\nNew route would further strengthen JetBlue\u2019s leading position in Fort Lauderdale and support travel between the U.S. and Venezuela<\/i><\/p>
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced its intent to launch nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar International Airport (CCS) in Maiquet\u00eda, Venezuela, marking the airline\u2019s first-ever service to Venezuela. The proposed route remains subject to receipt of government approval and completion of applicable processes to operate in Venezuela.<\/p>
\nJetBlue plans to begin service before the end of the year, with tickets expected to go on sale in the coming months.<\/p>
\nThe new route will connect Caracas with JetBlue\u2019s Fort Lauderdale focus city, a key gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America, where the airline offers customers an extensive network of destinations across the region. The service is expected to support strong demand from customers visiting friends and relatives, providing South Florida travelers with a convenient new nonstop option to Caracas and seamless connections across JetBlue\u2019s broader network.<\/p>
\n\u201cFort Lauderdale continues to serve as JetBlue\u2019s gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America, and we believe there is meaningful opportunity to expand our presence in the region with planned service to Caracas,\u201d said Dave Jehn, vice president, network planning and airline partnerships, JetBlue. \u201cSouth Florida is home to a large Venezuelan community, and this new route would help connect families and loved ones with JetBlue\u2019s competitive fares and award-winning service.\u201d<\/p>
\nJetBlue plans to operate the Caracas route using its Airbus A320 aircraft offering the airline's award-winning service, including fast, free, unlimited Fly-Fi\u00ae, seatback entertainment at every seat and complimentary snacks and drinks.1<\/sup><\/p> \nContinued Growth in Fort Lauderdale<\/b><\/p> \nJetBlue continues to expand its presence in Fort Lauderdale, where the airline recently announced its largest-ever schedule from the airport<\/a>, including 11 new destinations and additional flights on existing routes across the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean. With nearly 130 daily departures expected this summer, Fort Lauderdale has become one of JetBlue\u2019s largest and most important gateways.<\/p> \nThe proposed Caracas service would build on that growth by giving South Florida\u2019s Venezuelan community another convenient way to stay connected with family and loved ones, while also expanding access to JetBlue\u2019s broader network across the Americas.<\/p> \nAbout JetBlue<\/b><\/p> \nJetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline\u00ae, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers to more than 100 destinations throughout the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada and Europe. For more information and the best fares, visit jetblue.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n