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JetBlue expands Caribbean network, adding service to Belize and St. Kitts

JetBlue Airways has announced plans to continue expanding across the U.S. and the Caribbean, including the launch of two new destinations, bringing more low-fare, great service flights to customers in the airline’s New York, Boston Orlando, and Los Angeles focus cities.

Launching later this year, JetBlue will now offer nonstop flights to two new destinations from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) in St. Kitts and Nevis and Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City, Belize (a).

JetBlue is also set to launch service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) in Nassau, Bahamas; Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) in Grenada (a); and Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina. 

Connecting New York to Popular Caribbean Destinations

JetBlue’s growth in the Caribbean is part of a broader reach into international markets. In recent years, the airline has built a robust network throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. With JetBlue’s entry into St. Kitts and Nevis and Belize, the airline will now operate in 27 countries within the region and introduce a new era of customer-focused, low-fare travel for leisure and visiting family and friends travelers. As a leader at JFK, JetBlue’s new routes to Belize and St. Kitts are part of JetBlue’s strategy to continue to grow in under-served geographies while bringing more choices and options for our customers. JetBlue will now serve 29 countries from JFK and will offer an average of up to 192 departures per day during peak periods.

Service from New York (JFK) to St. Kitts will begin November 2 bringing a new choice to a route with limited competition today. St. Kitts is the larger of two islands that make up the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. St. Kitts boasts a wealth of cultural attractions, lush greenery, pristine beaches, majestic volcanic peaks, and vibrant festivals that showcase the island’s unique heritage and traditions.

Schedule between New York (JFK) and St. Kitts (SKB) 
Operating Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays beginning November 2, 2023

JFK- SKB Flight #2967SKB-JFK Flight #2968
8:29 a.m. – 2:14 p.m.3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Belize City will build on JetBlue’s success in the broader region. Belize is one of Central America’s most biodiverse countries, touting tropical jungles, wildlife reserves, and cascading flora and fauna. Service from New York’s JFK to Belize City is set to launch on December 6. JetBlue will be the only airline to offer service from New York-JFK to Belize.

Schedule between New York (JFK) and Belize City (BZE) 
Operating Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays beginning December 6, 2023

JFK- BZE Flight #2781BZE-JFK Flight #2784
8:29 a.m. – 12:14 p.m.1:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Connecting Orlando to Raleigh/Durham

JetBlue’s new flight connecting Orlando to Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina will offer customers in Central Florida more choices for travel and furthers JetBlue’s mission to establish JetBlue as Orlando’s national low-fare carrier of choice. By the end of 2023, JetBlue will be serving 26 nonstop destinations and will offer an average of 57 departures per day from Orlando.

Daily Schedule between Orlando (MCO) and Raleigh (RDU) 
Beginning November 2, 2023

MCO- RDU Flight #1592RDU-MCO Flight #1591
1:00 p.m. – 2:41 p.m.3:26 p.m. – 5:09 p.m.

New Service to Grenada

Launching November 4, JetBlue will now offer the only service between Boston and the Caribbean island of Grenada, featuring the airline’s premium Mint® service. With JetBlue’s introduction into Grenada, the airline will be flying an average of 137 daily departures from this focus city in November.

Schedule between Boston (BOS) and Grenada (GND) 
Operating Saturdays only beginning November 4, 2023

BOS- GND Flight #2153GND-BOS Flight #2152
8:00 a.m. – 1:43 p.m.3:03 p.m. – 7:04 p.m.

Bahamas Expansion

JetBlue is also advancing its focus city strategy at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the introduction of an all-new international route. JetBlue will become the first airline to serve Nassau with nonstop service from Los Angeles, pioneering this unique service for an unserved market. The new route will offer customers JetBlue’s award-winning Mint® premium experience. Following the launch of Nassau, JetBlue will operate service between Los Angeles and 20 nonstop destinations and offer more than 40 peak daily departures.

Schedule between Los Angeles (LAX) and Nassau (NAS) 
Operating Saturdays only beginning November 4, 2023

LAX- NAS Flight #2710NAS-LAX Flight #2711
9:50 a.m. – 6:20 p.m.7:40 p.m. – 10:25 p.m.

