JetBlue Airways has announced its new non-stop service from New York to Curacao. Beginning December 2, JetBlue will become the only airline to offer non-stop flights from New York to Curacao.
In celebration of the new route, the airline is offering a limited-time introductory fare of $139 for travel each way to Curacao for tickets purchased by August 6.
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“We have been working closely with the team at JetBlue to bring this flight to the island and are thrilled it has come to fruition and we’re able to announce it today,” said Stanley Palm, Curaçao’s minister of economic development, in a written release. “Curacao continues to thrive as one of the Caribbean’s most diverse and culturally-rich islands and we look forward to now being able to share it with more visitors."
Flights will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Saturdays between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Curacao’s International Airport. Flight service will depart New York at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays and arrive on island at 2:30 p.m. Return flights will depart Curacao at 3:30 p.m. and arrive at 7:14 p.m.
“We are really excited to be able to offer customers the only nonstop route from New York to Curaçao and more nonstop flights to the Caribbean than any other airline,” said Robin Hayes, JetBlue’s president. “This beautiful island is our 31st Caribbean destination, and it is considered one of the nicest Caribbean escapes for discerning travelers thanks to its pristine beaches and clear waters.”
Visit www.curacao.com or www.jetblue.com.