Vancouver International Airport welcomed U.S. low-cost carrier JetBlue's inaugural flight from New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Friday, June 9.
The nonstop flight from New York City marked the airline's entrance to the Canadian market. JetBlue is also currently the only carrier to offer nonstop service to Vancouver from JFK.
JetBlue is operating the daily nonstop flights from JFK to YVR with the A320, with seating capacity for 162 passengers. The airline promises "free and fast Fly-Fi broadband internet," complimentary and unlimited name-brand snacks and soft drinks; and free, live DIRECTV programming at every seat.
"JetBlue's new direct service to JFK means easier access from an important east coast market and is another significant step for Vancouver towards rebuilding our visitor economy," said Royce Chwin, president and CEO of Destination Vancouver.
Vancouver is one of more than half a dozen new cities recently added to JetBlue's route map, and the airline is continuing to expand beyond U.S. with over 30 international destinations in more than two dozen countries.
The airline is also looking to add a seasonal route between YVR and Boston's Logan International Airport - with a similar strategy targeting business and leisure travellers.
"We look forward to introducing our outstanding service at competitive fares to Canadian customers," said Andrea Lusso, vice president of Network Planning, JetBlue.
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