Norse Atlantic Airways celebrates inaugural flights from London to Florida

Norse Atlantic Airways celebrated two inaugurals this week with the launch of flights to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood from London Gatwick. The flights, which took off on May 25 and 26 respectively, mark the beginning of a new era of travellers seeking affordable and convenient options to popular holiday destination. 

Flights to Orlando operate four times a week in May and June and then increase to a daily service in July, at the height of the summer peak season, with fares starting from £438 return including taxes.  

Flights to Fort Lauderdale operate three times a week in May and June and increase to four times a week in July for the rest of the summer season, with fares starting from £450 return including taxes.

Avelo Airlines launches flights from Brownsville-South Padre Island

Avelo Airlines Boeing 737-752 WL N7834A (msn 33789) BUR (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960380.

Houston-based Avelo Airlines on May 17 from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) with nonstop service to Hollywood/Burbank and Orlando. Avelo is the only airline in South Texas offering nonstop service to both destinations.

Avelo serves Orlando’s most convenient airport, Orlando International Airport (MCO), and L.A.’s best airport, Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR).

These routes operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Avelo now serves 44 destinations spanning 24 states.

Top Copyright Photo: Avelo Airlines Boeing 737-752 WL N7834A (msn 33789) BUR (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960380.

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Swoop restores flights to Orlando

Swoop on May 6 celebrated its first flight since 2020 to Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Swoop recently published a new summer schedule, extending service to key leisure markets, with connectivity year-round. In addition to the service to Orlando, Swoop will also be offering non-stop flights from southern Ontario to Las Vegas, Cancun, Kingston and Montego Bay in Jamaica, Punta Cana and Varadero.

Route Peak Weekly 
Frequency  		One-way total 
price (CAD)  		Base Fare (CAD)  Taxes & Fees (CAD)  
Hamilton to Orlando 
(MCO) 		2x weekly $99.00$2.89$96.11
Hamilton to Las Vegas 4x weekly $99.00$2.89$96.11
Hamilton to Cancun  3x weekly  $129.00$21.53$107.47
Toronto to CancunDaily$139.00$20.24$118.76
Toronto to Montego Bay3x weekly$149.00$21.29$127.81
Toronto to Kingston3x weekly$189.00$61.19$127.81
Toronto to Punta Cana3x weekly$179.00$54.84$124.91
Toronto to Varadero3x weekly$159.00$34.09$124.91
†Everyday low fares terms and conditions: Seasonal start and end dates apply and are indicated in the booking flow. | Fares are valid until May 9, 2023, or while seats last. | Prices displayed are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is made and accepted. 
https://twitter.com/MCO/status/1654896870336999426?s=20

GlobalX to link Lincoln, NE with Orlando for Red Way

GlobalX (Global Crossing Airlines) Airbus A320-214 N281GX (msn 2830) MIA (Jay Selman). Image: 404288.

GlobalX (Global Crossing Airlines) will operate a new route linking Lincoln, NE with Orlando.

The new route will start on June 8, 2023 and operate two days a week.

The Orlando route is complimented with six other routes radiating from Lincoln (LNK) starting in June for Red Way.

Lincoln is also the home of the University of Nebraska.

The flights will be operated for Red Way which has selected Lincoln as a hub for these charter flights.

Flights are operated with Airbus A320 or A321 aircraft. Flights are public charters sold by Red Way acting as a Sales Agent on behalf of GlobalX Air Tours, LLC as the public charter operator and Global Crossing Airlines, Inc. as the direct air carrier.

Top Copyright Photo: GlobalX (Global Crossing Airlines) Airbus A320-214 N281GX (msn 2830) MIA (Jay Selman). Image: 404288.

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Avianca announces new routes from Boston and Orlando to San Salvador

Avianca (El Salvador) Airbus A320-251N WL N769AV (msn 8170) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960288.

Avianca Airlines has announced the launch of two new direct routes from Boston and Orlando to San Salvador, capital of El Salvador, a country located in the Central American region.

