JetBlue Turns into Solely U.S. Service Flying from Boston to Gatwick, Providing Prospects on Each Sides of the Atlantic a Sky Excessive Expertise at Down-to-Earth Fares
To Have a good time BOS-LGW Launch, Restricted Roundtrip Fares Beginning at $2,199 and £1899 in Mint and $539 and £369 in Core Will Be Obtainable On-line Solely on JetBlue.com
NEW YORK, August 04, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) immediately introduced it has formally launched service from Boston’s Logan Worldwide Airport (BOS) to London’s Gatwick Airport (LGW). JetBlue’s every day nonstop service is a part of the airline’s focus metropolis technique and its long-term transatlantic progress plans. London was the most important nonstop market not at present served by JetBlue from Boston and is among the many most requested locations from the airline’s massive Boston buyer base.
Final yr, JetBlue launched its first-ever transatlantic service from New York-JFK to each Heathrow and Gatwick, London’s largest and busiest airports. The provider plans to develop its transatlantic presence this yr with new service from Boston Logan to London’s Heathrow Airport, launching September 20, 2022, and an extra Gatwick departure from New York beginning October 29, 2022. Between JetBlue’s New York and Boston focus cities, the airline will provide 5 every day flights between the U.S. and the U.Okay. by October.
“Our London service from New York has been an unimaginable success and we’re thrilled to lastly carry this extremely anticipated service to our Boston clients, a route that has lengthy suffered from excessive fares by legacy carriers,” stated Robin Hayes, chief government officer, JetBlue. “As Boston’s largest provider, including this nonstop service to Gatwick will solely make us extra related in our New England focus metropolis and introduce JetBlue to a largely unserved market.”
“We’re excited to welcome JetBlue’s first transatlantic service from Boston to London Gatwick,” stated Massport CEO, Lisa Wieland. “We thank JetBlue for his or her continued partnership, and we stay up for the extra journey alternatives this can generate for our passengers.”
“We’re thrilled that JetBlue is launching nonstop service between London and Boston. Guests from the UK symbolize our high abroad supply market,” stated Martha Sheridan, Better Boston CVB President & CEO. “Rebuilding this section will probably be crucial to the general restoration of our customer financial system. We share many historic and cultural bonds with the UK and are so excited that JetBlue is investing on this route, which can certainly be an amazing success!”
“We’re delighted to welcome the launch of JetBlue’s new service between Boston and London. Demand for journey to the UK has returned to pre-pandemic ranges, and the extra connectivity from Boston, a significant US market, will make it even simpler for People trying to e-book their subsequent journey over. As we head into the attractive Autumn season, whether or not guests are returning or discovering the UK for the primary time, now’s the proper time to discover one other facet of Britain, full of buzzing cities, thrilling out of doors adventures, and iconic landmarks with a contemporary twist,” stated Paul Gauger, VisitBritain’s Senior Vice President for the Americas.
Get to Know Gatwick
Gatwick is the second busiest U.Okay. airport and JetBlue operates from the North Terminal, which has a spread of passenger services, together with all kinds of retailers and eating places. Gatwick vacationers profit from a selection of handy transport choices together with direct prepare hyperlinks to Central London’s Victoria Station by way of the Gatwick Specific and to stations throughout London by way of Thameslink and to Brighton and different South East coastal communities by way of Southern Railway.
JetBlue affords an enhanced airport expertise at Gatwick with expedited safety screening out there to pick out JetBlue clients. The airline’s Even Extra® Velocity choice is now mechanically included for Mint® clients, TrueBlue Mosaic® clients and Mosaic companions touring on the identical reservation, clients who’ve bought a Blue Further fare and for purchasers who’ve bought an Even Extra Area seat. Relevant clients at Gatwick ought to observe indicators for “Premium Safety.”
“The addition of JetBlue’s Boston route is implausible information for passengers and companies throughout London and the south-east. Boston isn’t solely an exquisite metropolis to go to on vacation – enjoying a key position in American historical past – however is famend as a thriving middle for scientific analysis, innovation and know-how. The broader state of Massachusetts can be a world chief in increased training, with Harvard College considered one of a number of high establishments,” stated Jonathan Pollard, Chief Industrial Officer, Gatwick Airport. “With Gatwick’s direct prepare hyperlinks to Cambridge – additionally identified for its high college and as a hub for tech and bioscience industries – in addition to extra native companies, this new connection will present nice alternatives for the entire area and past.”
Schedule between Boston (BOS) and Gatwick (LGW)
Each day service beginning August 4, 2022 (Eastbound) & August 5, 2022 (Westbound)
*all occasions native
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BOS-LGW Flight #2104 |
LGW-BOS Flight #1926 |
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6:37 p.m. – 6:35 a.m.(+1) |
12:25 p.m. – 3:13 p.m. |
JetBlue flights between the U.S. and London are scheduled to function utilizing the Airbus A321LR plane with 24 Mint suites, 114 core seats and the modern and spacious Airspace cabin inside. The A321LR– providing the vary of a wide-body however with the economics of a single-aisle plane – together with the airline’s acclaimed service and enticing fares has confirmed to be a profitable mixture for flights between the U.S. and London.
