Lima will be JetBlue's southernmost destination. Thus far, JetBlue has three other locations in South America including Bogota, Cartagena and Medellin, Colombia. USA Today reported that Lima will make up JetBlue's 81st destination.
"JetBlue's low fares and award-winning service have worked very well between Florida and Latin America," said Scott Laurence, vice president of network planning for JetBlue Airways said in a statement. "With Lima, our first destination in Peru and the southernmost destination in the network, we are confident in our penetration of South America. When you look at Lima's wonderful offerings, including its rich culture, cuisine and great people, we believe both Florida and Lima residents will benefit greatly from the flight, whether visiting friends and relatives, vacationing or on business."
There will also be connecting service to Lima via Fort Lauderdale for several of their other destinations including New York JFK, Newark Liberty, Boston, Hartford and Washington, Reagan amongst others. Destinations in Latin
"America and the Caribbean now make up almost one-third of JetBlue's route network. In South America, JetBlue also offers nonstop service between Bogota and bothFort Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida, as well as nonstop service between Cartagena, Colombia and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The airline also announced nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Medellin, Colombia, set to begin in June 2013," said the release.
The statement said that JetBlue's Airbus A32- will feature assigned seating, a first-checked bag free, and complimentary snacks and drinks. They also said that JetBlue has more legroom than any other carrier in coach.
"Lima will be JetBlue's 81st BlueCity and its fourth destination in South America. Sale fares for U.S.-originating flights to Lima are available today and until May 3, 2013, at www.jetblue.com/new for as low as $139 one-way from Fort Lauderdale and $199 one-way from the New York Metros and Boston, for travel between November 21 and December 19," reported the statement.
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