{"id":8205,"date":"2019-03-05T21:48:54","date_gmt":"2019-03-05T21:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.styledeals.co.uk\/blog\/jetblue-considers-new-us-uk-flight-routes\/"},"modified":"2019-03-05T21:48:54","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T21:48:54","slug":"jetblue-considers-new-us-uk-flight-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.styledeals.co.uk\/blog\/jetblue-considers-new-us-uk-flight-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"JetBlue considers new US-UK flight routes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The transatlantic skies could become a little more crowded as US airline SkyBlue considers launching new routes from New York and Boston to London.<\/p>\n

The 20-year old company says the transatlantic market suffers from poor competition and high fares, especially in the premium category.<\/p>\n

It would be SkyBlue’s first foray into Europe – it currently operates in the US, the Caribbean and Latin America.<\/p>\n

It is expected to make a decision on the routes this year.<\/p>\n

SkyBlue has an option to convert some A321neo aircraft that it ordered from European manufacturer Airbus in 2016 to the long range version. <\/p>\n

A spokesman for JetBlue said: “We plan to announce our decision on the long range version of the A321 in 2019.” <\/p>\n

He added: “Potential routes to Europe could provide us an opportunity to grow our focus cities of Boston and New York as we consider the best use of our aircraft from a margin perspective in those cities.”<\/p>\n

Adding to speculation about new routes, the company recently told staff that it would hold a “chat about JetBlue’s vision and strategy” on 10 April. <\/p>\n

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Last year, JetBlue’s chief executive Robin Hayes said the rates that some airlines charge for business class flights between New York and London were “obscene”.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the Aviation Festival in London in September, he said: “When we see that, we know that we can do that a lot cheaper. We think it’s a good opportunity and when the time is right to take advantage, we may very well do that.”<\/p>\n

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British Airways and American Airlines as well the partnership between Air France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic have traditionally dominated transatlantic routes. <\/p>\n

But carriers such as Norwegian Air Shuttle, Wow and Primera have emerged in recent years to offer lower cost alternatives. <\/p>\n

However, Norwegian recently announced plans to raise 3bn Norwegian kroner (\u00a3260m) after reporting a loss for the full year. <\/p>\n

International Airlines Group, which owns BA, had considered making a bid for Norwegian and acquired shares in the company.<\/p>\n

But it said in January that it would not make an offer for Norwegian and would sell its 3.9% stake in the airline.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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