Jetblue To Begin Ewr

[ISP]

JetBlue will begin service to EWR 05OCT05, with 6-8 daily flights (total) to both FLL & MCO.

By the beginning of December, it will be a 15 flight/day operation, including service to all of the B6 Florida cities as well as SJU (the SJU flight will be a "redeye," leaving EWR at 2200, getting to SJU at 0300, and returning at 0400. Flight are loaded in B6 system, but not available for sale as of yet. Look for an announcement soon. This will be the first time PBI has had service to anywhere other than JFK, and it will be the third city from both MCO, TPA, and RSW (BOS & JFK). Many people had speculated that MIA would be part of this announcement, but apparantly, it is not to be (yet).

Additionally, B6 has had gate space at EWR for awhile, with their signage up in some areas since May (hidden).

Regards,
ISP

 

[daisyblue]

Word out of FSC is that MIA will be announced at the same time

 

[El Gato]

JetBlue will begin service to EWR 05OCT05, with 6-8 daily flights (total) to both FLL & MCO.

[post="280999"][/post]​

Why EWR? Horrific bad ATC delays there. It sometimes takes longer to get to the runway from the gate then it does to fly the flight.

Couldn't they have found something better? BWI perhaps?

 

[WorldTraveler]

bad news for CO. If they think Simplifares was bad, just wait til they see what B6 does to their fares.

 

[usairways85]

They could have got some of the 3 gates UA was trying to get rid of.

 

[coolflyingfool]

I am probably wrong, but hadn't CO already matched the B6 fares out of EWR to matching cities? Just wondering..........

 

[ISP]

Here is the press release:

JETBLUE PLANS TO SERVE NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT



-- New York City’s Largest Domestic Airline to Launch with six Destinations, offering up to 16 Daily Departures to Florida and Puerto Rico with Introductory fares starting from $69* each way --





New York, NY (July 12, 2005) – JetBlue Airways, [NASDAQ: JBLU] New York City’s largest domestic airline, today announced that it plans to commence new service from Newark Liberty International Airport beginning October 5, with introductory fares starting from $69* each way.



JetBlue plans to begin service to Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Tampa, and Fort Myers, FL, in October, and to add daily nonstop service between Newark and San Juan, Puerto Rico, starting November 17. The low-fare carrier expects to operate all flights from Terminal A.



To launch this new service, JetBlue will offer introductory sale fares between Newark and Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Tampa or Fort Myers, FL, starting from $69* each way and between Newark and San Juan starting from $99* each way. Sale fares must be purchased by July 26 for travel through December 14, 2005. Seats are limited and customers are encouraged to book early. Blackouts dates of November 22 through November 28 will apply to all introductory sale fares.



JetBlue’s regular one-way fares between Newark and Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Tampa and Fort Myers, FL, will range from $89* to $259* each way and regular one-way fares between Newark and San Juan will range from $124* to $299* each way, when booked at www.jetblue.com or by calling 1-800-JETBLUE.



New Jersey Acting Governor Richard J. Codey said, "New Jersey welcomes JetBlue to Newark International Airport, one of the nation's premier facilities. JetBlue's arrival means more flights, more flexibility and more competition for the millions drawn to the convenience of Newark International Airport."



“As highlighted in our 10-year strategic plan, the Port Authority considers the expansion of air travel an essential element to increasing the economic strength of our region. The arrival of JetBlue Airways at Newark Liberty International Airport advances this objective by enabling New Jersey residents to benefit from additional high-quality service at one of the nation’s finest aviation facilities,†said Port Authority Chairman Anthony R. Coscia.



“JetBlue plans to liberate Newark this fall with low-fares and award-winning service,†said David Neeleman, JetBlue’s CEO. “We’ve been hearing from customers just how much they wanted JetBlue to come to Newark. With the addition of Newark to the family this fall, JetBlue will offer 77 daily flights to Florida - the most between the greater New York metropolitan area and Florida of any airline. Now that’s a convenient schedule!â€



JetBlue’s flight schedules from Newark Liberty will be:

Newark (EWR) to Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale to Newark

Depart - Arrive
Depart - Arrive

6:25am – 9:30am
6:45am – 9:40am (eff. 10/6/05)

