JetBlue Becomes Fastest Growing U.S. Airline in
Bermuda with More Nonstop Flights from New York and Expanded
Nonstop Service from Boston
Expanded Service Creates Even More Connecting
Opportunities to and from Cities across JetBlue’s Growing Route
Map
JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) today announced it is increasing service
to Bermuda with two year-round daily flights and a third summer
seasonal roundtrip flight between the popular island destination
and the airline’s northeast focus cities. In addition to the added
flights, the airline will now operate all Bermuda routes using its
150-seat Airbus A320 aircraft in place of its 100-seat Embraer 190
aircraft. The move further advances JetBlue as the fastest growing
U.S. carrier in Bermuda.
“This is a big win for our loyal JetBlue customers on all sides
of these routes whether in New York, Boston or Bermuda,” said Robin
Hayes, president and chief executive officer, JetBlue. “With more
flights, larger aircraft and a variety of flight times to
accommodate customers’ needs, JetBlue – with its affordable fares
and award winning service – is positioning itself as the top choice
for travel to and from Bermuda. I’d also like to extend a special
thank you to Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Bill Hanbury who was
instrumental in helping make this announcement possible.”
"This announcement today will provide further opportunities for
our East Coast guests to visit our shores and help meet the
increasing demand for airplane seats,” said Minister of Tourism,
Transport and Municipalities Sen. the Hon. Michael Fahy JP. “This
has been a very positive year for tourism in Bermuda and I am
thrilled for 2016 to conclude on such an encouraging note."
Bermuda, just a two hour flight from the northeastern U.S.,
stretches for 23 miles along turquoise waters in the Atlantic.
Known for its pink sand beaches such as Elbow Beach and Horseshoe
Bay, the island offers an array of activities ranging from
championship golfing to deep sea fishing. Accommodations on island
range from luxury resorts to intimate guest cottages and family-run
inns, which each incorporate the sophistication and hospitality
unique to the Bermuda experience.
“The Bermuda Tourism Authority is proud to be a marketing
partner with JetBlue, creating incremental business for our island
and for the airline. We have grown vacation air arrivals out of New
York by 44% this year – and we have also been successful at
attracting a younger, more adventurous traveler to Bermuda,” said
Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Bill Hanbury. “Savvy cooperative
marketing has been an important component to success, and we look
forward to continuing that partnership. Additional capacity out of
JFK puts us in an even stronger position for further growth in
2017. We are also thrilled with their decision to now fly
year-round from Boston because inspiring travel to Bermuda
throughout the seasons is an important mandate.”
Starting May 18, 2017, JetBlue will operate daily year-round
flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport
(JFK) and Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) with an
evening departure from New York and a morning departure from
Bermuda. Additionally, the airline will operate a second daily
roundtrip during the summer peak with a morning departure from New
York and an afternoon departure from Bermuda. Together, the
enhanced New York flight schedule and additional service will
expand JetBlue’s current once daily year-round service and offer
more travel options for customers on both sides of the route. This
ensures a well-timed schedule for the Bermuda-based customers every
day of the year. Flights between New York and Bermuda are on sale
starting today with introductory fares starting at $49 one way
(a).
Also starting May 18, 2017, JetBlue will increase its current
seasonal summer service between Boston Logan International Airport
(BOS) and Bermuda to year-round daily service. Flights, with a
morning departure from Boston and an afternoon departure from
Bermuda, are also on sale starting today with introductory fares
starting at $79 one way (a).
The new and expanded flights will allow for even more nonstop
service throughout the year between JetBlue’s northeast focus
cities and Bermuda. The flights will also benefit connecting
customers in Bermuda and across the JetBlue network. Now, travelers
can conveniently connect to an additional nine JetBlue cities, such
as Houston and Jacksonville, Fla. The 2017 schedule also increases
the connecting itinerary possibilities for major destinations like
San Francisco, Chicago and Orlando, Fla.
Year-Round Daily Schedule Between New
York (JFK) and Bermuda (BDA)
Starting May 18, 2017
JFK – BDA Flight #2231
BDA – JFK Flight #2232 6:23 p.m. – 9:55 p.m. 8:30
a.m. – 9:53 a.m.
Second Daily Seasonal Summer Schedule
Between New York (JFK) and Bermuda (BDA)
Starting May 18, 2017 – October
2017
JFK – BDA Flight #1731 BDA – JFK Flight
#1732 8:00 a.m. – 11:21 a.m. 12:18 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Year-Round Daily Schedule Between
Boston (BOS) and Bermuda (BDA)
Starting May 18, 2017
BOS – BDA Flight #203 BDA –
BOS Flight #204 10:55 a.m. – 2:02 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 4:22
p.m.
JetBlue will operate all Bermuda service using its spacious
150-seat Airbus A320 aircraft offering the airline's award-winning
service featuring complimentary and unlimited name-brand snacks and
soft drinks; free Hollywood movies; and the most legroom in coach
(b).
About JetBlue Airways
JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading
carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los
Angeles (Long Beach), Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries
more than 35 million customers a year to 100 cities in the
U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America with an average
of 925 daily flights. For more information please visit
jetblue.com.
About Bermuda
The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) is an independent,
non-government, private entity and the official destination
marketing organization for the island country. Led by a Chief
Executive Officer, the dynamic enterprise focuses on tourism
investment, product and experiences, sales and marketing, and
corporate partnerships to restore and evolve Bermuda as a
world-class tourism destination. For more information
visit www.gotobermuda.com/bermudatourism.
(a)
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(including government fees and taxes) must be purchased by 12/23/16
(the earlier of 11:59 PM ET or local) for flights from BOSTON, MA
(BOS) or NEW YORK, NY (JFK) to ST. GEORGE’S, BERMUDA (BDA) on all
days of the week between 01/15/17 and 09/04/2017 (blackout dates
02/16 – 02/23/17, 04/06 – 04/20/2017, and 06/13 – 06/17/17). 7-day
advance purchase required. Fares will be higher for flights from
BDA due to higher government taxes/fees. BOS/JFK - BDA non-stop
service available daily and year-round. Fares vary by route. Fares
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(b) JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach based on
average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines.
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