JetBlue is adding a second daily departure from Gatwick to New York.
From October 29, the low-cost US carrier will operate a daily departure at 2pm, leaving two hours after its current midday flight. The new operation will leave JFK airport at 9.59pm and land at 10.22am (local times).
JetBlue has also secured a second permanent daily slot at Heathrow. From October 29, the airline’s JFK-Heathrow flight will depart at 9.05pm and land at 9.30am. The return to JFK will leave at 10.45am and land at 2.05pm.
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JetBlue is also continuing with plans to operate two daily flights from London to Boston. Services from Gatwick will begin on August 4 and services from Heathrow will begin on September 20.
The airline’s flights between London and the US are operated using the Airbus A321 Long Range (LR) aircraft with 24 redesigned Mint suites and 114 core (economy) seats.
Robin Hayes, JetBlue chief executive, said: “The US-UK air corridor is among the busiest in the world and to effectively compete JetBlue is adding more flights across the North Atlantic, growing from just one daily flight last summer to five by this fall.
“And with permanent slots at Heathrow – the highest in demand slots globally – we’re now positioned to provide long-term service at one of the busiest airports in the world.
“This is an incredible opportunity for a carrier like JetBlue as we introduce transatlantic travellers to our great fares and award-winning service.”