JetBlue Reiterates Commitment to Jamaica: Second Daily Flight to Kingston Set for Summer

NEW YORK, March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) announced today a second daily nonstop flight to Kingston, Jamaica from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The airline, which has been steadily expanding in Jamaica throughout the past year, will now offer travelers up to six departures a day from the United States to Jamaica including: two nonstops from JFK to Kingston(a); two nonstops from JFK to Montego Bay(a); one daily nonstop from Orlando to Montego Bay; and bi-weekly nonstop service from Boston to Montego Bay.

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"Based on the tremendous support we've received from Jamaican travelers, who continue to ask for more flights and more options from JetBlue after just eight months of service, we are pleased to offer this increase in service to New York," said Scott Laurence, vice president of network planning for JetBlue Airways.  "We're excited to expand on that success by adding even more service this summer – service that offers more choices to travelers than 'the other guys,' including a first checked bag free, all-leather seats, spacious legroom, free movies at every seatback, unlimited free snacks and most importantly, genuine, friendly service."

JetBlue's schedule from JFK to Jamaica (c) (June, 2010):

    
    
    
    New York (JFK)                     Kingston (KIN) to
    To Kingston (KIN)                  New York (JFK)
    Depart – Arrive                    Depart – Arrive
    07:29 a.m. – 10:12 a.m.(a)         11:07 a.m. – 3:59 p.m.(a)
    2:00 p.m. – 5:04 p.m.              6:00 p.m. – 10:56 p.m.
    
    New York (JFK)                     Montego Bay (MBJ) to
    To Montego Bay (MBJ)               New York (JFK)
    Depart – Arrive                    Depart – Arrive
    07:00 a.m. – 10:01 a.m. (a)        10:56 a.m. – 3:48 p.m.(a)
    10:15 a.m. – 1:19 p.m.             2:14 p.m. – 7:08 p.m.
    
                 -- Flights operate on a daily schedule --
    

JetBlue's JFK-Jamaica service is operated with the airline's spacious Airbus A320, which offers roomy, all-leather seating for 150 including the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline (b). Customers looking to pamper themselves even further can upgrade to a super-spacious Even More Legroom seat.

About JetBlue Airways

New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. In 2009, the carrier ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Low-Cost Carriers in North America" by J.D. Power and Associates, a customer satisfaction recognition received for the fifth year in a row.  Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers Lots of Legroom and super-spacious Even More Legroom seats.  JetBlue introduced complimentary in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services on aircraft "BetaBlue," a first among U.S. domestic airlines.  JetBlue is also America's first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue's control.  Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details.  JetBlue serves 60 cities with 600 daily flights.  With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required.  For information or reservations call 1-800-JET-BLUE (1-800-538-2583), TTY/TDD 1-800-336-5530 or visit www.jetblue.com.

(a) Second daily flights from JFK to both MBJ and KIN are subject to receipt of Jamaican government approval.

(b) JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach, based on average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines.

(c) Schedule may vary slightly starting July 1st.

SOURCE JetBlue Airways

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