JetBlue Airways announces the intent to begin service to Port of Spain , Trinidad and Tobago (POS) with once daily non-stop flights
from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Service is set to begin on May 1, 2014. The
airline will also begin once-daily non-stop service to POS from New
York 's JFK International Airport starting February 24, 2014. These flights are
subject to receipt of government operating authority.
"We are dedicated to growing in South Florida and expanding our network to the Caribbean andLatin
America ," said Scott
Laurence, vice president of network planning for JetBlue Airways. "We
combine low fares with the best customer experience in the skies. Customers visiting
the beautiful island of Trinidad and Tobago have dealt with high fares, cramped seating and
limited choices for too long."
"We look forward to welcoming JetBlue and its award winning service toTrinidad
and Tobago . JetBlue' s service to Port
of Spain from New
York and Fort
Lauderdale will offer a high quality experience for business and leisure
travelers alike. This is in keeping with governments' vision to grow the
tourism sector," said The Honorable Chandresh Sharma, minister of tourism, Trinidad
and Tobago . "The United
States has traditionally been and continues to be one of
our major trading partners. An efficient, reliable and affordable airlift is of
critical importance in further capitalizing on the potential from the U.S. We look forward to a relationship that can
engender new opportunities not just for Trinidad
and Tobago , but
also for the wider Caribbean region."
"We are dedicated to growing in South Florida and expanding our network to the Caribbean and
"We look forward to welcoming JetBlue and its award winning service to