JetBlue Airways has announced its intent to serve Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands, the largest destination in the British Overseas Territory's archipelago. Beginning Nov. 15, 2012,
the airline will serve Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) with
three times weekly service on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Saturday service from Boston's Logan International Airport (BOS) beginning on Nov. 17, 2012. Flights are expected to go on sale later this month at www.jetblue.com.
Destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean now make up almost one-third of the carrier's route network. Grand Cayman will be JetBlue's 74th destination and the 23rd destination in the Caribbean. Earlier this month, JetBlue also announced intent to serve two other new Caribbean destinations: Cartagena, Colombia beginning Nov. 2, 2012 and Samana, Dominican Republic starting Nov. 14, 2012, both from New York's JFK.
"Our Latin America and Caribbean
destinations continue to flourish and based on this support that we
continue to receive from our customers, we are excited to add the
beautiful Cayman Islands to our growing network," said John Checketts,
director of route planning for JetBlue. "Whether travellers are
seeking relaxation or adventure, attractions like Seven Mile Beach,
swimming with stingrays, snorkelling or scuba diving are just a few
options to explore in this tropical, aquatic playground."
With this new addition, by the end of 2012 JetBlue will serve the following Latin American and Caribbean destinations: Aruba; The Bahamas (Nassau); Barbados; Bermuda; Cayman Islands (Grand Cayman); Colombia (Bogota and Cartagena); Costa Rica (Liberia and San Jose); Dominican Republic (La Romana, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Samana, Santiago and Santo Domingo); Jamaica (Kingston and Montego Bay); Mexico (Cancun); Puerto Rico (Aguadilla, Ponce and San Juan); St. Croix; St. Lucia; St. Maarten; St. Thomas; and, Turks and Caicos (Providenciales).
JetBlue's schedule between New York and Grand Cayman:
JFK to GCM:
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GCM to JFK:
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Depart - Arrive
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Depart - Arrive
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7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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12:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
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- Flights operate three times weekly on Mon., Thurs., Sat.
beginning Thurs., Nov. 15 , 2012 - - All times local - |
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JetBlue's schedule between Boston and Grand Cayman:
BOS to GCM:
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GCM to BOS:
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Depart - Arrive
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Depart - Arrive
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10:25 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
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3:30 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.
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- Flights operate on Saturdays beginning Sat. Nov. 17, 2012 -
- All times local - |
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JetBlue's flights to Grand Cayman from Boston and New York will be operated with its comfortable Airbus A320 fleet and award-winning service featuring convenient, assigned seating; a first-checked bag free; complimentary and unlimited name brand snacks and drinks; comfy leather seats; and more legroom than any other carrier in coach.
Source: JetBlue.com
