JetBlue Airways is
keeping it in the family and remains in a New York state of mind.
JetBlue, which
bills itself as New York’s Hometown Airline, will add service from another
metropolitan airport when it flies from MacArthur Airport on Long Island.
Service will begin in October when it flies to three Florida cities: Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.
"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."
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) in New Jersey.
With this addition, JetBlue now has a presence at four airports and covers just about the entire New York City Metropolitan region.
“It’s no secret that Long Island loves JetBlue. For years
residents have asked, and we’ve been listening. As the Town Supervisor, I can
say that we are thrilled to embark on this new partnership. We are committed to
ensuring the success of our business partners at Long Island MacArthur Airport.
Our airport is one of our region’s greatest economic assets, and JetBlue’s
success at ISP will certainly enrich our community and beyond. Long Island cannot
wait to open its doors to the visitors that will come to New York by way of ISP
- Long Island’s hometown airport,” said Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter.
“More Long Islanders
will be flying to and from MacArthur Airport now that JetBlue will soon begin
flights from Islip to Orlando, Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. I have long
encouraged JetBlue to start service at LI MacArthur because Long Islanders need
increased travel options, and the success of the airport is key to a more
vibrant Long Island economy,” said Senator Charles Schumer of New York. “Under
the stewardship of Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and Airport
Commissioner Shelley LaRose-Arken the airport has soared to greater heights,
and I will continue working with them to secure federal funding to make
improvements and attract even more service. I applaud JetBlue for their
decision, and I will continue working with all stakeholders to build MacArthur
Airport into a roaring economic engine and world-class transportation hub.”
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