JetBlue Expands Service to South Florida

By Dave Pflieger

New Routes● JetBlue’s new routes between Baltimore and several

Florida destinations are part of the airline’s expansion in both markets.

● In late 2015, JetBlue will begin regular service between Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) and between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

● The airline plans eventually to provide 100 daily flights due to growing demand from customers in the South Florida region.

● According to CEO Robin Hayes, JetBlue offers low-cost flights with a better passenger experience. The airline, which also operates out of Washington, D.C.’s two major airports, brings “a little humanity back to air travel,” with assigned seats, ample legroom in coach class, fast broadband Internet, live inflight television, and complimentary, unlimited brand-name snacks and soft drinks.

A Better Passenger Experience

Introductory Prices● In May 2015, the airline offered

introductory one-way ticket prices of $49 between the Washington, D.C., area and its Florida destinations, which will be served by Airbus A320 aircraft.