JetBlue Airways (New York) today announced plans to expand its service to its sixth destination in the Dominican Republic and 73rd BlueCity with the addition of Samana, subject to receipt of government approval. Effective November 14, 2012, JetBlue will launch twice weekly flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and El Catey International Airport (AZS), on Wednesdays and Saturdays – the only service between the United States and this emerging tourist destination.
JetBlue’s proposed schedule between JFK and AZS:
| JFK to AZS: | AZS to JFK: |
| Depart – Arrive | Depart – Arrive |
| 8:25 a.m. – 1:05 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. |
| – Flights operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays effective November 14, 2012 – | |
In the Dominican Republic, JetBlue also serves La Romana, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Santiago and Santo Domingo with service to Boston, Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood, New York, Orlando and San Juan. JetBlue’s service to Samana will operate with the airline’s fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft.
Copyright Photo: Ken Petersen.
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