JetBlue Enhances Summer Travel with New Routes and Destinations, Strengthening its East Coast Network

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JetBlue Enhances Summer Travel with New Routes and Destinations, Strengthening its East Coast Network

2025-01-15 22:08 Last Updated At：22:21

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 15, 2025--

JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) is making summer travel even more exciting for 2025 with the addition of new cities and new routes to its network, offering customers more options to reach their favorite destinations. It’s all part of the airline’s JetForward strategy, which includes building the best East Coast leisure network. Whether it’s a relaxing coastal escape, an urban adventure, or a nature-filled getaway, JetBlue has something for everyone.

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Among this summer’s additions, now available for booking, are JetBlue’s first-ever flights to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and San Pedro Sula, Honduras with other new U.S. cities topping off the list. Customers can look forward to more convenient travel options and JetBlue’s award-winning service as they plan their next summer getaway or trip to visit family and friends.

New Cities and Exciting Boston Additions

JetBlue is strengthening its position as Boston’s leading leisure carrier, today unveiling five new routes to picturesque summer escapes—four of which are brand-new additions to the JetBlue network. These routes complement the airline's previously announced new European destinations, Madrid and Edinburgh. With these additions, JetBlue will offer an industry-leading 77 nonstop destinations from Boston, more than any other airline.

"We continue to focus on growing our leisure network in Boston by introducing more incredible new summer seasonal markets,” said Daniel Shurz, JetBlue’s head of revenue, network, and enterprise planning. “We know customers across New England love taking advantage of JetBlue’s great service and competitive fares for their summer vacations, and we think each of these will be extremely popular for our loyal customers in the region.”

From Boston Logan International Airport (BOS):

Growing JetBlue’s New England Presence

In addition to its growth in Boston, JetBlue is adding new New England routes from Providence, Rhode Island, and Hartford, Connecticut, to New York’s JFK, providing onward connectivity to JetBlue’s extensive JFK network. Service from Providence to Tampa and Hartford to Fort Myers will also expand from winter seasonal to year-round service. Elsewhere in the region, JetBlue recently made Portland, Maine, a year-round destination, and next week, it will start service in Manchester, New Hampshire, with multiple routes to Florida.

Fresh Routes to the New York Area and Beyond

As New York’s Hometown Airline®, JetBlue is announcing new and returning routes across the New York metropolitan area.

JetBlue will resume daily service from JFK to Washington, D.C., starting March 30, followed by the launch of daily flights from JFK to Detroit, Hartford, Pittsburgh, and Providence on April 30. On the same day, the airline will also resume service between JFK and Burbank on a seasonal basis. These flights not only provide travelers with convenient access to the New York metro area but also connects them to a world of leisure destinations, especially in the Caribbean, through JetBlue’s expansive JFK focus city network and offers operational benefits as the airline plans a more reliable and efficient JFK schedule.

From Newark, JetBlue is relaunching service to popular destinations Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and Los Angeles, complementing JetBlue’s year-round service to these destinations from New York’s JFK. Service between Newark and Los Angeles will feature the airline’s Mint® premium experience with fully lie-flat private suites and restaurant quality dining.

“With these new destinations and routes, JetBlue is introducing even more travelers to our industry-leading service, strengthening our position in New York and as the East Coast's leisure airline,” said Shurz. “We’re excited to build on our momentum, offering customers across the Northeast and beyond even more travel opportunities.”

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Latin America and Caribbean Growth

JetBlue is enhancing its connections across Latin America and the Caribbean, regions where its low fares and award-winning customer service have made it a leading airline. The airline is excited to introduce its first flights to Honduras and the return of service between Santo Domingo and Newark. Additionally, starting April 30, 2025*, JetBlue will expand its presence in Guatemala City with a new daily flight to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This route will complement the airline’s existing service between Guatemala City and New York’s JFK, providing customers with even more travel options.

More About JetBlue’s New Destinations

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax is a jewel of Canada’s east coast, seamlessly blending its maritime legacy with a dynamic, contemporary atmosphere. The city’s picturesque waterfront buzzes with activity, while iconic sites like the Halifax Citadel reveal its past. Food lovers will relish the world-class seafood, and nature enthusiasts can explore the serene Public Gardens. Halifax’s unique mix of culture, history, and coastal scenery promises an unforgettable experience.

Traverse City, Michigan

Nestled on the pristine shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City is a treasure trove of natural wonders and local delights. Known for its cherry orchards and renowned wineries, it also offers endless opportunities for adventure, from exploring sandy beaches to beautiful biking trails. Vibrant festivals and farm-to-table cuisine celebrate what the region has to offer, making Traverse City a vibrant escape for both nature enthusiasts and food connoisseurs.

Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk is a city of contrasts, where a proud maritime tradition meets modern waterfront living. Explore the Norfolk Botanical Garden’s serene beauty, uncover art treasures at the Chrysler Museum, or experience the buzz of the Waterside District. This gateway to Chesapeake Bay boasts lively festivals, captivating naval history, and a warm, welcoming spirit, ensuring visitors are charmed at every turn.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington combines a historic downtown with the relaxed vibes of the Atlantic coast. The scenic Riverwalk offers stunning views and charming boutiques, while the USS North Carolina Battleship brings history to life. Just minutes away, Wrightsville Beach invites visitors to unwind by the sea. With its eclectic festivals and blend of culture and coastal leisure, Wilmington has something for everyone to enjoy.

