NEW YORK- JetBlue Airways (B6) has initiated operations at Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), strengthening its New York market presence. JetBlue has launched new flights from Long Island to Orlando (ORD).
The airline now operates daily flights to Orlando and maintains four weekly connections to West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, providing Long Island residents direct access to premier vacation destinations from their local airport.
JetBlue Flights From Long Island
Daniel Shurz, JetBlue’s head of revenue, network, and enterprise planning, emphasizes the significance of bringing their services to Long Island’s dedicated customer base.
The expansion eliminates the necessity for Long Island residents to commute to alternative New York airports while maintaining access to JetBlue’s distinguished service standards.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer highlights how JetBlue’s new Florida routes will generate employment opportunities and boost local tourism revenue.
His long-standing advocacy for JetBlue’s expansion at MacArthur stems from the airport’s vital role in Long Island’s economic development, particularly under the leadership of Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and Airport Commissioner Shelley LaRose-Arken.
Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) endorses JetBlue’s service introduction, emphasizing its dual benefits of enhanced travel accessibility and economic stimulation.
Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01) further underscores how the expanded routes strengthen the region’s position as a transportation hub while facilitating broader connectivity for residents.
Town of Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter characterizes the inaugural Orlando flight as a realization of long-held community aspirations. The integration of New York’s Hometown Airline with Long Island’s Hometown Airport represents the fulfillment of years of public demand for JetBlue services at MacArthur Airport.
JetBlue Strategies
JetBlue has established a comprehensive multi-year partnership with the New York Islanders and UBS Arena as their Official Domestic Airline Partner, reinforcing their regional expansion strategy.
The partnership grants TrueBlue® and TrueBlue Mosaic® members exclusive benefits, including priority event access and specialized offers for UBS Arena events and Islanders games. Mosaic members receive additional privileges through a dedicated priority entrance lane at UBS Arena.
The arena will soon feature the TrueBlue Terrace by JetBlue and the JetBlue Runway Level, incorporating the JetBlue Mosaic Lounge and Mosaic Suites.
JetBlue executes its JetForward strategy by prioritizing East Coast leisure network development through continuous investment in the Northeast region and New York state.
The Long Island service expansion integrates with JetBlue’s established operations across New York’s metropolitan airports: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), Newark Liberty International (EWR), and Westchester County (HPN).
The airline maintains a significant workforce presence with 8,800 employees across eight New York airports and operates a support center in Long Island City.
JetBlue will enhance New York State connectivity through expanded services in Syracuse, Albany, and Buffalo, including exclusive nonstop flights connecting Buffalo to West Palm Beach. The airline will implement a 20% year-over-year increase in New England seat capacity during the winter season.
These strategic expansions will elevate JetBlue’s Florida network to 225 daily flights by February, representing an eight percent increase in average peak daily departures compared to the previous year and strengthening the airline’s presence in premier leisure destinations.
Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.
Join us on Telegram Group for the Latest Aviation Updates. Subsequently, follow us on Google News
