Strong demand for journey to the island of Curacao is driving JetBlue to extend flights to 5 days every week from main U.S. hub JFK Airport.
The Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) has introduced that starting on April 6, 2023, JetBlue will add two further flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport, rising the continuous route from three days every week to 5 days. The further service comes because of a steadily rising demand from the U.S. market in addition to a longstanding and confirmed partnership with JetBlue and island stakeholders.
With the elevated variety of flights, roundtrip routes shall be obtainable on a Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday rotation. Flights will depart New York (JFK) at 8:00 a.m. and arrive in Curaçao (CUR) at 1:25 p.m. with a return flight from CUR to JFK departing at 2:25 p.m. and touchdown at 6:29 p.m. Booking for the extra flights is at present dwell on www.jetblue.com for these in search of a culturally wealthy getaway with loads of sunshine for late spring, summer time and past.
In the final yr, Curaçao has skilled elevated demand out of the U.S. market, and the momentum continues with a 20% projected enhance in American guests from 2022 to 2023. This enhance is largely as a result of openings of a number of new resorts, together with the rebranding and renovations of present resorts throughout the island.
Recent years have seen the grand openings and in depth overhaul of Sandals® Royal Curaçao, Zoëtry Curaçao Resort & Spa, Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort, Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa and Casino, and Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino, in addition to the model new Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive Resort, Curio by Hilton, and the Wyndham branded Kunuku Aqua Resort. The elevated growth of properties backed by the world’s premier hospitality manufacturers has helped visibility of the island and JetBlue’s implementation of elevated flight service is anticipated to match the corresponding journey demand.
“2022 was a record-breaking year. As of November, total US arrivals exceeded our goals, achieving 152% of our target visitors out of the US market and we are confident this upcoming year will continue on that path. These additional flights are a testament to that,” mentioned Ruisandro Cijntje, Curaçao’s Minister of Economic Development. “While welcoming new visitors, we remain dedicated to preserving that which makes our island so desirable – a place you can immerse yourself in our local art, culture, cuisine, sunshine and adventure – and we look forward to welcoming new visitors eager for something exceptional and sharing the beauty of our island.”