San Pedro Sula, Honduras

San Pedro Sula serves as a gateway to Honduras’s rich culture. Known as the country’s industrial hub, it’s also a city of connection, welcoming visitors eager to reunite with friends and family. Explore the bustling Mercado Guamilito for local crafts and flavors or venture out to discover nearby attractions like the beaches of Tela or the ancient ruins of Copán. With many customers eager to visit loved ones in the region, JetBlue is happy to make these reunions possible.

About JetBlue

JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers to more than 100 destinations throughout the United States, Latin America, Caribbean, Canada and Europe. For more information and the best fares, visit jetblue.com.

* Subject to receipt of government operating authority.
+ Previously announced route on December 10, 2024.

Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic

BERLIN (AP) — Temperatures soared to record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic and Denmark on Saturday, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moved to central and eastern parts of the continent.

Unusually high temperatures were recorded even in the Nordic countries not known for sweltering summers. Denmark's Meteorological Institute reported a record 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in Ødum north of Aarhus — the warmest day since records there began in 1874.

In Switzerland, a record 38.8 C (101.8 F) was set in the city of Basel.

Germany's famous Autobahn was overwhelmed, too, as temperatures were expected to hit 40 C (104 F). In two places outside Berlin, the concrete of the A2 burst due to the high temperatures and the highway had to be closed. Other highway damage was reported across the country, according to the German daily Bild.

Train operator Deutsche Bahn and other rail companies advised against all nonessential train travel this weekend.

“Germany’s transportation infrastructure is being severely affected by the record-breaking heat this weekend,” Deutsche Bahn said in a statement.

The Czech Republic also saw its hottest day on record, with 40.8 C (105.4 F) in the northern town of Doksany. Forecasters said it may still rise.

In the western German city of Dormagen, dozens of residents of a nursing home were evacuated for medical care due to dangerous heat conditions in the building.

The local fire department reported that temperatures inside the home had reached 35 C (95 F). Air conditioning is not widespread in Germany and many countries in Europe because the continent is largely unused to such oppressive heat.

A resident at the home died overnight, but it was not yet clear whether the heat was the cause, a city spokesperson told German news agency dpa.

In France, multiple towns in the east of the country saw their highest-ever temperatures Saturday, with some above 40 C (104 F) even though the worst of the heat wave was starting to pass in some regions.

Paris and 36 other regions, stretching from the center to the east and northeast, remained in the extreme-heat red zone on Saturday, down from a peak on Thursday of 72 regions that were under such warnings. The capital continued to see unrelenting pressure on its hospitals, with a second consecutive day of nearly 3,000 people seeking care in public hospital emergency rooms, about a third more than normal.

The Paris public hospital authority, AP-HP, said it activated its emergency response plan across all 38 hospitals to cope. Phone calls to its medical dispatch centers were up nearly 80% compared with the same period in 2025, it said.

Concerns that hospitals could be overwhelmed prompted the postponement of the Paris Pride march for LGBTQ+ rights on Saturday, and a three-day music festival was canceled.

The temperatures this week have been higher than those during a historic 2003 heat wave that was blamed for 15,000 heat-related deaths, many of them older people. The AP-HP’s director, Nicolas Revel, said he doesn’t expect as many deaths this time, at least in Paris hospitals, in part because treatment for overheating has since improved.

During another exceptionally hot summer last year, more than 5,700 deaths were attributed to heat, according to France’s public health authority.

“I think we’ll be situated, clearly, between 2025 and without necessarily reaching the catastrophic level of 2003. But we have to expect that there will still be many deaths,” he said.

In the U.K., sweltering conditions are expected to gradually ease this weekend though an amber warning — one step down from red — remained in place until Saturday night.

Britons struggled to cope this week as the record June temperature was smashed three days in a row. Friday was confirmed as the country's hottest June day on record, with a provisional temperature of 37.3 C (99 F) recorded in eastern England.

It was more than 1 C hotter than the long-standing record for June heat in the U.K., set in the summer of 1976.

On Saturday, police said the bodies of a 22-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy were recovered from a lake and a river. The deaths bring the total number of U.K. heat-related fatalities this week to four.

Authorities in the U.K. have warned people to take extra care when swimming in unsupervised areas following the deaths of around 40 people in France over the past week.

In Italy's capital, which remains under a red heat alert, tourists tried to cool off seeking shade near buildings and dunking their heads under public fountains. Street vendors were doing a brisk business selling bottled water, hats and sun umbrellas.

Some turned to Italian classics for relief.

“Gelato, pasta, because it’s tradition, but also fresh fruit, and ice cold drinks, that’s the best for this temperature,” said Isabella Dold, a tourist from Kempten, Germany.

On Saturday, Italy’s health ministry said 18 cities — including the most popular tourism hubs like Venice, Florence, Bologna and Milan — were on red alert due to danger posed by the high temperatures.

A new study from the World Weather Attribution, a Europe-based collaboration of scientists, reported Friday that the record-breaking heat and humidity in Europe this week would not have been possible without climate change.

The rapid study found that the heat would have been virtually impossible just five decades ago, and is 200 times more likely today than it would have been 20 years ago.

André Corrêa do Lago, the president of the U.N. climate talks known as COP30, said the heat wave has "helped strengthen the perception of urgency of fighting climate change.”

“The fact that we are living with this amazing heat in London is a strong argument, we need to agree, that we have to take action as soon as possible,” do Lago told The Associated Press.

Hui reported from London and Leicester from Paris. Associated Press journalists Trisha Thomas in Rome, Suman Naishadham in Madrid and Karel Janicek in Prague contributed to this report.