JetBlue adds even more service and low fares
for customers in “La Isla del Encanto” with new flights from San
Juan to St. Croix taking off today
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU), Puerto Rico’s largest carrier, today
celebrated the opening of its brand-new crew base at San Juan’s
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) – its first outside
the continental U.S., bringing hundreds of jobs with it. The
celebration and growth continue this afternoon, as JetBlue also
marks the start of flights from Puerto Rico’s vibrant capital to
the stunning island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands,
further solidifying its investment in the Caribbean.
JetBlue’s newly opened San Juan crew base is set to bring more
than 400 crewmember jobs to Puerto Rico, with more than 100 pilots
and more than 300 inflight crewmembers (flight attendants) set to
be assigned to the base by next year. The crew base to support
inflight crewmembers opened today while San Juan-based pilots are
expected to join in early 2025. Located in Terminal A at San Juan’s
airport, the base will allow crewmembers to begin and end trips
from the island, supporting the airline’s operations in Puerto
Rico, the Caribbean, and beyond and ensure these workgroups can
quickly respond in the event of operational disruptions. The crew
base follows the opening of JetBlue’s Tech Ops maintenance base in
San Juan in 2020.
“We are proud to celebrate this important milestone in Puerto
Rico,” said Warren Christie, chief operating officer at JetBlue.
“The new crew base reinforces our commitment to investing in the
communities we serve, creating opportunities for crewmembers in San
Juan and for those who want to return home to the island, while
expanding our network to meet the growing demand for travel to the
Caribbean and beyond.”
“We celebrate that JetBlue continues to bet on Puerto Rico. We
are proud of this strategic alliance with Puerto Rico, reinforcing
the airline’s commitment to the island and its people. Our tourism
had record growth numbers over the past four years, and this is one
more sign that good news continue for our people,” said Puerto Rico
Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi.
“Providing reliable and affordable travel options to customers
is a key part of the development of the tourism sector and we are
very excited to be part of this new phase of JetBlue’s history in
Puerto Rico. The opening of this crew base confirms the airline’s
commitment to Puerto Rico, and enhances both the increase in
frequency of flights to all the airports of the island, as well as
new opportunities to continue expanding the network from domestic
and international markets that benefit the local economy,” said
Carlos Mercado Santiago, executive director of the Puerto Rico
Tourism Company.
JetBlue has been serving Puerto Rico for more than 22 years and
flies to 18 destinations from the island. With over 50 daily
departures in peak periods this winter, JetBlue’s recent network
growth has created an additional 70 new jobs, bringing its team to
more than 800 crewmembers by 2025 across San Juan, Aguadilla, and
Ponce.
New flights from San Juan to St. Croix take off today
To add to JetBlue’s growth in Puerto Rico, today the airline
will celebrate its inaugural flight from San Juan to St. Croix.
Part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix blends vibrant culture
and natural beauty. Visitors will experience historic sites, lush
gardens, and charming streets, or unwind on pristine beaches like
Protestant Cay or Rainbow Beach. With a thriving art scene and
diverse adventures, St. Croix stands out as a relaxing Caribbean
escape.
“We are excited to reenter St. Croix, known for its rich
history, stunning beaches, and great people,” said Christie. “Our
new route between San Juan and St. Croix demonstrates our
commitment to serving the Caribbean and connecting U.S. Virgin
Islands residents to our San Juan focus city as well as the robust
network we serve beyond it.”
St. Croix joins St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands as part of
JetBlue’s network. The airline currently offers daily service
between San Juan and St. Thomas as well as winter seasonal flights
between Boston and St. Thomas.
“Today’s flight, traveling just over 94 miles, provides depth in
the connectivity of St. Croix to not just Puerto Rico but to the
broader Caribbean region and the mainland United States,” shares
Commissioner Joseph Boschulte of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department
of Tourism. “We are excited for the continued growth of our
relationship with JetBlue and look forward to welcoming more
passengers.”
JetBlue’s relaunch of service to St. Croix is part of JetBlue’s
significant network enhancements in San Juan and focus on leisure
and VFR (visiting friend and relatives) routes, aligned with the
airline’s JetForward strategy.
Schedule between San Juan (SJU) and St.
Croix (STX)
SJU-STX Flight #2940
STX-SJU Flight #2941
3:00 p.m. – 3:44 p.m.
4:45 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.
JetBlue will operate the St. Croix route using its Airbus A320
aircraft, offering the airline's award-winning service featuring
fast, free and unlimited broadband Fly-Fi1; complimentary
name-brand snacks and drinks; and seatback entertainment at every
seat.
To celebrate today’s launch, and for a limited time, travelers
can take advantage of special $29 one-way fares for flights to and
from San Juan to St. Croix available online only on
jetblue.com2.
Customers who book directly through jetblue.com are guaranteed
to find JetBlue’s lowest fares, and can enjoy additional benefits
including access to all of the airline’s fare options, as well as
fare sales and promotions, some of which may not be available
through other third parties; the ability to earn 2x TrueBlue points
and participate in Points Pooling; seamless seat selections and
upgrades to Even More® Space; 24/7 direct access to JetBlue’s
customer service channels; and more.
JetBlue is proud to offer flights between San Juan and Boston;
Cancún, Mexico; Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa Fla.; Hartford,
Conn.; Medellín, Colombia; Newark, N.J.; New York (JFK);
Providence, R.I.; Raleigh/Durham, N.C.; St. Croix and St. Thomas,
U.S.V.I.; Santiago, Punta Cana and Santo Domingo, Dominican
Republic; Washington, D.C. (Reagan National); and Westchester
County, N.Y.
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.
- Fly-Fi® and live television are available on all
JetBlue-operated flights. Availability and coverage area may vary
by aircraft. Details on inflight wi-fi and entertainment:
https://www.jetblue.com/flying-with-us.
- San Juan (SJU) to/from St. Croix (STX): One-way only.
Book by: 12/13/2024 for travel 12/16/24 - 3/31/2025.
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