JetBlue Airways, Boston's Largest Carrier, Celebrates its First Flight to the U.S. Virgin Islands from Logan

BOSTON, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU), Boston's largest carrier, today celebrates inaugural seasonal service to the warm and tropical U.S. Virgin Islands, with at least five weekly flights between Logan International Airport (BOS) and St. Thomas International Airport (STT). The southbound flight to St. Thomas will operate non-stop, and the northbound flight to Boston will operate via San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Caribbean-loving airline now boasts 43 nonstop destinations out of Boston to points all over the carrier's growing network.

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To celebrate the new service, flights are on sale today through Dec. 22, 2011 at www.jetblue.com/new for as low as $149 for travel Jan. 5 – Feb. 15, 2012.  The service dovetails the December 12 start of service from San Juan, Puerto Rico to St. Thomas and St. Croix, the airline's 69th and 70th destinations. What's more, for customers looking for an entire vacation package experience, complete with air, hotel, wheels and more, JetBlue Getaways is offering $100 off any vacation using promo code ENJOY100 (b) for bookings made by Dec. 31, 2011.  

"Just as the cold weather is settling into New England, we're pleased to offer Bostonians a great escape to the beautiful, warm Caribbean with the start of nonstop service to St. Thomas," said Scott Laurence, vice president of network planning.  "Our continued growth in both Boston as well as the Caribbean make this new city pairing a match made in paradise, literally!"

"We are very excited about the new nonstop service to St. Thomas, which makes the U.S. Virgin Islands even more accessible for New Englanders looking for a warm weather getaway," said U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty. "And with no passport required for U.S. citizens it couldn't be easier to visit the U.S.V.I. to enjoy our legendary beaches, national parks and world-class attractions."

"With JetBlue starting service to the St. Thomas market, another important leisure destination from Boston will be served by a low cost carrier; that means  competition will lower fares and our customers will win,'' said Ed Freni, Director of Aviation for Massport. "We congratulate JetBlue for its 43rd destination from Boston and for its timing in providing New Englanders nonstop service to the U.S. Virgin Islands in the winter!''

JetBlue's schedule between Boston and St. Thomas:

Since launching service in Boston in 2004, JetBlue has added an average of five new destinations per year, and now serves the most cities in Logan's entire history as an airport. This year alone, the airline has added nonstop service from Boston to Newark, N.J., Portland, Ore., Oakland, Calif., Santiago, D.R., and recently announced plans to serve the airline's 71st destination beginning May 1, 2012: Dallas/Fort Worth. The airline celebrated a milestone with 100 daily flights back in April.   

JetBlue's flights from Boston to St. Thomas will be operated with the airline's comfortable Airbus A320 fleet with its award-winning service featuring convenient, assigned seating; a first-checked bag free (c); complimentary and unlimited name brand snacks and drinks; comfy leather seats; first-run movies; and more legroom than any other carrier in coach (d).

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JetBlue, the #1 airline in Boston, is known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline (based on average fleet-wide seat pitch) and super-spacious Even More Space seats. JetBlue is also America's first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue's control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue serves 70 cities with 700 daily flights, and plans to serve Dallas/Fort Worth in May, 2012. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JET-BLUE (1-800-538-2583), TTY/TDD 1-800-336-5530, 1-801-365-2583, or visit www.jetblue.com.

(a) Fares valid until 12/22/11 (the earlier of 11:59 PM ET or local) for flights between Boston, MA (BOS) and St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands (STT), either non-stop or connecting through San Juan, PR (SJU), on Mon., Tues., Wed., and Thurs. only between 1/5/12 – 2/15/12.  14-day advance purchase required.  Fares are subject to availability; valid for new bookings only; may change without notice; must be purchased at time of reservation; and are one-way, nonrefundable and nontransferable.  Fares do not include: Passenger Facility Charges up to $9.00 each way; September 11 Security Fees up to $5.00 each way; and U.S. Arrival/Departure Tax of $16.30 each way.  Fares also do not include $35 second bag fee, fees for oversized/overweight/extra baggage, and other fees for products/services sold separately.  $15 fee applies to fares (not Award flights) purchased by phone or at a JetBlue ticket office.  Taxes/fees must be paid at time of purchase and are subject to change as required by law.  Cancellations/changes must be made prior to scheduled departure (otherwise all money for fare is forfeited) by visiting jetblue.com or calling 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583), or for speech/hearing impediments, TTY/TDD 1-800-336-5530.  $100 change/cancel fee per person will apply, and for changes, there may be a fare adjustment.  Cancellations receive JetBlue travel credit, valid for one year.  For Award flight cancellations, TrueBlue points will be re-deposited to the Member's account.  Proper documentation required for boarding.  Other restrictions apply; see jetblue.com/about/legal/legal.asp.

(b) *Offer ends 12/31/11. Use promo code ENJOY100 (case-sensitive) at checkout to receive $100 off a JetBlue Getaways vacation package. Valid on bookings from any city in the JetBlue network to any city in the JetBlue network now through 12/31/11; for travel now through 9/4/12. Code is for one-time use towards one JetBlue Getaways vacation package only and is not valid for JetBlue flights, cruises or any other products or services. Code is not redeemable for cash, has no cash value, cannot be partially redeemed, and cannot be combined with other promo code offers or TrueBlue points. Restrictions apply. See full Getaways Terms & Conditions.

(c) Baggage weight and size limits apply.

(d) JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach, based on average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines.

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