JetBlue Launches Two New Florida Routes
Mergers aside, JetBlue Airways still has a business to run.
To that end, the airline announced on Monday that it will service two more routes to Florida.
JetBlue will fly to both Orlando and Fort Myers in Florida from Worcester, Mass. The service to Orlando will be daily; the service to Fort Myers will be seasonal and start in the winter.
“We are proud to introduce even more options to coect our Massachusetts customers to the places they want to fly with more nonstop Florida service from Worcester,” said Robin Hayes, chief executive officer, JetBlue, in a statement. “Customers can now much more easily travel back and forth to Florida with JetBlue’s low fares and award-winning service, including with daily flights to Fort Myers during the Red Sox Spring Training.”
Worcester is a convenient option for those not willing to fight the crowds and the traffic headed to Boston, Logan.
“Worcester Regional Airport is an important economic asset for the entire state, and these new routes will help deliver even more growth and connectivity for our businesses and residents,” said Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. “I congratulate Massport and our federal, state, and city partners for securing this expansion with JetBlue and building on the economic and tourism benefits for Central Massachusetts.”
“These new and returning JetBlue flights to Florida from Worcester Regional Airport are a great addition for passengers in Central Massachusetts,” said Congressman Jim McGovern. “I’m excited about these services and grateful to Massport, JetBlue and our team of local, state and federal partners who are working together to expand travel options for people in this region.”
New York City is the headquarters for JetBlue. But the airline has a thriving hub in nearby Fort Lauderdale.
With the addition of these routes, JetBlue will serve three Florida cities – Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Fort Myers – from Worcester, meeting the increased demand from customers in the Central Massachusetts region .
“Massport’s investments in Worcester Regional Airport have continued to strengthen the robust economy of Central Massachusetts,” said Lew Evangelidis, Sheriff of Worcester County and Chairman of the Massport Board of Directors. “The return of JetBlue’s Orlando flight and their new service to Fort Myers shows the continued growth and travel demand our region is experiencing, and we are thrilled to provide more options to the traveling public.”
“We are thrilled to welcome back JetBlue’s Orlando service and the exciting new seasonal service to Fort Myers, giving travelers a total of three great destinations in Florida to visit for business and leisure,” said Massport CEO Lisa Wieland. “We want to thank the Healey-Driscoll Administration, Congressman McGovern, the city leaders in Worcester, and other elected officials for their unwavering support of the airport. As always, we urge our customers and partners to be our ambassadors and encourage more of their friends and colleagues to fly Worcester.”
“JetBlue’s routes to Orlando and Fort Myers are exciting new travel options for passengers in and around our region and we are pleased to see that people are paying attention to how easy and inexpensive it is to fly out of the Worcester Airport,” said Worcester Mayor Joseph M. Petty.
“The return of JetBlue’s Orlando service and their brand new seasonal flight to Fort Myers demonstrates their commitment to Worcester and the surrounding communities,” said Eric D. Batista, Worcester City Manager.
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