McKinney, TX News

JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) celebrated inaugural service to DFW International yesterday. Its 71st destination and the third destination they serve in the Lone Star State. – JetBlue will now offer three daily flights from Boston to Dallas/Fort Worth. To celebrate the new service, flights are on sale today through May 3 at www.jetblue.com/new for as low as $119 for travel May 8 through June 5.



"We are honored and pleased to celebrate the arrival of JetBlue at DFW," said Jeff Fegan, CEO of DFW International Airport. "JetBlue offers passengers outstanding service and great fares, and we're confident JetBlue will present a compelling choice for our customers."

The airline's convenient service between Boston and Dallas/Fort Worth offers optimal schedules for business and leisure travel. Customers flying into Boston can also connect easily to points across JetBlue's network in the Northeast including Buffalo, NY, New York City (JFK and Newark), Washington D.C. (Reagan National and Dulles), as well as connections to partners, including Cape Cod and the islands via Cape Air and Aer Lingus to Dublin.

"JetBlue's arrival at DFW is a testament to the strong economy in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and our great airport is a key to that strength," said Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price. "We have a lot to offer in Fort Worth, and we're confident that this important commitment by JetBlue will greatly enhance business and leisure opportunities for those who live, work and travel to our city and our region."

"New air service growth is a major economic driver for North Texas and we're very pleased to welcome JetBlue with its high level of service to the Dallas/Fort Worth region," said Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. "The citizens of Dallas will benefit from having JetBlue serve DFW Airport, not just in terms of flights but in terms of jobs and new spending in our city and our region."

"Today is a special day for JetBlue as we launch new service to this very important and popular destination for both business and leisure travelers," said JetBlue's Vice President of Sales and Revenue Management Dennis Corrigan. "We look forward to connecting our Boston customers with their loved ones and to this major center of commerce and to introducing the people of Dallas/Fort Worth to our iconic brand including free first checked bag, comfy leather seats with room to stretch out, unlimited free snacks and excellence in customer service."

JetBlue's schedule between Boston and Dallas/Fort Worth:

JetBlue currently serves other big sky cities in Texas, including Austin and Houston-Hobby, and has been the proud official airline sponsor of University of Texas Athletics since 2009. JetBlue's flights from Boston to Dallas/Fort Worth will be operated with the airline's comfortable Embraer E190 fleet with its award-winning service featuring convenient, assigned two-by-two seating (every seat is a window or aisle); a first-checked bag free (b); complimentary and unlimited name brand snacks and drinks; comfy leather seats; and first-run movies. The airline has plans to introduce mixed service with its Airbus A320 fleet as it moves into summer, offering the most legroom in coach of any domestic carrier based on average seat pitch.

About JetBlue Airways

JetBlue, the #1 airline in Boston, is known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares. JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline (based on average fleet-wide seat pitch) and super-spacious Even More Space seats. JetBlue is also America's first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue's control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue serves 71 cities with 750 daily flights. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JET-BLUE (1-800-538-2583), TTY/TDD 1-800-336-5530, 1-801-365-2583, or visit www.jetblue.com.