Dubai: Emirates and JetBlue Airways on Wednesday announced an interline agreement that will offer travellers connections to cities across the United States via New York's John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport.
Travellers can purchase joint Emirates-JetBlue itineraries, meaning dozens of US cities, including Boston, Chicago, Orlando and Washington will now be connected through a single combined ticket for Emirates and Jet Blue-operated flights.
"Our new partnership with JetBlue will enable customers from across the United States to connect quickly and easily to Emirates' extensive network of worldwide destinations,'' said Nigel Page, Emirates' Senior Vice-President of Commercial Operations for Americas and Africa. "With both Emirates and JetBlue recognised for their best-in-class services, this is a natural partnership which will enable passengers travelling to or from the United States to look forward to more choice, convenience, value and comfort than ever before."
Scott Resnick, Jet Blue's director of airline partnerships, added: "We are pleased to partner with Emirates as we continue to expand JetBlue's global reach."
Emirates is one the world’s largest international carriers, flying to 108 cities around the world with a fleet of wide-body aircraft. JetBlue is the leading airline at JFK Airport, where it offers premium low-fare service to dozens of cities throughout America and carries more travellers than any other airline.
The airline currently offers two daily nonstop flights to JFK, including service aboard its flagship A380 and its ultra long range 777-300ER, both of which offer travellers fine dining, personalised service and multi award-winning entertainment options.
JetBlue operates one of America’s youngest airline fleets, with 157 Airbus and Embraer aircraft. At JFK Airport, it operates from its new 26-gate Terminal 5, while Emirates is located in the adjacent Terminal 4, allowing for fast connections between flights.