10:20am – 1:35pm
10:10am – 1:00pm

1:40pm – 4:35pm
1:25pm – 4:30pm

5:10pm – 8:30pm
5:15pm – 8:25pm

9:05pm – 11:59pm
9:10pm – 11:59pm




Newark (EWR) to Orlando, FL (MCO)
Orlando to Newark

Depart - Arrive
Depart - Arrive

7:25am – 10:10am
8:00am – 10:40am

11:20am – 2:15pm
11:25am – 2:05pm

3:15pm – 6:05pm
3:10pm – 6:00pm

6:40pm – 9:35pm
6:45pm – 9:40pm

9:15pm – 11:45pm (eff. 11/22/05)
9:55pm – 12:05am (eff. 11/22/05)




Newark (EWR) to West Palm Beach, FL (PBI)
West Palm Beach to Newark

Depart - Arrive
Depart - Arrive

7:55am – 10:45am (eff. 10/19/05)
11:25am – 2:10pm (eff. 10/19/05)

5:50pm – 8:40pm (eff. 11/1/05)
2:15pm – 5:10pm (eff. 11/1/05)




Newark (EWR) to Tampa, FL (TPA)
Tampa to Newark

Depart - Arrive
Depart - Arrive

10:30am – 1:10pm (eff. 10/19/05)
6:55am – 9:50am (eff. 10/19/05)

6:40pm – 9:35pm (eff. 10/19/05)
3:10pm – 6:00pm (eff. 10/19/05)




Newark (EWR) to Fort Myers, FL (RSW)
Fort Myers to Newark

Depart - Arrive
Depart - Arrive

1:50pm – 4:50pm (eff. 10/19/05)
5:30pm – 8:25pm (eff. 10/19/05)




Newark (EWR) to San Juan, PR (SJU)
San Juan to Newark

Depart - Arrive
Depart - Arrive

10:35pm – 3:15am (eff. 11/17/05)
4:10am – 7:00am (eff. 11/18/05)






JetBlue is a low-fare, low-cost passenger airline, which provides high-quality customer service. JetBlue operates a fleet of 77 new Airbus A320 aircraft and plans to add seven additional A320s and seven Embraer E190s to its fleet in 2005. Based at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport, JetBlue currently operates 314 flights a day and serves 32 destinations in 13 states, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and The Bahamas.



All JetBlue aircraft feature roomy leather seats; all equipped with an in-seat digital entertainment system offering 36 channels of free DIRECTV® programming - no other airline offers more live satellite TV options. On flights longer than two hours, a selection of first-run movies and bonus features from FOX InFlight is also available.**



With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For more information, schedules and fares, please visit www.jetblue.com or call JetBlue reservations at 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583), 1-888-538-2583 if calling from Puerto Rico, or 1-200-9898 if calling from the Dominican Republic. This press release, as well as past press releases, can be found on www.jetblue.com.

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* Domestic fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9.00 each way, September 11th Security Fees of up to $5.00 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.20 per segment. Bahamas, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9.00 each way, U.S. Departure Tax of $14.10 each way and September 11th Security Fees of up to $5.00 each way. Bahamas fares also do not include U.S. APHIS and Immigration Fees of up to $10.10 and Bahamas Departure Taxes of up to $22. Dominican Republic fares also do not include U.S. APHIS and Immigration Fees of up to $11.95, Airport Authority and Infrastructure Fees of up to $22.45 each way and Airport Departure Tax of up to $20.00. Fares for travel originating from or purchased in the Dominican Republic will range from $133* to $335* each way.

** DIRECTV® service is not available on flights between JFK or Newark and Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic; however, where available, FOX InFlight Premium Entertainment is offered complimentary on these routes.



New York City’s “largest Domestic airline†data based on mainline flights from New York City’s JFK & LGA airports, according to Innovata schedule data for July 2005 via APGDat.





This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature which represent our management's beliefs and assumptions concerning future events. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are based on information currently available to us. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward looking statements due to many factors, including without limitation, our extremely competitive industry, our ability to implement our growth strategy including the integration of the Embraer E190 aircraft into our operations, our significant fixed obligations, our ability to maintain our culture, our reliance on high daily aircraft utilization, increases in maintenance costs, fuel prices, insurance costs and interest rates, our dependence on the New York market, our reliance on automated systems and technology, our reliance on sole suppliers, additional government regulation and future acts of terrorism or the threat of such acts or escalation of U.S. military involvement overseas. Information concerning these and other factors is contained in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to, the Company's 2004 Annual Report Form 10-K/A and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

 

[PBI2FLL]

My personal opinion, B6 is concentrating too heavily on the NYC markets....I'd actually consider it overkill! I'm sure Mr. Neelman knows what he's doing, however.