The JetBlue Expertise
JetBlue affords essentially the most legroom in coach (a), reside tv and on-demand leisure on each seatback, free and quick Fly-Fi broadband web (b), complimentary snacks and gentle drinks, and nice customer support. JetBlue’s entrance into the transatlantic has launched a brand new period of customer-focused, low-fare journey for leisure and enterprise vacationers.
The airline’s Mint premium expertise, which was utterly reimagined for transatlantic flying, affords clients a contemporary selection when flying between the U.S. and the U.Okay. JetBlue Mint on the A321LR options 24 totally lie-flat non-public suites with a sliding door – together with two Mint Studio® seats – and a custom-designed seat cushion developed by modern mattress firm Tuft & Needle. Its proprietary T&N Adaptive® foam with a breathable cowl creates a cool and cozy sleep expertise not like something within the sky. Mint additionally boasts numerous intuitive design touches that assist each buyer really feel at residence within the air. JetBlue has additionally launched its newest innovation – the beautiful Mint Studio – providing much more area in a premium expertise. On August 1, JetBlue launched its new Mint menu by Scrumptious Hospitality Group’s (DHG) extremely acclaimed restaurant, Legacy Information, the third installment of the airline’s restaurant rotation with DHG. The menu contains a rotating collection of contemporary, seasonal small plates impressed by Legacy Report’s Mediterranean-style delicacies, in addition to wine and cocktails curated by DHG’s Parcelle and Ada’s Place.
JetBlue’s industry-leading core expertise, additionally reinvented for crossing the pond, affords a brand new stage of service to clients who typically fly “coach” however nonetheless need an amazing expertise at a horny fare. With simply 114 core seats – together with 24 Even Extra Area Seats – clients on JetBlue’s A321LR take pleasure in a boutique-style expertise regardless of the place they sit. The entire comforts JetBlue clients have come to count on is enhanced by the airline’s partnership with New York-based restaurant group Dig to carry its signature build-your-own eating idea to tray tables at 35,000 ft – JetBlue’s first complimentary meal in core. Core clients additionally take pleasure in a free collection of gentle drinks, espresso, tea, beer, wine and liquor. The A321LR options new extra-large overhead bins, and all clients no matter fare kind could carry one keep on, area allowing, and one private merchandise.
Prospects in each core and Mint can keep related all through the flight, with JetBlue being the one airline to supply limitless, free high-speed wi-fi on flights between the U.S. and the U.Okay. Moreover, clients aboard on JetBlue’s A321LR have entry to a curated collection of reside TV channels – targeted on information and sports activities – and an intensive library of seatback leisure, permitting clients to have a a number of display screen expertise onboard – identical to they do at residence.
To take a tour of JetBlue’s A321LR plane, view onboard menus and extra, go to: jetblue.com/flying-with-us/london.
E-book it Higher with JetBlue
To have a good time immediately’s launch, and for a restricted time, U.S. – originating vacationers can make the most of particular roundtrip fares from Boston to Gatwick beginning at $539 in core and $2,199 for JetBlue’s premium Mint® expertise. U.Okay.-originating vacationers can fly to Boston for £369 in core and £1899 in Mint– out there on-line solely on www.jetblue.com.
Prospects who e-book immediately via jetblue.com are assured to seek out our greatest and lowest fares, and luxuriate in extra advantages together with entry to all of JetBlue’s fare choices, in addition to fare gross sales and promotions, a few of which might not be out there via different third-parties; the flexibility to earn 2x TrueBlue factors and take part in Factors Pooling; seamless seat picks and upgrades to Even Extra® Area; 24/7 direct entry to JetBlue’s customer support channels; and extra.
About JetBlue
JetBlue is New York’s Hometown Airline®, and a number one provider in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Juan. JetBlue carries clients to greater than 100 locations all through the USA, Latin America, Caribbean, Canada and United Kingdom. For extra info and one of the best fares, go to jetblue.com.
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JetBlue affords essentially the most legroom in coach based mostly on common fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airways. |
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Fly-Fi and reside tv can be found on all JetBlue-operated flights. On ViaSat-2 geared up plane, Fly-Fi won’t be out there on parts of some routes, and reside tv won’t be out there whereas working outdoors of the contiguous U.S., or till the plane returns to the protection space. On all different plane, Fly-Fi and reside tv won’t be out there whereas working outdoors of the contiguous U.S., or till the plane returns to the protection space. |
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Boston (BOS) to Gatwick (LGW) requires roundtrip buy & Sat. evening keep. E-book by 8/5. Journey 11/1-12/10/22 (depart) and 11/6-12/15/22 (return). 45 day superior buy required. Blackout dates 11/26-11/28. Gatwick (LGW) to Boston (BOS) requires roundtrip buy & Sat. evening keep. E-book by 8/5. Journey 11/1-12/10/22 (depart) and 11/6- 12/15/22 (return). 45 day superior buy required. Blackout dates 11/26-11/28. Phrases apply. |
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