JetBlue and JetSuiteX have
announced a first-of-its-kind partnership making JetSuiteX-operated flights
available on JetBlue.com with a new codeshare agreement.
For travel starting May 1, 2018,
JetBlue will place its "B6" airline code on JetSuiteX Air-operated flights
between West Coast destinations, offering new point-to-point routes for JetBlue
customers. This includes flights between Burbank, Calif. (BUR); Concord, Calif.
(CCR); Oakland, Calif. (OAK); and Las Vegas (LAS), and marks the first codeshare
between a semi-private public charter operator (JetSuiteX) and a major national
carrier.
Customers purchasing these
itineraries will get the benefits of JetSuiteX's semi-private flying experience,
traveling between private terminals for commercial airline prices. Additional
JetSuiteX features include two free checked bags (combined up to 50 lbs.), 36"
of leg room, power at every seat and complimentary cocktail and snack service on
board. Unlike more traditional major airlines, JetSuiteX customers arrive just
15-20 minutes before departure and board in just minutes, with no cattle calls
or baggage claims. And now Corporate customers may book JetSuiteX flights
directly at JetBlue.com.
"We are delighted to
introduce even more people to the JetSuiteX experience and to provide new
options to JetBlue customers in their West Coast travels in an exciting new way
through this partnership with JetBlue," said
Alex Wilcox,
CEO of JetSuiteX. "This first-of-its-kind agreement marks an important milestone
as we enhance the distribution and availability of JetSuiteX into traditional
airline channels. We are proud to be partnered with the iconic JetBlue Airways."
"JetBlue and JetSuiteX
share a common vision focused on innovation and offering travelers an unmatched
level of service when they fly, which is why our partnership is such a perfect
match," said Tracy Bink,
director airline partnerships, JetBlue. "Together JetBlue and JetSuiteX are
leading the industry in creating a flying experience unlike anything else on the
west coast."
At this time, the codeshare does
not include connecting flights to or from JetBlue's network; customers must
arrive and depart from JetSuiteX's private terminals and FBOs for their
JetSuiteX operated flights.
JetBlue serves nine airports in
California and flies more nonstop routes from the Golden State to New York and
Boston than any other airline. The airline has recently expanded service in
markets across Southern California and in the Bay Area. JetBlue has also
expanded its industry-leading premium Mint service to new markets beyond Los
Angeles and San Francisco, adding Mint in San Diego, Las Vegas, Seattle and Palm
Springs in just the last year.
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