JetBlue Expands Caribbean and European Network from New York

JetBlue Airways has announced new routes to the Caribbean and Europe from its hub at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The airline will begin service to St. Kitts and Belize in November and December, respectively, and has already launched service to Amsterdam in July.

St. Kitts is an eastern Caribbean island that offers natural beauty, rich culture, and historical attractions. JetBlue will operate two weekly flights to St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) starting from November 20, using its Airbus A320 aircraft. The flights will depart JFK on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:20 a.m. and arrive SKB at 2:40 p.m., and return from SKB on the same days at 3:40 p.m. and arrive JFK at 7:20 p.m.

Belize is a Central American country that boasts diverse ecosystems, ancient Maya sites, and a vibrant culture. JetBlue will operate four weekly flights to Belize City’s Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) starting from December 11, using its Airbus A320 aircraft. The flights will depart JFK on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. and arrive BZE at 12:58 p.m., and return from BZE on the same days at 2:00 p.m. and arrive JFK at 7:30 p.m.

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and a popular European destination for its art, architecture, and nightlife. JetBlue launched its first flight to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS) on July 29, using its Airbus A321neo LR (named Mint, Mint, Wink, Wink) aircraft with Mint premium service. The airline operates four weekly flights to AMS on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, departing JFK at 7:10 p.m. and arriving AMS at 8:10 a.m. the next day, and returning from AMS on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, departing at 10:15 a.m. and arriving JFK at 12:43 p.m. JetBlue plans to add daily service from Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) to AMS starting from September 29.

The new routes are part of JetBlue’s strategy to expand its international network and offer more choices and value to its customers. The airline also recently launched service to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) from JFK on August 11, and plans to start service to LHR from BOS in 2022. JetBlue also serves several other Caribbean destinations from JFK, such as Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Turks and Caicos, and US Virgin Islands.