando and West Palm Beach will commence December 19th.
A formal announcement is expected tomorrow when Senator Chuck Schumer joins airline officials and Stewart Airport officials for a news conference at the airport.

It was just a few weeks ago when AirTran Airlines, another discount carrier, announced it was returning to Stewart Airport.

Stewart has long been rumored to be at or near to the top of a short list of airports under study to become the New York area's fourth major jetport.

jetBlue and AirTran. Imagine that... and they didn't even have to change the name of the airport after all. :lol:

Tom

Press Release:

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JetBlue Expands Service in the Empire State: Newburgh to be Low-Cost Airline's Sixth New York State Destination

-- New York's Hometown Airline Offers Hudson Valley Travelers $79(a) Introductory Fare --

-- Two Daily Flights to Florida Begin December 19; Three Additional Flights to the Sunshine State Begin January 5 --

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq:JBLU),
New York's hometown airline, today announces it will begin service
between Newburgh's Stewart International Airport (SWF), the airline's
sixth New York State destination, and Fort Lauderdale and Orlando,
Florida, with daily nonstop flights to each city beginning December 19.
Beginning January 5, a second daily flight will be added to Fort
Lauderdale and Orlando. Additionally, one daily nonstop flight to West
Palm Beach, Florida will begin January 5, making the low-cost carrier
the largest airline serving Stewart International Airport.

To celebrate the new service to the low-fare carrier's 49th
destination, JetBlue is offering introductory one-way fares to/from
Newburgh starting at $79(a) each way, with regular fares ranging
between $99(a) and $299(a) each way. Introductory fares, which are
subject to availability, must be purchased by November 9, and travel
must be completed by February 15, 2007.

"In addition to the convenience of low-fares and nonstop flights, our
Newburgh customers will enjoy extra legroom, live entertainment options
like DIRECTV(r) and FOX InFlight(tm) movies at every all-leather seat,
as well as our friendly, award-winning customer service," said David
Neeleman, CEO of JetBlue. "We look forward to providing Hudson Valley
customers with more options and more value for their airfare. With the
addition of five daily flights from Newburgh to Florida onboard our
A320, JetBlue will now offer more nonstop seats to Florida from New
York than any other airline."

"Hudson Valley residents are hungry for air service in the same way all
of Upstate was when JetBlue first came to New York. I have big plans
for Stewart, and will continue to work to build up the airport for
years to come," said U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer. "JetBlue is going
to be a shot in the arm for this region, because where there is
affordable airfare, new visitors and new businesses will follow."

"Once again, JetBlue has shown its commitment to New York and I am
proud that we are continuing to strengthen Stewart Airport's
capabilities as one of New York's premier regional airports," said U.S.
Senator Hillary Clinton. "This announcement is good news for the Hudson
Valley. JetBlue's new service to Florida will not only increase low
fare travel options for local residents, it will also benefit local
businesses and further our efforts to strengthen the local economy."

"December 19, 2006, December 19, 2006, December 19, 2006, December 19, 2006...
If I say that another 10,000 times I still may not have answered all the people who
have asked me, 'When is JetBlue coming?,'"
said Charles Seliga, President and COO of Stewart International
Airport. "Thank you, Mr. Neeleman; The Hudson Valley has been waiting
for this for a long time. You have many customers here, and your
company's outstanding reputation precedes you. I could not be more
honored. Welcome to Stewart International Airport."

JetBlue will operate flights to and from Newburgh with its Airbus A320
aircraft. The 156-seat aircraft offers customers roomy all-leather
seats, 36 channels of free DIRECTV(r) programming(b) on seat-back
televisions as well as a selection of first-run movies and bonus
features for a small additional fee from FOX InFlight(tm). JetBlue
customers enrolled in the airline's flight gratitude program, TrueBlue,
will earn two TrueBlue points each way, with double points awarded for
travel purchased 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 purchasing using the Card,
all TrueBlue points in the member's account automatically extend for
another 12 months.

JetBlue's Service between Newburgh, NY and Fort Lauderdale, FL:

Newburgh, NY (SWF) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Depart - Arrive
7:10am - 10:20am (effective 1/5/07)
2:40pm - 5:45pm (effective 12/19/06-1/4/07)
6:55pm - 10:00pm (effective 1/5/07)

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Newburgh, NY (SWF)
Depart - Arrive
8:15am - 11:05am (effective 1/5/07)
5:00pm - 7:50pm (effective 1/5/07)
6:45pm - 9:35pm (effective 12/19/06-1/4/07)


JetBlue's Service between Newburgh, NY and Orlando, FL:

Newburgh, NY (SWF) to Orlando (MCO)
Depart - Arrive
7:30am - 10:20am (effective 12/19/06-1/4/07)
8:00am - 10:50am (effective 1/5/07)
3pm - 5:55pm (effective 1/5/07)

Orlando (MCO) to Newburgh, NY (SWF)
Depart - Arrive
11:10am - 1:50pm (effective 12/19/06-1/4/07)
11:30am - 2:10pm (effective 1/5/07)
6:35pm - 9:15pm (effective 1/5/07)


JetBlue's Service between Newburgh, NY and West Palm Beach, FL:

Newburgh, NY (SWF) to West Palm Beach, FL (PBI)
Depart - Arrive
11:45am - 2:45pm (effective 1/05/07)

West Palm Beach, FL (PBI) to Newburgh, NY (SWF)
Depart - Arrive
3:30pm - 6:15pm (effective 1/05/07)


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 47 destinations with up to 470 flights daily. Service
from New York (JFK) to Cancun begins Nov. 30, 2006. Onboard JetBlue,
customers enjoy roomy leather seats and 36 channels of free DIRECTV(r)
programming (b), 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 comfort kit 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 http://www.jetblue.com.

(a) All fares are subject to change without notice. Sale fares require
up to a 14-day advance purchase. Travel must be booked by November 9,
2006, 11:59 PM MT. All travel must be completed by February 15, 2007.
Blackout dates for all travel are between December 19, 2006 and January
2, 2007 for all southbound travel and between December 26, 2006 and
January 4, 2007 for all northbound travel. Sale fares may not be
available on all days or on all flights. Sale 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
$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 $5 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.30 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) 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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