JetBlue and Cape Air enhance codeshare deal

JetBlue announced this week that members of its TrueBlue loyalty program can now earn and redeem TrueBlue points on select Cape Air-operated flights when booking travel on jetblue.com or through the JetBlue mobile app.

JetBlue’s customer loyalty benefits with Cape Air further expands a partnership that was first formed in 2007 – the very first airline codeshare agreement for JetBlue. Cape Air, one of the largest commuter airlines in the U.S., currently serves 32 cities in the U.S. and the Caribbean and offers more than 250 daily flights. Over the years, the partnership between the two airlines has grown to deliver seamless connections between New York, Boston, and San Juan, Puerto Rico to destinations across the Northeast and the Caribbean all on one reservation.

“As our first airline partner, we couldn’t be more excited to expand our partnership with Cape Air to offer our customers the ability to earn and redeem through our TrueBlue loyalty program,” said Chris Buckner, JetBlue’s vice president of loyalty and partnerships. “Whether traveling to one of our beloved focus cities like Boston, New York or San Juan, or connecting to world-class beach destinations in the Caribbean, we continue to provide customers with more ways to be rewarded for their loyalty and make the most of their travel experience.”

“For 17 years we have grown our partnership with a shared vision to connect and delight customers in the communities we serve,” said Lisa Shivdasani, Cape Air’s senior vice president of airline partnerships and commercial. “With our expanded partnership, we are excited to offer even more value to those who live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful vacation destinations in the world.”

Sean Menke added to JetBlue’s Board of Directors

JetBlue Airways announced the appointment of Sean Menke to the company’s board of directors. The independent director appointment is effective immediately, following unanimous approval by the company’s board of directors.

On September 12, 2024, the Board appointed Mr. Sean Menke to the Board. Mr. Menke was most recently executive chair at Sabre Corp., a position he held from early 2022 until April 2024. Mr. Menke joined Sabre in 2015 and was promoted in late 2016 to serve as president and CEO and then CEO of Sabre Corp. until April 2023. Before joining Sabre, Mr. Menke spent more than 20 years in the airline industry. He served as chief executive officer at Frontier Airlines and Pinnacle Airlines and held senior-level commercial and operating roles, most notably with Air Canada and Hawaiian Airlines.

"We’re excited to welcome Sean to JetBlue’s board of directors,” said Peter Boneparth, chairman of the board. “His diverse industry experience will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen the JetBlue business for our crewmembers, customers and owners.”

JetBlue reducing transatlantic Gatwick flights to limited seasonal services.

New York's self-proclaimed hometown airline, JetBlue will be reducing its transatlantic services to London Gatwick from year-round operations to a limited seasonal service. 

The carrier that is struggling to get back into profitability since its very expensive takeover of Spirit failed to get government approval is set to junk the daily flights next month.  The service between Boston and Gatwick will cease on 1st October while the New York - Gatwick route will stop on 26th October,

The airline has been removing a number of routes from its schedule this year, with at least 50 facing the axe and another 15 being planned. All of the carrier's transatlantic services are currently being re-evaluated and staff expect two more cities to be dropped before the end of the year. 

Currently, JetBlue says the flights to Gatwick from both Boston and New York will recommence on 13 June 2025. 

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JetBlue launches flights between Boston and Presque Isle

JetBlue has launched a daily service between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Presque Isle International Airport (PQI). The new service from Presque Isle will operate daily, giving travellers in Northern Maine and New Brunswick added convenience when travelling to Boston and beyond.

“We are happy to bring the long-desired Boston flights back to Presque Isle and the surrounding communities,” said Dave Jehn, vice president of network planning and airline partnerships at JetBlue. “This new service exemplifies our commitment to providing customers throughout New England with high quality service to the places they most want to go. We are grateful to the U.S. Department of Transportation for selecting JetBlue for this Essential Air Service route.”

“Maine’s regional airports play a critical role in connecting Maine people, local businesses and communities to the same services and destinations as those in higher population areas,” said Senator Angus King. “Serving as the gateway to Northern Maine, Presque Isle is home to a vibrant culture and a bustling industry. Essential Air Services flights out of and into Presque Isle International Airport will give the Maine people living and working there access to worldwide destinations for travel they need or choose.”

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JetBlue enters new partnership with UBS Arena & the New York Islanders

Long Term, Multi-Year Deal Names JetBlue the Official Domestic Airline Partner of UBS Arena and the New York Islanders

Celebration Activities Include a Takeover of JetBlue’s Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy Airport and a ‘Light Up Long Island’ Activation

 

JetBlue announced a new multi-year partnership with UBS Arena and the New York Islanders as the Official Domestic Airline Partner. As New York’s Hometown Airline, JetBlue is proud to align with an award-winning arena and sports team that shares its customer-centric approach to partnerships and enhancements as the airline continues to underscore its commitment to its loyal TrueBlue and TrueBlue Mosaic customers.

