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JetBlue Expands its Presence in the Caribbean With New Service to St. Kitts and Nevis
Year-Round Service Introduces JetBlue’s Low Fares and Great Service to New Caribbean Destination To Celebrate Launch, Limited $169 Fares Available Online
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nYear-Round Service Introduces JetBlue’s Low Fares and Great Service to New Caribbean Destination\n\n\nTo Celebrate Launch, Limited $169 Fares Available Online Only on JetBlue.com\n\n\n NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nJetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced it has officially launched service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and St. Kitts and Nevis’s Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw International Airport (SKB), with the first flight arriving in St. Kitts this afternoon. St. Kitts service will operate Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, introducing JetBlue’s award-winning service, low fares and a better option for customers on a route with limited competition.\n\n\n“We look forward to continuing to diversify our network, providing our customers exceptional travel experiences to more destinations,” said David Jehn, vice president, network planning and airline partnerships, JetBlue. “This new nonstop route not only introduces our low fares and great service to customers traveling to and from St. Kitts but provides access to all the cities we serve from New York and strengthens our presence in the Caribbean.”\n\n\nSt. Kitts is the larger of two islands that make up the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Travelers will be captivated by the island’s lush greenery, pristine beaches, and majestic volcanic and mountainous peaks, which create a mesmerizing natural canvas. St. Kitts boasts a wealth of cultural attractions, including well-preserved colonial architecture, historic sites like Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and vibrant festivals that showcase the island's unique heritage and traditions.\n\n\n“We are pleased to announce that today signifies a momentous occasion, as JetBlue embarks on its inaugural flight to St. Kitts,” said Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, minister of tourism, international transport, civil aviation, urban development, employment, and labour for St. Kitts & Nevis. “This noteworthy milestone enhances the connectivity of our destination from the United States and underscores our partnership with the esteemed airline, JetBlue. We can’t wait to extend a warm welcome to more U.S. visitors, affording them the opportunity to partake in the exceptional and authentically Caribbean experiences St. Kitts has to offer.”\n\n\n“We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achieveme...