Hello JetBlue! Flights to New York only US$99!

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Hello JetBlue! On Wednesday the 18th of May, the first JetBlue flights between La Romana-Casa de Campo and New York went on sale – an event which was celebrated by JetBlue with US$99 one way tickets. 

The first JetBlue flight between La Romana-Casa de Campo and New York is scheduled for Wednesday November the 16th, with flights on this day currently selling for just US$99. The US$99 sale is an introductory offer from JetBlue, for flights booked before June the 1st and is valid through the period of November 16th to December 14th – but hurry, this offer is already proving very popular, meaning on some flights the cheaper seats have already sold out!
(Seriously, if you plan on taking advantage of this great offer for a quick jaunt to New York – book now or don’t say we didn’t warn you!)

The JetBlue flights will fly twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, which when coupled with the new daily flights between Miami and La Romana-Casa de Campo means we now have many more travelling options to enjoy!

Below you can read Casa de Campo’s press release about the new flights:

JetBlue Announces Fifth Dominican Destination: La Romana

• Twice weekly service between the value airline’s 67th destination and New York’s JFK set to begin November 16, 2011

• With more than 25 daily flights during the summer, JetBlue has become the largest carrier in the Dominican Republic

• One way sale fares as low as $99 each way today through Wednesday, June 1 at www.jetblue.com/new for travel between November 16 and December 14, 2011

NEW YORK (May 18, 2011) – New York’s hometown airline, JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq:JBLU), today is pleased to announce plans to expand its award-winning service and in-flight
experience to its fifth destination in the Dominican Republic and its 67th BlueCity with the addition of La Romana, subject to receipt of government approval. Effective November 16, 2011, the value carrier will launch between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to La Romana International Airport (LRM), twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flights are on sale now for as low as $99 (a) each way today through Wednesday, June 1 at www.jetblue.com/new for travel between November 16 and December 14, 2011.

“The Dominican community has embraced JetBlue’s value proposition, and thanks to their tremendous support we’re pleased to offer the island’s only nonstop service between New York and La Romana,” said Scott Laurence, vice president of network planning for JetBlue. “We are the country’s largest carrier, and we will continue to grow by adding more options and more destinations for visitors and residents of the Dominican Republic alike.”

“The new JetBlue flights put the beautiful and romantic La Romana area within a few hours of a major U.S. city,” said Magaly Toribio, DR Ministry of Tourism, Vice Minister of International Promotion. “The Dominican Republic’s long-term commitment to innovative marketing has firmly established our culturally rich paradise in the hearts and minds of global travelers who seek sensational sun, azure blue seas and sumptuous and affordable world-class hotels. Our country’s increasing popularity with U.S. visitors allows our airline partners to increase their flights to meet the growing demand for our warm and welcoming island nation.”

“As many of our hotel guests and villa owners reside in the northeast of the US, we are very excited about this new service JetBlue will be providing,” said Claudio Silvestri, President and CEO of Premier Resorts & Hotels, which manages the famed Casa de Campo resort in La Romana. “The high quality individual experience received by JetBlue passengers will mirror the Caribbean experience at Casa de Campo for a most memorable vacation.”

JetBlue’s proposed schedule between JFK and LRM:

New York JFK to La Romana-Casa de Campo
Departs: 8.36am
Arrives: 1.31pm

La Romana-Casa de Campo to New York JFK
Departs: 2.26pm
Arrives: 5.26pm

Flights operate on Wednesday and Saturday effective November 16, 2011

In the Dominican Republic, JetBlue also serves Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Santiago and Santo Domingo with service to New York, Boston, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando and San Juan. JetBlue’s service to La Romana will be operated with the airline’s fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring convenient, assigned seating; a first-checked bag free (b); complimentary and unlimited name brand snacks and drinks; comfy leather seats; more legroom than any other carrier in coach and its award-winning customer service.

About JetBlue Airways

New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. In 2010, the carrier ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Low-Cost Carriers in North America” by J.D. Power and Associates, a customer satisfaction recognition received for the sixth year in a row. 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 Legroom 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 64 cities with more than 650 daily flights.

Next week JetBlue plans to introduce service to Anchorage, Alaska; and Martha’s Vineyard,
Mass. 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, if located in the Dominican Republic, 1-801-365-2583, or visit www.jetblue.com.