 

[MAH4546]

I am probably wrong, but hadn't CO already matched the B6 fares out of EWR to matching cities? Just wondering..........

[post="281352"][/post]​

It is likely, but probably only in very limited amounts. For example, AA matches jetBlue fares out of MIA, but they limit that fare to very, very few seats which often sell out very, very quickly.

Speaking of MIA...MIA was going to be part of this PR, but jetBlue much rather not bunch Newark and Miami into one announcement, because it is less press for them. MIA is launching in January, so the EWR announcement comes first. They will likely be using Concourse F, initially with 10 or so daily flights to 3-4 airports. Expect an announcement in August.

 

[WorldTraveler]

The EWR and JFK/LGA fares are considerably different. CO mgmt is undoubtedly doing major huddling today.

 

[B6Busdriver]

The EWR and JFK/LGA fares are considerably different. CO mgmt is undoubtedly doing major huddling today.

[post="281441"][/post]​

I would suspect they have seen this coming for a long time. I would expect to see a lot of 757's to Florida.

 

[WorldTraveler]

CO has posted their response: more flights, lower fares. No statement on the impact on their profitability but I'm sure it will be asked on one of the analyst conference calls.

 

[Whadayano]

Song flies out of EWR to Florida. Like LaGuardia, this is aimed at giving Song no place to hide, and CO is just incidental, I'd guess. The fares run $30-40 higher at EWR on average. And its a completely different customer base. Only a few people have the time and patience to schlep to JFK from NJ, with all the traffic. B6 will do well here, and after all, they have alot of planes they need to put somewhere--though how many of them are going to be lined up in delays at FLL is anyones guess.

 

[usairways85]

Song only has 2 flts a day at EWR to MCO. For B6 to come in with 15 a day to numerous destinations, i would say they have a little more on their mind than just Song.

 

[SVQLBA]

Here's that CO press release. Wonder if they'll take the DL tack of running widebodies on the extra legs to truly flood the market and drive B6 out.

Press Release Source: Continental Airlines


Continental Airlines Plans More Flights and Reduces Fares on Routes From Newark Liberty to Florida
Tuesday July 12, 7:06 pm ET


NEW YORK, July 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL - News) today said that it will expand service to Florida from its Newark Liberty hub and it has reduced fares from Newark to eight Florida cities.

ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS
Due to an expected increase in demand with its new low fares, Continental
said it will add eight daily round-trip flights on Newark-Florida routes
beginning Oct. 1:


Additional daily Total daily
flights flights
Newark-Fort Lauderdale 3 9
Newark-Fort Myers 1 4
Newark-Orlando 2 10
Newark-Tampa 1 6
Newark-West Palm Beach 1 6



In total this fall, Continental will offer 35 daily round-trips from Newark to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach. Flights are operated with various Boeing jets -- all with first class seating. In addition, Continental flies four other routes from Newark to Florida, providing service on a total of nine routes from Newark to Florida. Continental also provides three daily round trips in the fall and increases to four daily round trips on the Newark-San Juan route in the winter.



NEW FARES
Continental has introduced the following fares on Florida routes:

SALE FARE REGULAR FARES

Newark-Daytona Beach $ 69 $ 89-259
Newark-Fort Lauderdale 69 89-259
Newark-Fort Myers 69 89-259
Newark-Miami 69 89-259
Newark-Orlando 69 89-259
Newark-Sarasota 69 89-259
Newark-Tampa 69 89-259
Newark-West Palm Beach 69 89-259


Sale fares are valid for travel Oct. 5 through Dec. 14, 2005, and must be purchased by July 26, 2005. Sale fares have blackout dates of Nov. 22- Nov. 28 and seats are limited.

Capacity controlled fares are available for travel effective Sept. 6, 2005, coinciding with the seasonal drop in demand after Labor Day. These fares range from $89 with a 7 day advance purchase to $209 with no advance purchase and have a $25 change fee.

The walkup fare of $259 is fully refundable and will allow OnePass Elite members to upgrade to first class at no additional charge according to established OnePass upgrade procedures.

All fares are valid for one way travel and no stay is required.

Domestic fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9.00 each way, September 11th Security Fees of up to $5.00 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.20 per segment.




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Source: Continental Airlines