EL AL Israel Airlines and JetBlue Airways today filed with the United States Department of Transportation seeking approval to codeshare.
Subject to government approval, EL AL plans to place its "LY" code on select JetBlue-operated flights to/from New York (JFK/Newark), expanding options throughout the United States for EL AL customers.
EL AL currently offers up to 22 weekly nonstop flights from Tel Aviv to New York (JFK/Newark) which easily tap into JetBlue's growing network. With one stop in New York (JFK/Newark), customers may connect between Israel and 35 JetBlue destinations including Boston, Chicago/O'Hare, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Houston/Hobby, Las Vegas, Orlando, San Francisco, San Juan, Washington/Dulles and West Palm Beach. JetBlue currently serves 86 cities across the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America.
Onboard JetBlue, travelers can enjoy the carrier's signature in-flight experience including seatback entertainment, unlimited free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as the most legroom in coach (based on average fleet-wide seat pitch of U.S. airlines).
"We are proud to expand our cooperation with JetBlue, which is such a successful and highly reputable airline. The agreement between EL AL and JetBlue is a partnership that offers passengers more convenient options between Israel and North America," said David Maimon, President and CEO of EL AL. This improved agreement highlights the EL AL strategy to operate a global airline in an effort to advance tourism between Israel and the U.S.A."
"We are delighted to move toward closer cooperation with EL AL, an important partner of JetBlue's for many years, and make it even easier for customers to book travel with our airlines," said Robin Hayes, JetBlue's president.
EL AL and JetBlue have been interline partners since 2010, allowing customers to purchase single-ticket itineraries, combining travel on both airlines.
SOURCE: JetBlue Airways press release
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