Pack Your Shorts: JetBlue Adds Nonstop Flights
from Tampa and Washington, D.C. to Cancun, Mexico

-- Tampa’s only service to Mexico begins December 18 --

-- Now jetting to Cancún from five U.S. cities –

 

CANCÚN, Mexico (August 14, 2008) – JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announces plans to further expand its reach in the Caribbean region this winter with two new routes from Cancún, Mexico. Award-winning JetBlue will begin daily nonstop service between Cancún and Tampa, Fla. – Tampa Bay’s only service to Mexico – on December 18, and kick off Saturday service between Cancún and Washington’s Dulles International Airport on December 20. Fares between Tampa and Cancún start at just US$99 (a) each way while fares between Washington and Cancún start at US$199 (a) each way.

JetBlue’s new service to the popular Yucatán resort region complements its existing nonstop flights from Boston, New York (JFK) and Orlando, Fla. to Cancún.  The airline will this winter be the second-largest U.S. airline to the Caribbean/Atlantic region with as many as 50 daily flights.

“We are very excited about JetBlue’s newest addition to their nonstop flights to Cancun from Tampa and Washington. These are important U.S. markets and we are confident that these new direct flights will invite travel to Cancún, one of Mexico’s top destinations offering pristine blue waters, fantastic gastronomy, luxurious hotels and spas and plenty of adventure and entertainment,” said Oscar Fitch, director of the Mexico Tourism Board.

 

“Cancún – it’s so close, yet for the Tampa Bay region, which has long lacked nonstop service to Mexico, it’s been so far away,” said Jim Fuoco, manager of route planning for JetBlue. “Today we’re thrilled to announce our first international routes from Tampa, and provide our customers with more of the low fares and great service they’ve been asking for. Together with our new weekend service from Washington, we look forward to introducing even more travelers to the beauty and excitement of Cancún this winter.”

 

JetBlue’s new service between Tampa and Cancún:

Tampa, Fla. (TPA) to Cancún, Mexico (CUN)	Cancún, Mexico (CUN) to Tampa, Fla. (TPA)
Depart – Arrive	Depart – Arrive
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (Daily eff. December 18)	11:40 a.m. – 2:35 p.m. (Daily eff. December 18)
--All times local--

 

JetBlue’s new service between Washington and Cancún:

Washington (Dulles) (IAD) to Cancún, Mexico (CUN)	Cancún, Mexico (CUN) to Washington (Dulles) (IAD)
Depart – Arrive	Depart – Arrive
11:50 a.m. – 2:35 p.m. (Saturdays only eff. December 20)	3:35 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. (Saturdays only eff. December 20)
--All times local--

 

“We are appreciative that JetBlue is starting this new service to Cancún and I have every confidence that the Tampa Bay Area travelers will show their appreciation by flying to Cancún on JetBlue,” said Louis Miller, Tampa International Airport’s executive director. “Working together to secure this new international route demonstrates that JetBlue is putting its planes where strong growth opportunities exist.”

Low fares aren’t all that JetBlue customers traveling to and from Cancún can look forward to: they’ll also enjoy comfy all-leather seats with industry-leading legroom and a selection of free and unlimited drinks and snacks. JetBlue’s new Tampa service will be operated with 100-seat EMBRAER 190 jet while Washington flights will be operated with 150-seat Airbus A320 aircraft. 

Travelers looking for a value-priced vacation package to Cancún or other top destinations need look no further than JetBlue Getaways. Customers can create customized packages that include air travel on JetBlue, a selection of JetBlue-recommended hotels and resorts to choose from, and a car rental. Visit www.jetblue.com/getaways today to begin planning your vacation.

About JetBlue Airways

New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style.  Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers Lots of Legroom and super-spacious Even More Legroom seats.  JetBlue introduced complimentary in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services on aircraft “BetaBlue,” a first among U.S. domestic airlines.  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 53 cities with 600 daily flights. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required.  For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583, or 1-800-861-3372 from Mexico) or visit www.jetblue.com.

About the Mexico Tourism Board

The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) brings together the resources of federal and state governments, municipalities and private companies to promote Mexico's tourism attractions and destinations internationally. Created in 1999, the MTB is Mexico’s tourism promotion agency, and its participants include members of both the private and public sectors. The MTB has offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. 

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