JetBlue adds 20 percent more seats in New England this winter
JetBlue is adding new services aimed at connecting more New Englanders to leisure destinations with more routes from Boston Logan International Airport and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) in Manchester, New Hampshire.
JetBlue proudly leads the way in both Boston and New England, boasting the most mainline service from Boston, approximately 30 percent more mainline seats than the next largest carrier; the most nonstop destinations of any carrier out of Boston; the most flights from Boston and New England to California, Florida and the Caribbean. Now, this network expansion in the region will provide even more flexibility and convenience for New England customers as JetBlue sets out to continue to deliver sought-after vacation hot spots.
"We are incredibly proud of our strong roots in Boston and New England, a place that has always embraced our vision for low fares and superior travel experiences,” said Marty St. George, president of JetBlue. “Our commitment to Boston and our loyal customers across New England is unwavering as we continue to innovate and enhance our product. With each new development, each new route, we aim to deliver even greater comfort and convenience, ensuring that our customers’ choice is easy, and they always receive the best that JetBlue has to offer."
Manchester, meet JetBlue
Manchester will be the tenth airport with JetBlue service in New England, including recently announced service from Presque Isle, Maine, which launches in September. JetBlue flights from Manchester are set to launch in January with service to Florida including year-round daily flights to Orlando, and winter seasonal service to Fort Lauderdale - the only nonstop flight scheduled on this route - and Fort Myers. Manchester flights are on sale now and will complement JetBlue’s focus city operation at Boston Logan, giving loyal JetBlue customers across the region more selection.
New service for Boston and beyond
Proudly serving Boston Logan for more than 20 years, the airline’s focus city will see more flights to customers’ favorite vacation spots, including Aruba, Barbados, Cancún, Grand Cayman, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Liberia, Miami, Montego Bay, Nassau, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Punta Cana, Providenciales, Sarasota, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Tampa and more. Additionally, JetBlue will begin operating a second daily nonstop flight between Boston and Phoenix, and for the first time on the route will feature the airline's premium Mint® service, which will be offered on all flights between the two cities.
The airline will also experience significant growth in Providence, where JetBlue seats will nearly triple this winter compared to last, while Hartford will see a 30 percent increase in JetBlue seats over the same period. Added with the new service in Manchester, the airline will average 18 new daily departures from New England this winter, with six new routes between New England and the Sunshine State.
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New routes in New York
New York’s Hometown Airline will also be making investments in the Empire State with additional service in Buffalo, Albany and Syracuse. Beginning in October, JetBlue is excited to launch the only nonstop service from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) on a seasonal basis. Designed to give customers in Upstate New York more options to connect to sunny Florida in the winter months, Buffalo and Albany will each see a second daily flight added this winter to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, while Syracuse will get the convenience of a second daily flight to Orlando.
Starting this October, JetBlue will also launch flights for the first time from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), offering daily flights to Orlando, and four-times weekly flights to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. These new flights will better serve the many loyal JetBlue customers living on Long Island.
More flying in Florida
With these additions, JetBlue continues to reinforce its standing as a leading carrier offering service throughout Florida. By February, JetBlue will average more than 225 daily flights from Florida, bringing the airline’s average peak daily departures from the state up eight percent compared to the same time last year. This growth not only demonstrates JetBlue’s commitment to the region, but also exemplifies its plan to refocus the airline’s network into leisure and VFR (visiting friends and relatives) flying; adding more options for customers to fly to the many top travel destinations the state has to offer.
Fresh planes, better experience
JetBlue is thrilled to announce it has replaced more than half of its Embraer E190 fleet with the state-of-the-art Airbus A220 aircraft. This transition marks a significant upgrade in comfort and efficiency for customers. The A220 features brand new engines that are significantly quieter and more fuel efficient compared to the E190. Customers on the A220 enjoy the new 2x3 seating configuration with the widest coach seats of any single aisle aircraft; extra-large overhead bins; bigger windows for better views; custom mood lighting that changes throughout the day and USB-C, USB-A, and AC power outlets at every seat; all to ensure customers' journeys are as comfortable and convenient as possible.
“We have already taken delivery of more than 30 A220s and replaced over 60 percent of our E190s, so this transition is well underway. Boston, in particular, will heavily benefit from the new planes, as the E190s operate most frequently out of Logan Airport,” said St. George. “Whether it's the extra space or the modern amenities, we believe our customers will love the enhanced travel experience aboard the A220. With its customer-centered design, the A220 represents our commitment to providing the best onboard product.”