The Boston – San Salvador route will begin operations on June 1 with four flights a week, while the Orlando – San Salvador route will begin operations on June 11 with four flights a week. The operation will be operated with Airbus A320 aircraft with capacity for 180 passengers, with Premium, Plus and Economy seats.

The itinerary for these routes is:

FlightRouteDepartureArrivalFrequencyStart
AV445Boston – San Salvador17:2520:50Tuesday, Thursday and SaturdayJune 1, 2023
AV444San Salvador – Boston 9:0016:05Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
AV0423 Orlando – San Salvador 15:50 16:40 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and SundayJune 11, 2023
AV0422 San Salvador – Orlando 9:25 14:25 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

*Local Time. Itinerary subject to government approval

Top Copyright Photo: Avianca (El Salvador) Airbus A320-251N WL N769AV (msn 8170) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960288.

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JetBlue sets plan for 200 daily flights at Orlando International Airport with two new destinations from MCO

JetBlue Airways Airbus A320-232 N527JB (msn 1557) (Dots) MCO (Ton Jochems). Image: 960280.

JetBlue Airways today announced new nonstop service between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and two top Caribbean destinations, as the airline unveils new plans to bring more low-fare, high-quality flights to Central Florida.

MCO

Launching in November 2023 and out for sale today, JetBlue will fly from Orlando to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Santiago, Dominican Republic (a). After its planned combination with Spirit, JetBlue expects to reach 200 flights a day in Orlando by 2027.

As a strong advocate for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority’s (GOAA) development of Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C, JetBlue became the terminal’s anchor tenant in October 2022. GOAA’s continued investment in the airport provides an elevated experience for JetBlue customers in Terminal C today and paves the way for continued growth in the region in the years to come.

MCO Terminals

More than 4,000 JetBlue crewmembers are based at the airport and at JetBlue’s Orlando Support Center (OSC), which includes a state-of-the-art training facility featuring classrooms, flight and cabin simulators, a ditch pool and other equipment used both for new crewmember training and for those requiring recurrent training. JetBlue’s Orlando training facility also includes The Lodge at OSC, the airline’s 24/7 dormitory facility dedicated to providing a focused training environment for crewmembers.

Connecting Orlando to Popular Caribbean Destinations

Daily Schedule between Orlando (MCO) and Punta Cana (PUJ) 
Beginning November 4, 2023

MCO – PUJ Flight #1077PUJ – MCO Flight #1078
8:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.1:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 

Daily Schedule between Orlando (MCO) and Santiago (STI) 
Beginning November 4, 2023

MCO – STI Flight #1265STI – MCO Flight #1266
1:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.5:30 p.m. – 7:10 p.m.

Top Copyright Photo: A retired tail design: JetBlue Airways Airbus A320-232 N527JB (msn 1557) (Dots) MCO (Ton Jochems). Image: 960280.

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Avelo Airlines is adding new routes and cities

Avelo Airlines Boeing 737-8F2 WL N803XT (msn 34407) FLL (Antony J. Best). Image: 960068.

Avelo Airlines has announced it will add Charlottesville, VA (CHO) and the Charlottesville – Orlando (MCO route starting on May 3, 2023.

The fast-growing airline has also announced new service to Colorado Springs from Burbank/Hollywood and Brownsville, TX from both Burbank/Hollywood and Orlando starting on May 17, 2023.

On the flip-side, the airline is withdrawing from Newport News/Williamsburg, VA in April due to low-demand for its flights to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood.

Routes in the East:

Top Copyright Photo: Avelo Airlines Boeing 737-8F2 WL N803XT (msn 34407) FLL (Antony J. Best). Image: 960068.

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Norse Atlantic Airways to fly from London Gatwick to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood

Norse Atlantic Airways (Air Europa) Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner EC-NVX (LN-LNO) (msn 38779) PMI (Ton Jochems). Image: 958106.

Norse Atlantic Airways has launched the sale of two new routes, London Gatwick to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood.

