3-Mar-2016 6:56 AM
JetBlue submits application for US-Cuba service
JetBlue Airways submitted (03-Mar-2016) an application with the US Department of Transportation to operate 15 daily frequencies between four Cuba cities and six US cities, including the following:
- New York JFK-Havana: Twice daily frequency;
- Fort Lauderdale-Havana: Four times daily frequency;
- Fort Lauderdale-Camagüey: Once daily frequency;
- Fort Lauderdale-Holguiìn: Once daily frequency;
- Fort Lauderdale-Santa Clara: Once daily frequency;
- Orlando-Havana: Twice daily frequency;
- Tampa-Havana: Twice daily frequency;
- New York Newark-Havana: Once daily frequency;
- Boston-Havana: Once daily frequency.
JetBlue will operate the routes with A320/A321 aircraft, and anticipates a start date of 08-Sep-2016 or within 100 days after receipt of all necessary approvals. The carrier noted, "Continuing to reward legacy carriers by granting their requests in this proceeding will further solidify their already-dominant market positions and result in further concentration, diminished competition, high airfares and a lack of innovative and meaningful competition." [more - original PR]