JetBlue introduced complimentary in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services on aircraft "BetaBlue," a first among U.S. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers the most legroom throughout coach (based on average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. Consistent with this low-cost model, Aer Lingus' primary distribution channel is its website About JetBlue Airways Aer Lingus' low-cost, low-fares model is centred on maintaining low unit cost, offering one-way fares, maintaining effective fleet utilisation and developing the Aer Lingus brand. JetBlue's new Irish customers will have convenient connections to more than 40 destinations via New York/JFK, including: Austin, TX Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, NY Burlington, VT Denver, CO Fort Lauderdale, FL Las Vegas, NV New Orleans, LA San Diego, CA and Seattle, WA.Īer Lingus is an Irish low-cost, low-fares airline, providing both long-haul and short-haul passenger transportation services. On flights longer than two hours, a selection of first-run movies and bonus features from FOX InFlight(tm) is also available. The airline's EMBRAER 190 aircraft also offer more than 100 channels of free XM Satellite Radio its A320 fleet is currently being retrofitted to provide the same service. Both aircraft feature comfy leather seats equipped with personal seatback TVs that offer JetBlue's signature in-flight entertainment: 36 channels of free, live DIRECTV programming. passengers to the Aer Lingus website and brand and further consolidate as the premier way to book flights to Ireland from North America."ĭomestic service will be operated by JetBlue's fleet of Airbus A320 and EMBRAER E190 aircraft. The partnership will also expose millions of U.S. We are proud to be pioneering the model of linking low fare networks and offering Aer Lingus customers to easily connect across the U.S. market, JetBlue is a natural partner for Aer Lingus. And did I mention our award-winning customer service?"Ĭommenting, Dermot Mannion, Aer Lingus CEO, said, "With a strong customer base, brand strength and position in the U.S. Barger added, "On JetBlue, Customers enjoy their vacation beginning with the JetBlue Experience - free, live TV at every seat, complimentary name brand snacks and comfy leather seats with the most legroom of any other airline in coach. "Our partnership with Aer Lingus is a perfect fit with our brand and culture, and we are thrilled to extend our route network to a vibrant new stream of customers from Ireland," said Dave Barger, CEO of JetBlue Airways. to Ireland will be able to check their bags at their JetBlue domestic destination and will pick them up again in Dublin or Shannon. Once complete, customers can travel via the AirTrain to JetBlue's Terminal 6 for their domestic connection. Upon arrival to JFK and after customs clearance, Aer Lingus customers connecting to a domestic JetBlue flight can conveniently check-in and drop their bags at Aer Lingus' transfer desk in the arrivals lobby at Terminal 4. Customers booking through will be quickly transferred with one click to to complete their booking. The partnership is made possible by a sophisticated, easy-to-use booking process which will be live on from Apfor travel by the end of April. destinations, connecting through JetBlue's home base at New York's John F. customers to book a single low fare reservation between Ireland and more than 40 continental U.S. The innovative partnership will enable Irish and U.S. 1, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) - Low-fare, high-frills carrier JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq:JBLU) and Aer Lingus (LSE:AERL), Ireland's low-fares counterpart, today officially announced their industry-first strategic partnership will come into effect on April 3, 2008. Single Booking Process At Aer Lingus Transfer Desk At JFK's Terminal 4 Offers Seamless Check-InĪnd Baggage Drop Services for Customers Connecting JetBlue Airways and Aer Lingus Confirm Industry-First Partnershipįly Aer Lingus to New York's JFK and Connect to JetBlue's 40 Plusĭomestic Destinations Reserve Seats On Both Carriers Through a
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