JetBlue Expands its Presence in the Caribbean With New Service to St. Kitts and Nevis
02 Novembro 2023 - 10:44AM
Business Wire
Year-Round Service Introduces JetBlue’s Low
Fares and Great Service to New Caribbean Destination
To Celebrate Launch, Limited $169 Fares
Available Online Only on JetBlue.com
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced it has officially
launched service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International
Airport (JFK) and St. Kitts and Nevis’s Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw
International Airport (SKB), with the first flight arriving in St.
Kitts this afternoon. St. Kitts service will operate Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Sundays, introducing JetBlue’s award-winning service,
low fares and a better option for customers on a route with limited
competition.
“We look forward to continuing to diversify our network,
providing our customers exceptional travel experiences to more
destinations,” said David Jehn, vice president, network planning
and airline partnerships, JetBlue. “This new nonstop route not only
introduces our low fares and great service to customers traveling
to and from St. Kitts but provides access to all the cities we
serve from New York and strengthens our presence in the
Caribbean.”
St. Kitts is the larger of two islands that make up the
Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Travelers will be captivated by
the island’s lush greenery, pristine beaches, and majestic volcanic
and mountainous peaks, which create a mesmerizing natural canvas.
St. Kitts boasts a wealth of cultural attractions, including
well-preserved colonial architecture, historic sites like Brimstone
Hill Fortress National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and
vibrant festivals that showcase the island's unique heritage and
traditions.
“We are pleased to announce that today signifies a momentous
occasion, as JetBlue embarks on its inaugural flight to St. Kitts,”
said Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, minister of tourism, international
transport, civil aviation, urban development, employment, and
labour for St. Kitts & Nevis. “This noteworthy milestone
enhances the connectivity of our destination from the United States
and underscores our partnership with the esteemed airline, JetBlue.
We can’t wait to extend a warm welcome to more U.S. visitors,
affording them the opportunity to partake in the exceptional and
authentically Caribbean experiences St. Kitts has to offer.”
“We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievement of
offering direct, year-round service from New York to St. Kitts
three times a week,” said Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, CEO of the St.
Kitts Tourism Authority. “Those visiting St. Kitts will find that
the destination is renowned for its warm-hearted people, genuine
hospitality, and exciting experiences. We extend our gratitude to
JetBlue for their invaluable contribution in bridging St. Kitts to
a wider audience and offering more travelers the opportunity to
effortlessly explore the island.”
With JetBlue’s entry into St. Kitts and Nevis, the airline
continues to grow beyond the U.S. with over 39 international
destinations in more than two dozen countries. In recent years, the
airline has built a robust network throughout Latin America and the
Caribbean, while diversifying and advancing its New York focus city
strategy. As a leader at New York’s JFK, JetBlue’s new route to St.
Kitts allows JetBlue to continue to grow in under-served
geographies while bringing more choices and options to our
customers. JetBlue will now serve 28 countries from JFK and will
offer an average of 180 departures per day during peak periods.
Schedule between New York (JFK) and St.
Kitts (SKB) Operating Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Sundays
JFK- SKB Flight #2967
SKB-JFK Flight #2968
8:29 a.m. – 2:14 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
JetBlue will operate St. Kitts route using its Airbus A320
aircraft offering the airline's award-winning service featuring the
most legroom in coach (a); fast, free and unlimited broadband
Fly-Fi (b); complimentary name-brand snacks and drinks; and
seatback entertainment at every seat.
Book Better with JetBlue
To celebrate today’s launch, and for a limited time, travelers
can take advantage of special $169 one-way fares (c) for flights
between New York-JFK and St. Kitts available online only on
jetblue.com.
Customers who book directly through jetblue.com are guaranteed
to find our best and lowest fares, and can enjoy additional
benefits including access to all of JetBlue’s fare options, as well
as fare sales and promotions, some of which may not be available
through other third-parties; the ability to earn 2x TrueBlue points
and participate in Points Pooling; seamless seat selections and
upgrades to Even More® Space; 24/7 direct access to JetBlue’s
customer service channels; and more.
About JetBlue
JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier
in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando and San
Juan. JetBlue, known for its low fares and great service, carries
customers to more than 100 destinations throughout the United
States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada and Europe. For more
information and the best fares, visit jetblue.com.
- JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach based on average
fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines.
- Fly-Fi® and live television are available on all
JetBlue-operated flights. Coverage area may vary by aircraft.
Details on inflight wi-fi and entertainment:
https://www.jetblue.com/flying-with-us
- New York (JFK) to St. Kitts (SKB). Book by 11/3 for travel
1/9/2024-2/13/2024. 21 day advanced purchase required. Terms
apply.
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