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JetBlue Shakes Up Transatlantic Market with Attractive Fares and Award-Winning Service Between New York and London as U.K. Opens to U.S.-Based Travelers
Eagerly Anticipated London Flights Connect New York City with the Largest Market Previously Unserved by JetBlue Reimagined Mint® Premium Experience and
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nEagerly Anticipated London Flights Connect New York City with the Largest Market Previously Unserved by JetBlue\n\nReimagined Mint® Premium Experience and Enhanced Core Service Set to Elevate Flying Across the North Atlantic for Every Customer Onboard\n\nJetBlue Offsetting CO2 Emissions on London Flights and Partnering with U.K.-Based Non-Profits\n\n NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nJetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) – New York’s Hometown Airline® – today announced it has officially entered the transatlantic market with new, nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The first customer-carrying JetBlue flight between the U.S. and the U.K. touched down at Heathrow just before 10 o’clock this morning, local time. The highly anticipated milestone – aimed at shaking up the transatlantic market with the airline’s award-winning service and attractive fares – marks the first time JetBlue has served a destination beyond the 100+ cities it flies to throughout the Americas. With new service in the United Kingdom, JetBlue now operates in 26 countries.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210812005444/en/JetBlue's inaugural flight from New York-JFK to London Heathrow Airport arrives in the U.K. on August 12, 2021, marking the first-ever transatlantic service by the U.S.-based travel company. (Photo: Business Wire)\n“For the first time in JetBlue’s 21-year history we are crossing the North Atlantic and competing in one of the busiest travel markets in the world, well-positioned to introduce our award-winning service and low fares to a new global audience that is ready for a fresh choice in transatlantic flying,” said Robin Hayes, chief executive officer, JetBlue. “With JetBlue now connecting New York and London, travelers finally have the ability to enjoy low fares while also experiencing superior service. As the U.K. opens to travelers coming from America, our flights are well timed to meet the pent up demand for travel between our two countries. We look forward to welcoming U.K. travelers to the U.S. soon and launching service between Boston and London next year.”\n\n“I want to congratulate JetBlue on its inaugural transatlantic flight to London and wish all the crew and customers a safe and pleasant journey,” s...