by Donald Wood
Last updated: 10:40 AM ET, Fri December 14, 2018
JetBlue launched its new service to Montana with the arrival of the airline's inaugural flight Thursday.
The carrier will now offer roundtrip flights between Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport and Long Beach Airport in California twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays on a summer and winter seasonal schedule.
The Bozeman service marks JetBlue's first destination in Montana and expands the airline's presence in the western United States. For travelers, Bozeman offers a variety of attractions, including stores, restaurants, world-class skiing and access to nearby Yellowstone National Park.
"JetBlue has a long and successful tradition of connecting our customers to the very best vacation destinations, and Bozeman-with its fantastic downtown and nearby outdoor attractions-adds a unique, new city to our route map," JetBlue director Andrea Lusso said. "With our growing list of one-of-a-kind destinations more customers can turn to JetBlue when looking to book their next getaway."
Bozeman Yellowstone International is one of the busiest airports in the Northwest, serving more than 1.2 million passengers annually. The facility has become a hub for travelers bound for Bozeman, Big Sky and Southwest Montana, and also serves as a gateway to Yellowstone.
"JetBlue has taken the time to get to know our community and all that we have to offer our esteemed visitors, and we look forward to a long-term partnership," Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Daryl W. Schliem said. "This new partnership affords us the opportunity to expand our business market and allows our community to visit Southern California, and in return, we open our doors to welcome Southern California an opportunity to visit Big Sky Country."
JetBlue will operate the new flights to Montana using its Airbus A320 aircraft, which offers the most legroom in coach; free Fly-Fi internet service; complimentary and unlimited snacks and soft drinks; free DIRECTV programming and over 100 channels of SiriusXM radio at every seat.
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