JetBlue to Begin JFK Service to London August 21

NEW YORK — JetBlue is beginning its long-awaited transatlantic service to the United Kingdom with nonstop flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy international Airport (JFK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) starting August 11, 2021.

JetBlue will serve both of London’s major airports with nonstop service between New York-JFK and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) starting September 29, 2021.

There will be one single red-eye flight daily to both Heathrow and Gatwick that will arrive in the morning in the U.K.

The airline also announced London service from Boston will start in Summer 2022.

Flights on both routes will operate daily on JetBlue’s new Airbus A321 Long Range (LR) aircraft with 24 redesigned Mint suites and 117 core seats JetBlue is set to take delivery of three A321LR planes in 2021, all operating on the JFK routes. Additional A321LRs scheduled for 2022 will operate Boston service. The A321LR platform – offering the range of a wide-body but with the economics of a single-aisle aircraft – will allow JetBlue to effectively compete with other major airlines between the U.S. and London. The JFK-Heathrow route is the busiest international route from the U.S.

Seats on both Heathrow and Gatwick routes are on sale starting today with low fares for U.S.-based travelers starting at $599 roundtrip for the airline’s award-winning core experience and starting at $1,979 roundtrip for JetBlue’s premium Mint experience. U.K.-based travelers can enjoy special introductory roundtrip fares starting at £329for core and £999 for Mint.

“The pandemic has opened doors to London’s two busiest airports, and we look forward to bringing customers low fares and great service at both Heathrow and Gatwick,” said Robin Hayes, chief executive officer, JetBlue. “JFK-LHR, the single largest international air travel market from the US, has long suffered from outrageously high fares for far too long, especially in premium cabins. We’re ready to change that with a price point and experience that will impress even the most discerning transatlantic flyers. We’ve always said that JetBlue would serve multiple London airports, and we’re pleased to have secured a path at Heathrow and for long-term growth at Gatwick, which offers speed, low costs, and convenient accessibility into Central London.”

Located just 14 miles west of Central London, Heathrow was the second busiest airport in the world by international traffic in 2019. JetBlue’s presence at Heathrow gives the U.S.-based brand visibility at an iconic global hub to build a new base of travelers in the U.K. and beyond.

JetBlue will operate from Heathrow’s newest terminal, Terminal 2 and offers travelers a modern airport experience with access to dozens of shops and restaurants. Heathrow travelers benefit from a variety of convenient ground transportation options including the Heathrow Express and London Underground, which offer rail connections with Central London.

Schedule between New York (JFK) and London Heathrow (LHR)
Daily Beginning August 11, 2021

Gatwick is the second busiest U.K. airport and provides JetBlue with an important presence where it can attract a new base of travelers. JetBlue will operate from the North Terminal, which has a range of passenger facilities including a wide variety of shops and restaurants, Kid Zones for those travelling with children and special assistance services.

Gatwick travelers benefit from a variety of convenient transport links including direct train links to Central London’s Victoria Station via the Gatwick Express and to stations across London, including the heart of the business district; the City of London via Thameslink. Additionally, Thameslink Trains run every three minutes and provide around-the-clock service to communities beyond Central London, enabling JetBlue to serve a variety of travelers bound for or returning from a variety of U.K. destinations.

Schedule between New York (JFK) and London Gatwick (LGW)
Daily Beginning September 29, 2021