JetBlue to Launch Nonstop Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Caracas
JetBlue plans to start flights from Fort Lauderdale to Caracas. Here are the details
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JetBlue Airways plans to introduce nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas, Venezuela, before the end of the year. This marks the airline's first service to Venezuela and follows the reestablishment of U.S. ties with the country.
- 01JetBlue will operate the route using Airbus A320 aircraft, which accommodates 162 passengers.
- 02This will be JetBlue's first service to Venezuela, making it the third U.S. airline to resume flights there since the U.S. military's actions against Nicolás Maduro.
- 03American Airlines and United Airlines have already resumed flights to Caracas, with American starting on April 30 and United on August 11.
- 04JetBlue's expansion at Fort Lauderdale comes as it aims to establish the airport as its primary hub following the collapse of Spirit Airlines.
- 05The new route is pending approval from Venezuela's aviation regulator and other necessary processes.
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JetBlue Airways announced plans to begin nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas, Venezuela, before the year's end. This initiative marks the airline's inaugural service to Venezuela and positions JetBlue as the third U.S. airline to resume operations there since the U.S. military's intervention against Nicolás Maduro. The airline plans to utilize Airbus A320 aircraft, which can carry 162 passengers. Details regarding flight frequency and ticket sales are yet to be disclosed, pending government approval from Venezuela's aviation authorities. This announcement follows recent moves by American Airlines and United Airlines, which have also resumed flights to Caracas. Furthermore, JetBlue is expanding its operations at Fort Lauderdale, aiming to establish it as a major hub in the region, particularly for Caribbean and Latin American destinations. The airline's president, Marty St. George, emphasized the growth potential at Fort Lauderdale, stating, 'Right now, we’re bigger than we’ve ever been at FLL.'
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The introduction of JetBlue's flights could boost travel and tourism between the U.S. and Venezuela, facilitating business and personal travel.
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