American airline, JetBlue said it is set to launch its first flight to Guyana starting on December 11, 2020.
In announcement on its Facebook page the US carrier said: “Just in time for the holidays, our nonstop service between New York (JFK) and Guyana (GEO) starts 12/11.”
JetBlue’s service was originally set for April this year with its newly sourced A321neo aircraft between the Cheddi Jagan International Airport.
Flights will initially operate up to four times weekly on JetBlue’s new Airbus A321neo aircraft beginning December 11, 2020 with seats available for purchase starting today.
“JetBlue is a leading airline in Latin America and the Caribbean and we remain committed to expanding our route map to Guyana as demand returns and border restrictions ease across the region,” said Andrea Lusso, vice president route planning. “Guyana service introduces a diverse and underserved destination to the JetBlue route map, and a very important one for New York City. Our nonstop service will benefit a variety of travelers – especially those visiting friends and relatives – and provide our industry-leading experience to travelers this holiday season.”
Just five hours from New York by air, the airline said Georgetown serves as the gateway to Guyana. JetBlue’s newest route will also connect New York’s Guyanese American community – the largest in the U.S. – with the capital city, making the connections between friends and family easier and closer than ever.
Guyana becomes the fourth country in South America JetBlue serves and grows the airline’s presence in the Caribbean and Latin America to nearly 40 destinations. The new nonstop flights between New York City and Georgetown will be made possible by the A321neo’s extended range and fuel efficiency.
