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3/6/08 - JetBlue Now Serving 20 Caribbean Routes |
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JetBlue Airways(Nasdaq:JBLU) today kicks off its 20th route between the United States and the Caribbean/Atlantic region with the only daily nonstop service between Orlando, Fla., and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. America's leading low-fare, high-value airline will spread its wings again March
13 with the launch of Orlando's only daily nonstop service to Cancun, Mexico. JetBlue offers more Caribbean flights and destinations from Orlando than any other airline.
To celebrate the latest addition to its route network, customer-favorite JetBlue is offering fares beginning at just $99(a) each way between Orlando and Santo Domingo. JetBlue's low fares always include comfy leather seats, the most legroom in coach(b), personal seatback televisions, unlimited name-brand snacks, plus award-winning customer service from booking to baggage claim.
Whether you prefer the Caribbean's big city buzz or its laid back beaches, JetBlue takes you there with as many as 36 daily flights from its U.S. gateway cities to top destinations including:
-- Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
-- Aruba
-- Bermuda
-- Cancun
-- Nassau, Bahamas
-- Ponce, Puerto Rico
-- Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
-- San Juan, Puerto Rico
-- Santiago, Dominican Republic
-- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
-- St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
JetBlue offers more flights to the Caribbean/Atlantic region than any other low-fare, low-cost airline.
"This month we're pleased to be adding nonstop service from Orlando to two of our customers' favorite destinations," said Marty St. George, JetBlue's vice president of network planning. "With today's new flights to the Dominican Republic, plus next week's launch of service to Cancun, JetBlue is committed to being your number one choice for travel to the Caribbean region by consistently delivering great fares and an unmatched level of customer service."
"We are very excited about this new route connecting Santo Domingo to Orlando," said Ken Hassard, Commercial Director for AERODOM, operator of the Santo Domingo airport. "This will be welcome news to thousands of Dominicans who travel to Orlando each year for vacations or to visit family and friends, many who have discovered the excellent shopping and other attractions of central Florida. Likewise, it will draw thousands more U.S. visitors to Santo Domingo, one of the Caribbean's most popular and hospitable destinations."
JetBlue's new service between Orlando International Airport and Aeropuerto Internacional Las Americas in Santo Domingo:
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Orlando (MCO) to Santo Domingo (SDQ) to
Santo Domingo (SDQ) Orlando(MCO)
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Depart - Arrive Depart - Arrive
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2:25 p.m. - 6:05 p.m. 6:50 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.
(eff. 3/6 - 3/8) (eff. 3/6 - 3/8)
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2:25 p.m. - 5:05 p.m. 5:50 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.
(eff. 3/9) (eff. 3/9)
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--All times local--
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Customers flying JetBlue between Santo Domingo and Orlando will travel in style aboard JetBlue's modern EMBRAER E190 fleet, which features a spacious cabin and all-leather seating as well as complimentary first-run movies and bonus features from FOX InFlight(tm) on JetBlue's signature seatback televisions.
Travelers looking for a value-priced vacation package to top Caribbean hot spots 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.
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