JetBlue TrueBlue - JFK-Portland, Maine added




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kdinino
Feb 23, 06, 12:04 pm
Pretty nice addition and a solid schedule. US and DL will have to respond I'd assume



JetBlue Gives Four Maine Reasons to Fly to Portland


Four Daily Flights From New York’s JFK Begin May 23
Fares Start at $59(a) each way

New York (February 23, 2006) -- JetBlue Airways Corp. (Nasdaq: JBLU) New York’s hometown airline, will offer the only low-fare, nonstop flights between New York and Portland, ME beginning May 23, with four daily nonstop flights. Fares will range between $59(a) and $129(a) each way, saving customers approximately 70% from today’s high fares. Customers can save an additional $5 each way by purchasing online at www.jetblue.com.

“We can think of four Maine reasons customers will want to try our new Portland service,” said David Neeleman, JetBlue’s Chairman and CEO. “First, our low fares; second, the great JetBlue experience our customers have come to expect; third, it’s the only nonstop service between JFK and Portland; and fourth, Portland customers now have new low-fare connecting service to 30 other JetBlue destinations.”

“JetBlue’s news is great news for Maine,” said Governor John E. Baldacci. “New York is one of our strongest markets for Maine businesses and tourism. With new low cost easy connections to Europe through JFK airport in New York, Portland’s Jetport is poised for exciting growth. I’m honored to welcome JetBlue to Maine.”

“It gives me great pleasure to announce that JetBlue will be serving Maine’s flying public,” said Senator Olympia Snowe. “JetBlue is a model of 21st century commercial aviation, combining low fares and extraordinary service. I look forward to their continued success, both in Portland and across America.”

"JetBlue is a strong airline with an excellent reputation for customer service,” said Senator Susan Collins. “Its decision to begin service from the Portland Jetport to New York’s JFK airport is exciting news for Maine air passengers who are looking for a low-cost alternative and will surely prove to be a welcome boost to the State’s economy. I join so many others in welcoming JetBlue to Maine!”

"JetBlue's decision to come to the Portland Jetport is great news for Maine,” said Congressman Tom Allen. “A low cost carrier that provides regular service to JFK will be a boon to the Maine economy and will enhance national and international business opportunities for Maine businesses. I commend the efforts of JetBlue CEO David Neeleman, Jetport Manager Jeff Schultes, Mayor Jim Cohen, and all of the business and community leaders who helped bring about this exciting business development."

"I'd like to congratulate JetBlue Airways and welcome them to Maine,” said Congressman Mike Michaud. “Increasing the number of affordable flights in Maine will boost tourism and give Mainers more choices in air travel, so I'm very pleased with this announced expansion."

“Portland is excited to be working with JetBlue Airways, a premiere low-cost carrier and the positive impact it will have on Portland,” said Mayor James I. Cohen.

“The introduction of new JetBlue service to the Portland International Jetport is vitally important to our business community and all of Maine,” said Jeff Schultes, Portland Airport Manager. “We’re looking forward to a long lasting partnership with them.”

JetBlue's Schedule (effective May 23, 2006):


New York , NY (JFK) to Portland, ME (PWM)
Portland , ME to New York, NY

Depart – Arrive
Depart - Arrive

9:30am – 10:45am
7:15am – 8:30am (effective 5/24/06)

2:05pm – 3:20pm
11:20am – 12:35pm

5:35pm – 6:50pm
4:00pm – 5:15pm

8:50pm – 10:05pm
7:25pm – 8:40pm


GUWonder
Feb 23, 06, 12:32 pm
Very good in conjunction with those (no longer available for booking) Sheraton Portland reservations at $20/night or so. :D

N830MH
Feb 23, 06, 3:15 pm
I knew it about B6 has been begin new nonstop JFK-PWM. Does B6 will put on E-190 to PWM? It will good connections to JFK hub than BOS. They glad to hear Jetblue is first service to Portland, ME. Does you remember Independence Air will replacing service to Jetblue to PWM?


Voyager0927
Feb 23, 06, 3:32 pm
I knew it about B6 has been begin new nonstop JFK-PWM. Does B6 will put on E-190 to PWM? It will good connections to JFK hub than BOS. They glad to hear Jetblue is first service to Portland, ME. Does you remember Independence Air will replacing service to Jetblue to PWM?
B6 will be flying the A320's, not the E190's that have been experiencing so many issues lately.

sbtinme
Feb 23, 06, 4:44 pm
As someone who lives in PWM, I can tell you this is tremendous news for us. We have seen our airport lose significant mainline service from most of the majors -- in the past two years, we've lost UA/US/DL mainline service and had it all replaced with miserable RJs. Yes, I'm fully aware that this has happened at scads of other medium sized cities as well, but it has left us in the lurch.

