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JetBlue Takes Off From Orlando to JFK From Just $49 Through June 30
Airline Offers New Planes, Leather Seats, Personal Satellite TV and Fares up to 80% Less than the Competition
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 21, 2000-- JetBlue Airways inaugurated twice-daily service today between Orlando International Airport and New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport with ongoing fares that are up to 80% less than the competition.
The airline announced today a special introductory fare of just $49 one-way for northbound service through June 30. A third daily flight will be added on July 6, with a fourth to start on August 3.
JetBlue's regular low fares range from $79 to $99, with a 14-day advance purchase, and from $109 to $129, with a 7-day advance purchase. These advance purchase fares offer a savings of up to 80 percent, versus current advance purchase fares in the market (which range from $79 to $405).
JetBlue's 'walk-up' fare is $159 one-way, with no advance purchase, which represents a savings of up to 69 percent compared to current fares (which range from $216 to $514).
JetBlue is the only airline serving the New York-Orlando route with LiveTV at every seat, featuring 24 channels of DirecTV programming including CNN Headline News, ESPN, the Travel Channel, the Weather Channel and Boomerang, the Cartoon Network's new channel featuring classic cartoons for the whole family. The service will be free for all passengers for the month of June.
JetBlue's schedule to Orlando offers convenience for both north-bound and south-bound travelers, as well as convenient through-plane or connecting service between Orlando and Buffalo:
New York (JFK) to Orlando (MCO)
Departs Arrives Effective
JFK to MCO
7:40 am - 10:20 am(a) June 21
9:50 am - 12:35 pm(c) August 3
1:35 pm - 4:20 pm August 22
3:00 pm - 5:50 pm July 6
5:30 pm - 8:20 pm Jun 21-Aug 21
Orlando (MCO) to New York (JFK)
Departs Arrives Effective
MCO to JFK
11:00 am - 1:30 pm June 21
1:15 pm - 3:45 pm(c) August3
4:55 pm - 7:30 pm August 22
6:25 pm - 8:55 pm July 6
8:55 pm - 11:25 pm(b) June 21- Aug 21
(a) operates except Sundays
(b) operates except Saturdays
(c) operates 45 minutes earlier as of August 22
``With new planes, leather seats, personal satellite TV, and the friendliest crews you'll meet, JetBlue isn't just bringing low fare travel between New York and Orlando, we're bringing a better travel experience,'' said David Neeleman, JetBlue's Chief Executive Officer.
Orlando is JetBlue's third destination in Florida and fourth destination overall from New York. From JFK, JetBlue serves Buffalo, NY, and Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa, Fl, with three daily flights each. As of July 6, JetBlue will fly a fleet of five brand-new, environmentally-friendly aircraft featuring LiveTV at every seat, roomy all-leather seating and spacious overhead bins. JetBlue expects to serve 10 cities by the end of the year with 10 new Airbus A320 aircraft.
JetBlue will commence daily service from JFK to Los Angeles' Ontario International Airport on July 21 and to Oakland International Airport in the San Francisco Bay area on August 3. Also on August 3, the airline will launch twice daily service to Rochester, building to four flights daily by August 22. On commencement of these services, through-plane or connecting service also will be available between these destinations and Orlando.
All JetBlue travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and a Saturday night stay is never required. For more information, schedules, and fares, please visit our website at
www.jetblue.com or call JetBlue reservations at 1- 800 - JETBLUE (538-2583).
(a) Fares do not include a $2.50 Federal Segment tax or $3.00 Airport Passenger Facility Charge.
$49, thats way under a price they can charge and make money with...
Jason