JetBlue Applauds New York Governor’s Cuba Efforts As It Positions Itself for More Flights

JetBlue Applauds New York Governor's Cuba Efforts As It Positions Itself
for More Flights
Marisa Garcia, Skift
Jan 22, 2015 6:40 am

Many competitors are considering good prospects ahead in Cuba, but
JetBlue seems committed to market dominance, once there's a market to
dominate.
— Marisa Garcia

JetBlue has issued a statement applauding Governor Cuomo's efforts to
lead one of the first trade missions to Cuba in the next 45 days, saying
the Governor's initiatives will benefit New Yorkers.

"The Governor's vision for shaping responsible economic development with
Cuba and investing in a world-class travel experience for New Yorkers
are two important efforts to help our home state compete on the world
stage," said Robert Land, senior vice president government affairs and
general counsel, JetBlue Airways.


JetBlue currently serves the island with charter services from Fort
Lauderdale and Tampa, which it launched more than three years ago, and
indicates it is well-positioned to expand these services from "multiple
US cities as soon as legally permitted."

"The strength of our existing charter program has provided us a strong
foundation for future expansion in Cuba," said Land. "As the operator of
the largest network to, from and within the Caribbean, we look forward
to the opportunity to bring JetBlue's distinctive award-winning
experience to even more locations in the Caribbean."

JetBlue previously confirmed to Skift that it had strong interest in
expanding service to the Island as the news of warming relations and
limited easing of travel restrictions between the US and Cuba became
news. The airline also says it "supports Governor Cuomo's focus on
modernizing John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia Airports to
enhance travelers' airport experience and to improve transit access to
the airports."

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