“JetBlue is excited to lace up with the New York Islanders and UBS Arena for the ultimate New York power play as the Official Domestic Airline Partner,” said Marty St. George, president of JetBlue. “With new JetBlue service from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) launching next month, we're excited to become an even bigger part of the Long Island community, home of some of our most loyal customers.”

Through the partnership, JetBlue is giving back to its loyal Long Island customers with exclusive access and benefits to TrueBlue and Mosaic members, including pre-sale access and special offers for select UBS Arena events and New York Islanders games. Mosaic members will also receive access to a designated priority lane at the main entrance of the UBS Arena. To enjoy these benefits, unlock travel perks and earn tiles toward Mosaic status, join the TrueBlue loyalty program at jetblue.com/trueblue.

UBS Arena’s ‘Northwest Terrace’ will become the TrueBlue Terrace by JetBlue, serving as an outdoor ‘front porch’ for TrueBlue members to socialize, relax and sip their favorite alcoholic1 and non-alcoholic beverages. JetBlue will also transform the UBS Arena’s event level to the JetBlue Runway Level, which will feature the JetBlue Mosaic Lounge (formerly the ‘Spotlight Club’) and the Mosaic Suites (formally the ‘Spotlight Suites’).

“JetBlue is one of the most iconic and innovative major U.S. airlines and we are grateful to have them partner with UBS Arena and the NY Islanders for a long time to come.” said Dan Griffis, President Global Partnerships at Oak View Group. “JetBlue’s incredible commitment to unique, high-quality experiences and passion for the communities they serve is congruent to our mission and values. I am confident that Belmont Park will be a better place with them involved.”

To kick off this partnership, activities will take place today across the region including:

JetBlue adds flights and introduces Mint Service to Bozeman

JetBlue will add its premium Mint service each weekend to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) during the height of the Montana ski season. Starting in February, JetBlue, the only airline offering nonstop service from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bozeman, will offer Mint service on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from both Boston and New York, providing customers with an unparalleled flying experience to one of the most sought-after destinations in the Rocky Mountains. Tickets are now available for sale at jetblue.com.

With the introduction of Friday, Saturday and Sunday Mint service, JetBlue will not only elevate the travel experience for customers, but also increase the frequency of flights to the destination. Until now, JetBlue has operated late-winter seasonal service to Bozeman from New York and Boston on alternating days with its core service, which will continue during the week. The addition of Mint on these routes reflects JetBlue’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its customers by offering superior travel options with an elevated in-flight experience and reinforces the airline’s position as a leader in premium leisure travel in the Northeast.

JetBlue joins with Little Free Library to take ‘Soar with Reading’ initiative to Puerto Rico

                                 JetBlue has launched its fourteenth annual Soar with Reading initiative, this year in partnership with Little Free Library, with a commemorative book-sharing event at Centro Tau Community Center in Loíza, Puerto Rico. Proud to be Puerto Rico’s largest airline, JetBlue together with Little Free Library have placed seven library book-sharing boxes across Puerto Rico, creating increased access to literature for all ages.

"We are excited to bring our beloved Soar with Reading program to the island for the first time, helping connect more youth with the joys of reading and imagination," said Icema Gibbs, vice president of CSR and DEI, JetBlue. “With seven physical Little Free Library book-sharing boxes placed within key community centres across Puerto Rico, we demonstrate our commitment to increasing access to valuable educational resources for our crewmembers, customers and the communities we serve.”

Since 2015, JetBlue’s award-winning Soar with Reading initiative has tackled the issue of book availability in underserved communities where access to age-appropriate books for children is often limited. JetBlue and Little Free Library book-sharing boxes or ‘libraries’ are now available to residents within Puerto Rico’s Aguadilla, Ponce and San Juan communities. Each time someone visits a book-sharing box, they will have the opportunity to both leave and take home an assortment of new books, completely free of charge. The libraries, housed within local, high-traffic community centres, hold a varied selection of titles in both English and Spanish and allow visitors the opportunity to browse and choose a book with representative titles, authors, as well as suggested reading levels. To date, JetBlue, through its Soar with Reading initiative, has donated more than $4 million worth of books to children in need.

Jamie Perry named president of JetBlue Travel Products

JetBlue Airways announced the appointment of Jamie Perry as president of the airline’s JetBlue Travel Products subsidiary. Perry will lead the growth of the JetBlue Vacations brand and other non-air travel products including Paisly, JetBlue’s homegrown travel website that gives travellers access to exclusive savings and points on cars, stays, activities and travel bags.

