The carrier is due to start flights to Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts and Nevis on 2nd November with flights operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
St. Kitts is the larger of two islands that make up the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. St. Kitts boasts a wealth of cultural attractions, lush greenery, pristine beaches, majestic volcanic peaks, and vibrant festivals that showcase the island's unique heritage and traditions.
“We welcome JetBlue’s announcement of nonstop, 3x weekly service from New York to St. Kitts as a testament to the growing interest in our beautiful island,” said Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis. “This addition not only adds year-round airlift capacity for the growing travel demand but also enhances the tourism industry, thus generating economic activity for our nationals and residents. I look forward to a positive and mutually beneficial fruitful partnership with JetBlue as we work to create a self-sustaining nation and premier tourism destination.”
Flights to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport in Belize City, Belize will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays beginning 6th December 2023.
“We are thrilled to welcome JetBlue’s first-ever flight to Belize in December. The service comes at a perfect time as New Yorkers seek warm-weather holiday options” said Hon. Anthony Mahler, Belize’s Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations. “This nonstop flight from JFK, which serves more than 61 million travellers annually, is a huge win for our ongoing efforts to make Belize accessible to more U.S. visitors. We can’t wait for passengers to disembark and explore the beauty of our country, the richness of our cultures, and the warmth of our people. Additionally, we’re so happy for our fellow Belizeans, now living in New York, as this new non-stop service makes it convenient for them to visit home and their loved ones.”
JetBlue is also set to launch a service between Los Angeles International Airport and Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas.
Boston Logan International Airport and Maurice Bishop International Airport in Grenada.
New Mint Service Planned From Los Angeles to The Bahamas, Boston to Grenada
“We are proud to continue diversifying our network and to introduce even more options to connect our customers in our focus cities of New York, Boston, Orlando, and Los Angeles to the places they want to fly, bringing more great service and everyday low fares to more customers,” said David Jehn, vice president, network planning and partnerships, JetBlue. “These new routes will position JetBlue to deliver even more growth and connectivity to popular destinations, while also furthering the airline’s significant presence across Latin America and the Caribbean.”
Connecting New York to Popular Caribbean Destinations
As a leader at JFK, JetBlue’s new routes to Belize and St. Kitts are part of JetBlue’s strategy to continue to grow in under-served geographies while bringing more choices and options for our customers. JetBlue will now serve 29 countries from JFK and will offer an average of up to 192 departures per day during peak periods.
UK FCO travel advice on Belize
UK FCO travel advice on St Kitts and Nevis