Norse Atlantic Airways logo

The flights to Orlando will begin on May 25, 2023 and to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood on May 26, 2023, with fares starting from £409 return including taxes. The new routes will be in addition to the current daily London to New York service that began in August 2022.

Flights to Orlando will operate four times a week in May and June and then a daily service in the height of the summer peak season.

Norse Atlantic exclusively operates Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Norse Atlantic offers two cabin choices, Economy and Premium. 

Norse Atlantic route map:

Norse Atlantic Airways route map

Top Copyright Photo: Norse Atlantic Airways (Air Europa) Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner EC-NVX (LN-LNO) (msn 38779) PMI (Ton Jochems). Image: 958106.

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LATAM Airlines Colombia to launch the Bogota – Orlando route

LATAM Airlines Colombia will launch a new nonstop service between Orlando and Bogotá on July 1, 2023.

The operation is part of the first announcements made since the approval of the Joint Venture with Delta last September.

The Orlando – Bogotá route will be the second between the United States and the Colombian market. The flight will be sold with a morning itinerary departing Bogotá at 10:15 a.m. towards Orlando, and in the evening back to Colombia at 4:47 p.m. The 4-hour 15-minute journey will operate with an Airbus A320 aircraft, with a capacity for 174 passengers.

Joint Venture Between Delta and LATAM

The Joint Venture between LATAM  and Delta seeks to improve travel experiences for passengers and cargo customers. The agreement applies to markets between North America (United States and Canada) and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay), delivering benefits like the joint accumulating of miles/points in frequent flier programs, and faster connections to access more than 300 destinations between the U.S./Canada and South America.

The alliance between LATAM and Delta commenced in 2019, when they announced their first agreement for reciprocal accumulating/exchange of miles/points, shared terminals in New York/JFK,  São Paulo/Guarulhos and Santiago. It includes joint access to 53 Delta VIP lounges Sky Club in the United States and five LATAM lounges in South America, including the new and exclusive Delta Sky Club in Los Ángeles (LAX) and the new LATAM Lounge Santiago in Chile, the biggest in South America.

LATAM Airlines Brazil recently announced their nonstop flights between the cities of São Paulo (Brazil) and Los Ángeles (United States), which will commence in the second quarter of 2023, with three weekly flights. This new route offers passengers access to the corporate market and general market of the United States from Los Angeles, where Delta is the global airline with the largest presence.

Lynx Air flights to Orlando take off from Toronto Pearson, first route to the United States

Lynx Air (Lynx) launched its inaugural flight to the United States on January 27, departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and arriving at the new Terminal C at Orlando International Airport (MCO). 

Lynx Air CEO, Merren McArthur is joined by Greater Toronto Airports Authority VP of Stakeholder Relations and Communications, Karen Mazurkewich for an official ribbon cutting celebration at Toronto Pearson Airport. Photo Credit Peyton Stikeleather (CNW Group/Lynx Air)

The airline will operate four nonstop flights per week between Toronto and Orlando, flying brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft. 

Lynx’s US network will continue to expand over the next few weeks, with the planned launch of services out of Calgaryto Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. In total, Lynx will be operating over 5,000 seats to and from the US, giving Canadians an affordable option to visit some of the most popular sun destinations south of the border.

Lynx’s US schedule: 

Flight No. Effective DateFrequencyDepartureStationArrivalStation
Y9 60527-JAN-23MON-WED-FRI-SUNYYZMCO
Y9 70527-JAN-23MON-WED-FRI-SUNMCOYYZ
Y9 61707-FEB-23TUE-THU-SATYYCPHX
Y9 71207-FEB-23TUE-THU-SATPHXYYC
Y9 61516-FEB-23TUE-THU-SATYYCLAX
Y9 70216-FEB-23TUE-THU-SATLAXYYC
Y9 60124-FEB-23MON-WED-FRI-SUNYYCLAS
Y9 70224-FEB-23MON-WED-FRI-SUNLAS YYC

Top Copyright Photo: Lynx Air (Canada) Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 C-GJSL (msn 43312) YVR (Brian Worthington). Image: 959990.

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