JetBlue announces nonstop flights from New York to St. Thomas
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By TJJ Admin
Published on 22-Jun-20
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (June 20, 2020) - U.S. Virgin Islands
Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte says new JetBlue service from
New York to St. Thomas this fall will help to meet strong demand for
travel to the Territory from the northeast United States.
JetBlue announces nonstop flights from New York to St. Thomas
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (June 20, 2020) - U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte says new JetBlue service from New York to St. Thomas this fall will help to meet strong demand for travel to the Territory from the northeast United States.
Responding to a JetBlue announcement that the airline is adding new routes to serve customers in markets where leisure and VFR (visiting friends and relatives) travel is showing some signs of strength, Commissioner Boschulte commended the airline for increasing nonstop connectivity to the USVI.
“Over the past year, we have been making our case to the airline about boosting connectivity from the tri-state area, and we are pleased with the timing of this twice-weekly service, ahead of the winter season,” said Commissioner Boschulte.
According to the airline, with business travel facing a less certain recovery timeline, newly announced routes offer JetBlue the opportunity to generate revenue, bring back into service aircraft that would otherwise sit idle, and add more flying opportunities for JetBlue crewmembers.
“Coronavirus has transformed airline route maps, and as we begin to see small signs of recovery, we continue to be flexible with our network plans to respond to demand trends and generate cash in support of our business,” said Scott Laurence, head of revenue and planning for JetBlue. “We’ve selected routes where customers are showing some interest in travel again and where our low fares and award-winning experience will be noticed.”
Commissioner Boschulte said that the Territory was observing strong demand and interest in the U.S. Virgin Islands, in spite of today’s pandemic, and assured that the safety and health of residents and guests will continue to be a top priority for the destination.
The Department of Tourism has worked closely with the Office of the Governor, the Department of Health, the USVI Hotel & Tourism Association, the business and local communities to develop and implement protocols to help stop the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the Territory. A Travel Advisory outlining specific guidelines that apply to visitors can be found at https://bit.ly/2MgxuJ9, and additional information is available at www.usviupdate.com.
JetBlue currently serves St. Thomas from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and will resume Boston-St. Thomas flights this fall. The airline’s COVID-19 practices and policies are published online at http://blog.jetblue.com/coronavirus.
United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism
Contacts:
Alani Henneman-Todman, U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism +1 340 774-8784
ahenneman@usvitourism.vi
Bevan Springer, Marketplace Excellence +1 201 861- 2056
bevan@marketplaceexcellence.com
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About the U.S. Virgin Islands
For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to VisitUSVI.com, follow us on Instagram (@visitusvi) and Twitter (@usvitourism), and become a fan on Facebook (www.facebook.com/VisitUSVI). When traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. citizens enjoy all the conveniences of domestic travel - including on-line check-in - making travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands easier than ever. As a United States Territory, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands does not require a passport from U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are the same as for entering the United States from any foreign destination. Upon departure, a passport is required for all but U.S. citizens.
Responding to a JetBlue announcement that the airline is adding new routes to serve customers in markets where leisure and VFR (visiting friends and relatives) travel is showing some signs of strength, Commissioner Boschulte commended the airline for increasing nonstop connectivity to the USVI.
“Over the past year, we have been making our case to the airline about boosting connectivity from the tri-state area, and we are pleased with the timing of this twice-weekly service, ahead of the winter season,” said Commissioner Boschulte.
According to the airline, with business travel facing a less certain recovery timeline, newly announced routes offer JetBlue the opportunity to generate revenue, bring back into service aircraft that would otherwise sit idle, and add more flying opportunities for JetBlue crewmembers.
“Coronavirus has transformed airline route maps, and as we begin to see small signs of recovery, we continue to be flexible with our network plans to respond to demand trends and generate cash in support of our business,” said Scott Laurence, head of revenue and planning for JetBlue. “We’ve selected routes where customers are showing some interest in travel again and where our low fares and award-winning experience will be noticed.”
Commissioner Boschulte said that the Territory was observing strong demand and interest in the U.S. Virgin Islands, in spite of today’s pandemic, and assured that the safety and health of residents and guests will continue to be a top priority for the destination.
The Department of Tourism has worked closely with the Office of the Governor, the Department of Health, the USVI Hotel & Tourism Association, the business and local communities to develop and implement protocols to help stop the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the Territory. A Travel Advisory outlining specific guidelines that apply to visitors can be found at https://bit.ly/2MgxuJ9, and additional information is available at www.usviupdate.com.
JetBlue currently serves St. Thomas from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and will resume Boston-St. Thomas flights this fall. The airline’s COVID-19 practices and policies are published online at http://blog.jetblue.com/coronavirus.
United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism
Contacts:
Alani Henneman-Todman, U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism +1 340 774-8784
ahenneman@usvitourism.vi
Bevan Springer, Marketplace Excellence +1 201 861- 2056
bevan@marketplaceexcellence.com
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About the U.S. Virgin Islands
For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to VisitUSVI.com, follow us on Instagram (@visitusvi) and Twitter (@usvitourism), and become a fan on Facebook (www.facebook.com/VisitUSVI). When traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. citizens enjoy all the conveniences of domestic travel - including on-line check-in - making travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands easier than ever. As a United States Territory, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands does not require a passport from U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are the same as for entering the United States from any foreign destination. Upon departure, a passport is required for all but U.S. citizens.