The launching of this service on the Airbii is especially pleasant. This long time US Gold member is about to jump ship over to B6.

Welcome to Maine!

colerc
Feb 26, 06, 2:39 pm
As a (as they say) Mainer living in exile, I'll join in the excitement about this very good news. Are you sure about the A320s though? There are currently only 1 or 2, if that, mainline jet flights into and out of Portland a day on *any* airline, so 4 A320s a day would be something like a 50% increase in daily seats. I think the E190s would be quite sufficient service for PWM.

US Airways was asking for this when they recently increased their fares on LGA-PWM to the higher ($320+ rt advance booking) levels that Delta had for some time been using. Now they'll have to drop them back down--and beat off some serious competition which offers nationwide connections that US Airways at LGA does not.

Analise
Feb 27, 06, 1:22 pm
Very good in conjunction with those (no longer available for booking) Sheraton Portland reservations at $20/night or so. :DYou better believe it! I'm thrilled with the news! ^

Analise
Feb 27, 06, 1:25 pm
Are you sure about the A320s though? There are currently only 1 or 2, if that, mainline jet flights into and out of Portland a day on *any* airline, so 4 A320s a day would be something like a 50% increase in daily seats.According to the Portland Press Herald, Jetblue indeed will use the A320s. The increase in daily # of seats is quoted to be 20%. http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/news/local/060223jetblue.shtml?com_full=1

JS
Mar 2, 06, 1:22 pm
Pretty nice addition and a solid schedule. US and DL will have to respond I'd assume



JetBlue Gives Four Maine Reasons to Fly to Portland


Four Daily Flights From New York’s JFK Begin May 23
Fares Start at $59(a) each way

New York (February 23, 2006) -- JetBlue Airways Corp. (Nasdaq: JBLU) New York’s hometown airline, will offer the only low-fare, nonstop flights between New York and Portland, ME beginning May 23, with four daily nonstop flights. Fares will range between $59(a) and $129(a) each way, saving customers approximately 70% from today’s high fares. Customers can save an additional $5 each way by purchasing online at www.jetblue.com.

“We can think of four Maine reasons customers will want to try our new Portland service,” said David Neeleman, JetBlue’s Chairman and CEO. “First, our low fares; second, the great JetBlue experience our customers have come to expect; third, it’s the only nonstop service between JFK and Portland; and fourth, Portland customers now have new low-fare connecting service to 30 other JetBlue destinations.”

“JetBlue’s news is great news for Maine,” said Governor John E. Baldacci. “New York is one of our strongest markets for Maine businesses and tourism. With new low cost easy connections to Europe through JFK airport in New York, Portland’s Jetport is poised for exciting growth. I’m honored to welcome JetBlue to Maine.”

...

JetBlue flies to Europe? When did this happen? :confused:

colerc
Mar 2, 06, 1:27 pm
JetBlue flies to Europe? When did this happen? :confused:

Separately booked connections to Europe on foreign airlines (or AA, which no longer flies to PWM). Right now access to the many foreign airlines at JFK is not easy since one would have to fly into LGA and then take a cab.

I know people in Boston who have used the new BOS-JFK service for the same purpose, since international flights at JFK can sometimes be enough cheaper than at BOS to justify the price of the JB flight. (Recent on-time issues on that route aside.)

N830MH
Mar 5, 06, 11:05 pm
According to the Portland Press Herald, Jetblue indeed will use the A320s. The increase in daily # of seats is quoted to be 20%. http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/news/local/060223jetblue.shtml?com_full=1

Yes, it is for B6 will use the A320s to PWM.

kenlediver
Mar 6, 06, 12:44 am
This is good news.

N830MH
Mar 6, 06, 11:35 am
This is good news.

Yes, it is for great news for B6. Does still anything for more info about load factors lately to PWM?

Jaimito Cartero
Mar 6, 06, 11:41 am
US Airways was asking for this when they recently increased their fares on LGA-PWM to the higher ($320+ rt advance booking) levels that Delta had for some time been using. Now they'll have to drop them back down--and beat off some serious competition which offers nationwide connections that US Airways at LGA does not.

I only fly on the $0 Delta fares. :)

BearX220
Mar 6, 06, 11:50 am
It'll be interesting to see if they can fill those planes. Maybe they'll have a PeopleExpress-style effect on traffic stimulation.

This is great news for PWM, an overpriced market which has seen service options fall off in recent years (more RJs, fewer frequencies, higher fares). If I am paying for my own ticket to the region I always fly to MHT now and drive the extra 90 minutes. B6 could change the calculus.

kenlediver
Mar 6, 06, 7:29 pm
Yes, it is for great news for B6. Does still anything for more info about load factors lately to PWM?

I'm not really sure what your asking?



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