Perry will be based at JetBlue Travel Products’ support centre in Dania Beach, Fla., and report to Marty St. George, JetBlue’s president.

“We are excited to welcome Jamie to the JetBlue Travel Products team to lead our continued push into the vacations and ancillaries’ space, an increasingly significant driver of revenue and loyalty,” said Marty St. George, president of JetBlue. “As we look to the future, Jamie’s extensive experience and understanding of our business as well as his passion for our mission, will allow us to continue extending JetBlue’s reach further into the travel ribbon, and help guide our team in this new chapter.”

“I’m thrilled to rejoin JetBlue and the JetBlue Travel Products team,” Perry said. “I’m looking forward to supporting the JTP team’s ongoing success, building on the impact that has already been made in the ancillary business providing innovative travel experiences for our customers.”

Financial constraints force JetBlue to defer Airbus A321neo deliveries

JetBlue to defer 44 Airbus deliveries to at least 2030.

JetBlue,  New York's hometown airline is differing the delivery of 44 Airbus A321neo aircraft that were scheduled to arrive between 2024 and 2029.  to 2030 and beyond. This will save the airline around $3 billion and is hoped to improve the carrier's balance sheet and improve cash flow.  The airline will be seeking sale and lease-back arrangements on these deliveries nearer the time.  

JetBlue said:  "We simply cannot continue to invest in capital-intensive assets that must be financed upon delivery and that are subsequently unable to produce a return because they have to be parked due to required maintenance and lengthy wait times."  

On average, Jetblue had around 11 aircraft on the ground at any one time due to issues with the geared turbofan engines from Pratt & Whitney. The airline expects to have between 10 and 20 jets on the ground during 2025 because of the same issues. 

Whilst JetBlue is putting a pause on A321 deliveries, it will continue to accept deliveries of A220 jets that it is using to replace Embraer E190 jets which it is phasing out by 2025. 

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JetBlue deferring delivery of 44 Airbus A321neo jets

JetBlue to defer 44 Airbus deliveries to at least 2030.

JetBlue,  New York's hometown airline is differing the delivery of 44 Airbus A321neo aircraft that were scheduled to arrive between 2024 and 2029.  to 2030 and beyond. This will save the airline around $3 billion and is hoped to improve the carrier's balance sheet and improve cash flow.  The airline will be seeking sale and lease-back arrangements on these deliveries nearer the time.  

JetBlue said:  "We simply cannot continue to invest in capital-intensive assets that must be financed upon delivery and that are subsequently unable to produce a return because they have to be parked due to required maintenance and lengthy wait times."  

On average, Jetblue had around 11 aircraft on the ground at any one time due to issues with the geared turbofan engines from Pratt & Whitney. The airline expects to have between 10 and 20 jets on the ground during 2025 because of the same issues. 

Whilst JetBlue is putting a pause on A321 deliveries, it will continue to accept deliveries of A220 jets that it is using to replace Embraer E190 jets which it is phasing out by 2025. 

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JetBlue first regular supply of blended sustainable aviation fuel for commercial aviation in New York

                       JetBlue and World Fuel Services announced a new commercial agreement to bring the first regular supply of Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), provided by Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Valero), a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO), to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as early as the fourth quarter of 2024. Under the terms of the initial 12-month agreement, JetBlue is expected to take delivery of a minimum of 1,000,000 gallons of neat sustainable aviation fuel (approximately 3,300,000 gallons blended) - with an option to purchase up to an additional 4,000,000 gallons (approximately 13,300,000 gallons blended). The blended SAF will be made available via existing infrastructure, including the Colonial Pipeline.

“This newly available SAF in our hometown is a key signal of the growing engagement by major fuel producers and the potential of SAF to meaningfully address aviation’s carbon emissions,” said Sara Bogdan, managing director of sustainability and environmental social governance, JetBlue. “By leveraging Valero’s globally recognized expertise in energy markets and logistics, and by utilizing existing jet fuel distribution infrastructure, this new large-scale supply of SAF is set to be a pivotal moment as the industry grows the use of SAF. Truly maximizing the impact of this opportunity will require engagement across all sectors.”

JetBlue Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results

Exceeded second quarter guidance targets

Introducing JetForward, the evolution of JetBlue's strategy to restore profitability

Targeting $800M - $900M of incremental EBIT (1) in 2027

JetBlue Airways has reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024.

