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JetBlue, Tradewind Sign Caribbean Interline Partnership

DALLAS JetBlue Airways (B6) and Tradewind Aviation announced a new interline partnership designed to enhance travel options and convenience for guests traveling to select Caribbean destinations.

Travelers flying from more than a dozen B6 markets across its network – including New York (JFK, HPN, EWR), Boston (BOS), Providence (PVD), Hartford (BDL), Washington D.C. (DCA), Philadelphia (PHL), Raleigh (RDU), Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), will have easy access to Caribbean destinations including St Barths, Anguilla, Tortola, and Virgin Gorda on Tradewind via a single-booking purchase with convenient luggage transfer. 

Travel to Tradewind destinations includes B6's connectivity through San Juan (SJU), Antigua (ANU), and St Thomas (STT).

Travelers to St Barths, Anguilla, Virgin Gorda, and Tortola will travel on the Tradewind fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, featuring leather seating, air-conditioning, two pilot safety, and complimentary snacks and refreshments onboard. 

In San Juan, transferring guests will have the opportunity to relax in Tradewind’s exclusive private lounge.

Airline Comments

“We are thrilled to announce our new interline partnership with JetBlue. This collaboration opens up a world of connectivity, offering unparalleled access between Tradewind’s exclusive destinations and the vast network of JetBlue,” said David Zipkin, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Tradewind. “This interline agreement will significantly enhance the travel experience, providing our mutual guests with greater convenience and a wider range of options.”

“At JetBlue, we are always looking for ways to enhance our network and connect customers to great destinations,” said David Jehn, Vice President of Network Planning and Airline Partnerships, JetBlue. 

“Our new interline agreement with Tradewind not only strengthens our existing partnership, but will also allow for more seamless travel from our existing network to picturesque islands across the Caribbean.” 

Tradewind Aviation was founded in 2001 by Eric and David Zipkin and provides personal air travel—private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean. Tradewind provides travel solutions with access to hundreds of airports throughout North America and the Caribbean via its modern Pilatus PC-12 and Citation CJ3 Jet aircraft fleet.

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