JetBlue, New York’s Hometown Airline®, To Relocate to Historic Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia Airport
October 20 2017 - 11:49AM
Business Wire
-- Airline Enhances Customer Experience and
Convenience with Move to Landmark Terminal During LaGuardia
Airport’s Multi-Year Redevelopment --
-- Operations Launch in December Ahead of the
Busy Holiday Travel Season --
JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU), New York’s Hometown Airline®, today
announced it has reached an agreement with multiple parties to move
its operations at New York’s LaGuardia Airport to the historic
Marine Air Terminal, bringing JetBlue customers greater convenience
and an improved ground experience while the Central Terminal
undergoes reconstruction.
JetBlue will be the main tenant at the Marine Air Terminal, an
aviation landmark, occupying four gates once the transition is
completed in December – just in time for the start of the busy
holiday travel season. This move will alleviate traffic and
congestion as construction on the Central Terminal gets underway.
JetBlue plans to move back to the Central Terminal when
construction is completed.
While honoring the historic design of the Marine Air Terminal,
JetBlue will add its own modern touches creating an airport
experience in line with the award-winning service its customers
receive onboard. With the needs of both business and leisure
travelers in mind, including customers traveling on JetBlue’s
popular Boston-LaGuardia route, customers can:
- Avoid the congestion of the Central
Terminal area
- Request pick-up and drop-off points
right at the Marine Air Terminal curb
- Secure taxis with shorter lines and
less congestion
- Park conveniently next to the
terminal
- Access multiple city bus services
“The Marine Air Terminal is LaGuardia’s secret oasis and full of
historic charm – perfect for JetBlue customers traveling in and out
of LaGuardia,” said Lisa Reifer, vice president, infrastructure,
properties and development, JetBlue. “We plan to give the terminal
those thoughtful JetBlue touches that customers love, and our
Boston-LaGuardia business customers in particular will appreciate
the easy in-easy out of this terminal.”
Once the move is completed, JetBlue customers arriving at the
Marine Air Terminal, the airport’s closest terminal to Manhattan,
will be welcomed by hospitality-trained crewmembers in an open
concept, self-service focused lobby, designed to provide personal,
helpful and simple touches.
The Art Deco Marine Air Terminal is one of aviation’s most
historic landmarks. When it opened in 1940, it housed operations
for seaplane service with aircraft departing from the East River.
Over the years it has also served as a private jet terminal.
New York’s Hometown Airline - JetBlue is the only major
commercial airline based in New York City and New York State.
JetBlue proudly celebrates its hometown pride with a special livery
celebrating New York State Tourism and adorned with the I LOVE NEW
YORK logo. With its strong position in New York and its
headquarters in the Queens neighborhood of Long Island City,
JetBlue employs 6,700 crewmembers in the New York area.
About JetBlue
JetBlue is New York’s Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier
in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles (Long Beach),
Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries more than 38 million
customers a year to 101 cities in the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin
America with an average of 1,000 daily flights. For more
information please visit jetblue.com.
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