JetBlue launched new flights between New York JFK and Tulum in Mexico, with the first flight departing on June 13.
The U.S carrier has identified an area for success in the Mexican market, with daily services on offer.
Without further ado, let’s get into it…
The New York JFK-Tulum Flights with JetBlue…
The new flights between New York JFK and Tulum (TQO) with JetBlue began on June 13.
Furthermore, the airline will be operating these flights on a daily basis, and is also the third destination in Mexico for the carrier after:
- Cancun
- Los Cabos
The scheduling for the flights is as follows:
- B62879 – DEP JFK 0800 ARR TQO 1115
- B62880 – DEP TQO 1243 ARR JFK 1749
It is understood that the Airbus A320s in their fleet will service this route.
Such a gradual expansion has been reflective of the strong relationship JetBlue has had out of Cancun and Los Cabos.
The new Tulum flights are as a result of significant tourism demand into the region.
Furthermore, it is also part of the airline’s overall strategy to serve 40 international destinations by the end of this year.
The highlights of these international destinations has been it’s foray into the Transatlantic market.
For the airline, the most recent inauguration on the transatlantic scene has been into Edinburgh.
Closer to home, the carrier has recently announced that they will be opening up a crew base in San Juan.
Finally, just in the last week, JetBlue has revealed the launch of new flights from Long Island down to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.
So it is clear in this regard that the airline is pushing the boundaries of expansion in every different market they serve.
Tourism Board: Airline Has Been an “Invaluable Partner”…
Martínez Reynoso, Director of the Quintana Roo Tourism Board has dubbed JetBlue an “invaluable partner” for tourism accessibility in Mexico:
“JetBlue has been an invaluable partner in connecting travelers from across the United States to the Mexican Caribbean with direct flights to Cancun.”
“We are excited to see this partnership continue to flourish with JetBlue’s new daily nonstop service from New York JFK to Tulum”.
“Tulum, with its serene beaches, eco-conscious living, and rich Mayan history, will now be more accessible to travelers, in addition to points of interest further south along the Grand Costa Maya.”
“We look forward to welcoming New Yorkers, and those transiting through JFK, to this new era in the Mexican Caribbean.”
Adding to this was David Jehn, JetBlue’s vice president of network planning and airline partnerships:
“As the only airline with direct service from New York’s JFK to Tulum, we are thrilled to offer our customers our award-winning service, low fares, and another option when traveling to the Mexican Caribbean”.
“JetBlue began service to Mexico more than 17 years ago with flights from New York to Cancun and we’re proud to expand our footprint in Mexico.”
Overall…
It remains clear that JetBlue and it’s strategy towards expansion is working.
The new flights to Tulum from New York JFK is reflective of following where the demand is, especially in what is expected to be an extremely busy Summer 2024 season.
Looking ahead, all eyes will be on the additional inaugurations and route launches that will take place over the course of this year.
Furthermore, the airline’s main focus for 2024 is profitability.
It is services like this that will help contribute to that overall goal.
But for now, let’s see what the rest of 2024 holds for JetBlue in their pursuit to growth and sustainability.
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