JetBlue boasts itself as the largest carrier in Puerto Rico, and its presence in San Juan continues to bustle with a new expansion, more flights, and a new crew base.
While JetBlue has hubs in New York City, Boston, and Fort Lauderdale, the airline sees the appeal in expanding its presence in the Caribbeans, being at the forefront of air travel as well as driving job growth.
‘A Celebration of Growth Continues’
JetBlue has posted a press release on Thursday to announce the opening of a new crew base at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is the first base that JetBlue has built outside of the mainland United States.
The new crew base allows pilots and attendants to begin and conclude trips from the airport. The airport’s Terminal A is home to the new crew base. JetBlue crews will also report to JetBlue’s Tech Ops team which opened in San Juan four years ago. JetBlue plans to base 100 pilots and 300 flight attendants in Puerto Rico in 2025.
JetBlue Chief Operating Officer Warren Christie shared comments in the press release about the base opening and recruitment campaign:
“We are proud to celebrate this important milestone in Puerto Rico…The new crew base reinforces our commitment to investing in the communities we serve, creating opportunities for crew members in San Juan and for those who want to return home to the island, while expanding our network to meet the growing demand for travel to the Caribbean and beyond.”
Puerto Rico’s Governor Pedro Pierluisi also chimed in on how the expansion will further help the island’s activity:
“We celebrate that JetBlue continues to bet on Puerto Rico. We are proud of this strategic alliance with Puerto Rico, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to the island and its people. Our tourism had record growth numbers over the past four years, and this is one more sign that good news continues for our people.”
Another Addition to JetBlue’s Caribbean Network
That same afternoon, JetBlue started a new route from San Juan to St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. According to FlightAware, this route operates once daily in the afternoon local time. The flight uses an Airbus A320 and takes less than an hour.
Google currently has JetBlue round trip fares at $102 per person, though Frontier Airlines currently offers the most economical fare at $72 per person.
JetBlue also flies between San Juan and St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands once daily. The airline also opens a seasonal route every winter from St. Thomas to Boston.
JetBlue also recently announced a new 2025 schedule for Europe, including flights to Madrid, Spain for the first time ever.
