NEW YORK (PIX11) – JetBlue is expanding its footprint by serving the Long Island MacArthur Airport for the first time and offering direct flights to Florida, the company announced on Tuesday.
Currently, only three other airlines serve Long Islands's airport, according to their website. As a special offer to mark this exciting expansion, JetBlue is making travel more affordable with a $49 one-way fare, available exclusively through their website.
"It's no secret that Long Island loves JetBlue. For years, residents have asked, and we've been listening," said Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter. "Our airport is one of our region's greatest economic assets, and JetBlue's success at ISP will certainly enrich our community and beyond. Long Island cannot wait to open its doors to the visitors that will come to New York by way of ISP - Long Island's hometown airport."
JetBlue already has service at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports.
Starting in October, the airline will serve Long Island with direct flights to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach, Fla.
The New flight schedule is seen below:
| Flight available from Long Isalnd | Fort Lauderdale |
| Orlando | one flight daily |
| West Palm Beach | 4 times weekly |
| Fort Lauderale | Fort Lauderdale |
Officials said that in addition to offering more flying options to New Yorkers, this expansion of JetBlue's footprint is expected to create jobs.
Complete information on JetBlue's expansion can be found here.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.
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