"We closed the first half of 2024 with meaningful year-over-year improvements in our operation and exceeded our second quarter guidance through strong execution, early evidence the changes we are implementing as part of our refocused strategy are yielding positive benefits," said Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue's chief executive officer. "Today, and as the year progresses, we are excited to share more details about JetForward, our strategic framework to return JetBlue to sustained profitability, and the four priority moves aimed at driving significant value over the coming years.

"These include boosting reliability and doubling down on our commitment to caring service to improve satisfaction and drive cost savings; reinvesting in building the best leisure network on the East Coast, where we are positioned to win; enhancing our existing product offerings and loyalty perks to better deliver the elevated and differentiated experiences our customers want; and keeping our costs low so that we can continue to offer customers exceptional value in the sky as we build a secure financial future for JetBlue."

"In the second quarter, we continued to implement our JetForward strategy with the announcement of more significant network changes. We are actively reinvesting in our core geographies in New York, New England, Florida and Puerto Rico, while exiting routes and BlueCities that don't meet our financial hurdle rate. As we progress through the second half of the year, we'll be announcing additional initiatives designed to further enhance our customer value proposition, close the gap in our product offering to our peers and drive significant financial benefit," said Marty St. George, JetBlue's president.

JetBlue adds more New England services

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.

Tracy Lawlor takes on role of Chief People Officer at JetBlue permanently

JetBlue has confirmed that Tracy Lawlor will take on the job of chief people officer on a permanent basis at the carrier since being acting chief people officer since March 2024.

Reporting to CEO, Joanna Geraghty, Lawlor, who has worked for JetBlue for nearly 23 years, will be responsible for engaging JetBlue crewmembers and fostering its unique culture, overseeing teams such as compensation and benefits; diversity, equity and inclusion; crew relations; culture; values and labour relations; recruiting and talent management.

“Tracy is an experienced leader known for her ability to turn strategic visions into reality while fostering strong collaboration across the airline,” said Geraghty. “Her deep understanding of our business as well as her passion for our mission and values make her the ideal leader to help guide our people and culture as we execute our strategy and set up JetBlue for long-term success.”

JetBlue wants to fly between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Washington's Reagan National Airport twice a day.

New York's hometown airline, JetBlue wants to operate a second daily low fare nonstop flight between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico and is going to apply to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for slot exemptions.

The recently enacted Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024 authorizes slot exemptions for five additional roundtrip flights at DCA beyond the airport’s 1,250-mile perimeter. JetBlue has operated the only daily nonstop service between DCA and SJU since the DOT awarded slot exemptions to the airline in 2012. Adding a second daily flight on this popular route underscores JetBlue's longstanding commitment to Puerto Rico and will provide additional easy capital-to-capital service in both directions.

This application is part of JetBlue's broader initiative to increase connectivity to and from Puerto Rico, including adding more domestic and international destinations, introducing the airline’s popular Mint premium service between New York and San Juan, and establishing a pilot and flight attendant crew base in San Juan. Additionally, adding a second daily flight on the route would support further connectivity to the U.S. Virgin Islands, including both St. Thomas and new service to St. Croix set to launch in December, as well as to additional destinations in the region.

JetBlue to add complimentary carry-on bag to its Blue Basic fare level

JetBlue announced it is elevating the value of its Blue Basic fare by including a free carry-on bag for customers flying beginning September 6, 2024, regardless of purchase date. Previously, customers who wished to bring a carry-on bag would need to purchase one of JetBlue’s other fare options or purchase an Even More Space seat.

The change makes JetBlue’s basic economy offering one of the industry’s best values for price-conscious consumers. In addition to the new carry-on bag allowance, all fares, including Blue Basic, receive JetBlue’s award-winning, customer-centric experience including the most legroom in coach1, seatback entertainment at every seat and fast, free, unlimited Fly-Fi2 on all flights.

“Carry-on bags are an important part of travel to customers, and when presented with a choice between JetBlue’s award-winning service and another carrier’s basic offering, we want JetBlue to be the easy winner,” said Marty St. George, president, JetBlue. “We’re always looking for ways to evolve our offering in response to customer preferences. This is a win-win as we improve the customer experience and keep JetBlue competitive in our industry.”

While many of JetBlue’s aircraft are outfitted with larger overhead bins to accommodate more customers, in the event of space constraints, customers may be required to check carry-on bags at the gate for no additional charge. All bags remain subject to size and weight restrictions and other fees apply for oversized or overweight bags. For more information about bag allowances, please visit jetblue.com/at-the-airport/baggage-information.

JetBlue Appoints David Marcontell Vice President, Technical Operations

 JetBlue has appointed David Marcontell as the airline’s new vice president, technical operations. Marcontell will lead maintenance, materials, engineering, quality and other operational functions. He will report to Warren Christie, chief operating officer.

