By Janet Silvera
WESTERN BUREAU—
In an unprecedented move, JetBlue Airways has announced a US$99 (one-way) introductory fare for new flights between Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Norman Manley International Airport (KIN), Kingston.
The fare includes government taxes/fees and is valid for flights from Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) to Kingston (KIN). Fare will be higher for flights from KIN to FLL due to higher government taxes/fees, says an airlinespokesman.
The airline commences twice daily nonstop flights on the route as of Monday, April 30. Sale flights are available today through April 12, 2012 at www.jetblue.com for customers traveling between April 30 and June 15, 2012.
JetBlue, which has been flying to Jamaica for more than three years said the offer is in celebration of its growth on the island.
Complementing the Ft. Lauderdale to Kingston move, the US carrier says it will add a second flight from KIN to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on June 19, 2012.
“We’ve been flying to Jamaica for more than three years and are very pleased with the reception we’ve received,” said Chad Meyerson, director of global sales for JetBlue Airways. “Customers appreciate JetBlue’s value proposition and continue to ask for more flights. We are proud to be increasing connectivity between Kingston and South Florida, home to many Jamaicans.”
From Fort Lauderdale, Jamaicans will also have convenient connecting service onwards to Austin, TX, the New York metro area (La Guardia, Newark or White Plains), and Richmond, Va. The new service will complement JetBlue’s existing daily service from Kingston to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). JetBlue also flies direct from Montego Bay to JFK, Boston and Orlando.
Service to Fort Lauderdale will be operated by JetBlue’s Embraer E190 aircraft, offering two-by-two, comfortable all-leather seating, as well as the 150-seat Airbus A320.
The airline’s customers also enjoy free movies on personal seatback TVs, a first-checked bag free (b), award-winning customer service and unlimited, complimentary snacks and drinks.
janet.silvera@gleanerjm.com
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