Marcontell brings nearly four decades of industry experience to JetBlue. He began his career with the U.S. Air Force as a C-130 maintenance and engineering officer before joining Delta Air Lines, where he held various engineering and procurement positions.

Marcontell then held engineering and operational roles at ABX Air, Boeing, and North-South Airways, before transitioning to Oliver Wyman CAVOK. During his two decades with the aviation advisory firm, he led over 200 engagements globally. In 2021, Marcontell joined Connect Airlines, a pre-revenue carrier, as its founding chief operating officer.

More recently, Marcontell was an expert associate partner at McKinsey & Company, with a focus on airline operations, original equipment manufacturer aftermarket, as well as airline and independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul services.

JetBlue expands New York metro presence with service from Long Island MacArthur Airport

JetBlue has confirmed it will launch services for the first time from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP). Starting this October, JetBlue will begin offering flights to Orlando International Airport (MCO), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). This new service aims to help better serve the many loyal JetBlue customers living on Long Island, providing them with more convenient travel options to popular destinations in Florida.

Strengthening New York's Hometown Airline

As New York’s Hometown Airline for more than 24 years and the only major U.S. airline based in New York City, JetBlue’s expansion onto Long Island underscores its commitment to enhancing connectivity for New Yorkers. This new service will bolster JetBlue's presence in the New York Metro area, complementing its existing operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

"Long Island is an integral part of the New York Metro area, and we are excited to bring our award-winning service to customers in this community," said Dave Jehn, JetBlue’s vice president of network planning and airline partnerships. "The addition of Long Island MacArthur Airport to our network will offer more options and greater convenience for customers, and we are proud to provide new opportunities for more Long Islanders to experience our unique combination of low fares and great service."

JetBlue Vacations forms new partnership with Viator

JetBlue Vacations, the vacation package arm of JetBlue Airways has formed a new partnership with Viator, the world's largest travel experiences marketplace. Viator's collection of more than 300,000 tours, activities, and experiences will be integrated into the JetBlue Vacations platform, allowing travellers to seamlessly add these to their flight and hotel packages.

JetBlue Vacations has always been committed to offering value-packed vacation packages that include flights, hotels, and more. Now, by integrating Viator's expansive array of global activities, including the addition of popular Walt Disney World(R) Resort and Universal Destinations & Experiences theme park tickets, JetBlue Vacations enhances its promise to travellers, ensuring they can easily book everything they need for an unforgettable trip in one place. Whether it's tickets to a theme park, a private guided excursion, or skip-the-line tickets to world-famous attractions, customers can now tailor their itineraries with experiences that resonate with their personal travel desires.

“We are pleased to be teaming up with Viator, to provide our customers with an expanded choice of relevant tours, attractions and activities in key destinations around the world,” said Andres Barry, president, of JetBlue Travel Products. “This collaboration further underlines our ambition and commitment to create a seamless end-to-end experience across the entire travel journey. We'll continue to innovate and focus on making it easier for JetBlue customers to experience the very best a destination has to offer, just in time for the upcoming summer travel season."

Sarah Dines, Chief Commercial Officer for Viator said:  "Experiences are the highlight of any trip, and we're excited to bring Viator’s vast collection of exceptional tours and activities directly to JetBlue Vacation customers. In addition to giving more travellers access to amazing experiences and lifelong memories, this partnership also opens the door for Viator’s tour operators to reach new and expanded audiences during the upcoming busy travel season.”

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JetBlue announces crew base in San Juan

JetBlue set to bring more than 400 jobs to the region with its first pilot and flight attendant base outside of the continental U.S.

JetBlue plans to open a pilot and flight attendant crew base at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, underscoring the airline’s commitment to growth and investment in the region. JetBlue, which offers its customers a unique combination of low fares and great service, is the largest carrier in San Juan, which is one of the airline’s focus cities. The news coincides with JetBlue’s 22nd anniversary of service to the island and comes after the airline’s recently announced plans to expand service from San Juan into more U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America destinations.

The new crew base is expected to open by the end of 2024, and by 2025 bring more than 400 local jobs to San Juan, contributing significant economic and community impact. Stationing pilots and inflight crewmembers in San Juan will not only bolster job creation on the island but also enhance JetBlue’s service and operational capabilities throughout the Caribbean and beyond.

“We’re so excited to base hundreds more crewmembers right here in San Juan, where we are proud to be the largest airline with plans to grow even more,” said Warren Christie, JetBlue’s chief operating officer. “The new crew base will support our operation as we grow and benefit the local economy in a place we are proud to call home.”