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Travel Daily News
5 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
JetBlue and Brightline launch partnership in Florida
JetBlue and Brightline, America's first and only privately owned, operated, and maintained passenger rail system, announced a new partnership that offers customers a seamless air-and-rail booking experience for travel across Central and South Florida. For the first time, JetBlue customers can book Brightline tickets directly on as part of a combined itinerary providing even more options to get to and from cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. 'As we continue to grow in Florida and offer more flights to and from cities like Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando, our partnership with Brightline helps us deliver even more value and convenience to our customers,' said Dave Jehn, vice president, network planning and airline partnerships, JetBlue. 'JetBlue and Brightline share a commitment to innovation and great service, and together we're expanding transportation options for all of our customers to get to where they want to go, whether they're starting their journey, heading to their final destination, or adjusting plans along the way.' Brightline provides easy connections between JetBlue flights and stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. The Orlando station, located at Orlando International Airport, allows for effortless transfers between air and rail. In South Florida, Brightline offers shuttle service between airports and nearby stations, included in the JetBlue air-and-rail booking for added convenience. When booking JetBlue's Mint or core experience, customers can be matched with Brightline's available Premium or Smart fare classes, respectively. 'We are proud to partner with JetBlue to enhance connectivity throughout Florida,' said Barbara Drahl, senior vice president of marketing and commercial strategy at Brightline. 'This partnership enables travelers to book a single ticket for both air and rail, offering a fast, reliable, and eco-friendly rail transportation option while seamlessly connecting to JetBlue's extensive network.' JetBlue customers with air-and-rail itineraries can take advantage of Brightline's comfortable and reliable train service, which includes high-speed connectivity, spacious seating, a premium onboard experience, and direct access to beloved destinations across Central and South Florida. In addition to expanding travel options for new bookings, this agreement also enables JetBlue to offer alternative itineraries that incorporate Brightline rail segments during periods of irregular Florida operations, providing more flexibility for customers and enhancing recovery options when travel doesn't go as planned.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
JetBlue's Latest Big Partnership Isn't With Another Airline
JetBlue is teaming up with Brightline, the nation's first private, intercity rail operator. As part of the new initiative, JetBlue customers will be able to book itineraries that feature both a flight and a train trip. As The Points Guy reports, JetBlue's new collaboration with Brightline arrives after the New York based airline announced a new partnership with United Airlines. "This partnership enables travelers to book a single ticket for both air and rail, offering a fast, reliable, and eco-friendly rail transportation option while seamlessly connecting to JetBlue's extensive network," Barbara Drahl, Brightline senior vice president of marketing and commercial strategy, said in an official statement Tuesday. As part of the new collab, JetBlue-Brightline connections will include complimentary shuttle service between airports and nearby stations. Whether you're flying in coach or opting for JetBlue's premium cabin, passengers can expect product overlap. On air and rail bookings, passengers flying via JetBlue economy tickets will shift to a standard "Smart" fare on Brightline, while passengers flying Mint will then shift into Brightline's premium cars. "Together we're expanding transportation options for all of our customers to get to where they want to go, whether they're starting their journey, heading to their final destination, or adjusting plans along the way," said Dave Jehn, JetBlue's vice president of network planning and airline partnerships, in a statement announcing the news. JetBlue's new initiative with Brightline arrives two years after the latter extended its Florida rail service, linking the Sunshine State's coast with the terminals at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The train runs from Orlando to Miami, with intermediate stops in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale, and Aventura. It reaches speeds of up to 125 miles per hour, the fastest train in North America aside from Amtrak's Acela service. JetBlue's Latest Big Partnership Isn't With Another Airline first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 3, 2025
Travel Weekly
6 days ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
JetBlue partners with Brightline rail service in Florida
JetBlue has partnered with the Brightline passenger train service in Florida to enable travelers to book air and rail together. JetBlue says customers will be able to book Brightline tickets on as part of a combined itinerary. Brightline has stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando. The Orlando station, located at Orlando International Airport, allows for simple transfers between air and rail. In South Florida, Brightline offers shuttle service between airports and train stations, and it's bookable on JetBlue's website. "As we continue to grow in Florida and offer more flights to and from cities like Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando, our partnership with Brightline helps us deliver even more value and convenience to our customers," said Dave Jehn, JetBlue's vice president, network planning and airline partnerships. In addition to expanding travel options for new bookings, the agreement enables JetBlue to offer alternative itineraries that incorporate Brightline rail segments during periods of irregular Florida air operations.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
JetBlue Launches Plane to Train to Plane Service in Florida
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. JetBlue, a low-cost carrier airline, has teamed up with Brightline, a privately owned high-speed rail service, to deliver multi-mobility options for residents of and visitors to Florida, the companies announced Tuesday. The partnership is designed to deliver seamless air-to-rail travel throughout Central and South Florida, which are home to some of the state's most well-known attractions, including Walt Disney World Resort, Hard Rock Stadium and Wynwood Walls. "As we continue to grow in Florida and offer more flights to and from cities like Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando, our partnership with Brightline helps us deliver even more value and convenience to our customers," said Dave Jehn, vice president, network planning and airline partnerships, JetBlue, in a press release. "JetBlue and Brightline share a commitment to innovation and great service, and together we're expanding transportation options for all of our customers to get to where they want to go, whether they're starting their journey, heading to their final destination, or adjusting plans along the way." JetBlue planes' tailfins. JetBlue planes' tailfins. JetBlue Tickets for one-way or round-trip airfare that includes one-way or round-trip train tickets will go on sale. The airline currently services the Florida cities of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Meyers, Jacksonville, Key West, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa and West Palm Beach. Brightline currently links the cities of Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando, Florida. The company also offers shuttle service between airports and train stations for customers who book JetBlue Mint business class or core economy class tickets. The train transit company's pet-friendly and ADA-accessible train service features are similar to those of airlines. Customers can take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi onboard as well as USB Type-A and Type-C charging ports at every seat and food and beverage stations. Also like JetBlue and other airlines' fares, the cost of taking Brightline rail service depends on the destination, time of day, date and number of tickets being purchased, in addition to fare class. Customers who opt for Brightline's Premium ticket offering receive an upgraded experience, including complimentary snacks and beverages, access to a lounge and a $10 Uber voucher. The partnership has another benefit. When travel operations are interrupted due to weather, mechanical, staffing or other types of issues, JetBlue can offer customers alternative itineraries that incorporate Brightline rail segments with an aim to help customers get to their destination sooner. JetBlue isn't the first airline to have a train travel partnership, though they are more common in Europe than America. Lufthansa is partnered with Deutsche Bahn and Air France with Thalys.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
JetBlue, Brightline team up for 'seamless' air-and-rail booking in Florida, what to know
Traveling on planes, trains and automobiles may get a little easier with a new partnership between JetBlue Airways and Brightline announced on June 3. The New York-based airline, which has made Florida a priority in its expansion, and the nation's only privately-owned passenger rail are offering "a seamless air-and-rail booking experience for travel across Central and South Florida" by allowing JetBlue passengers to book both a plane and train trip directly on as part of a combined itinerary. This allows travelers to Florida to hop off a plane and onto a train (or shuttle to a train) heading to one of Brightline's stations from Orlando down the Sunshine State's east coast in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura, and Miami. Tickets are expected to be on sale immediately. The partnership also offers alternative itineraries for Brightline to fill in when air travel runs into problems. If your JetBlue flight is stuck in Orlando, you could take a train to your destination instead of waiting to take off. 'As we continue to grow in Florida and offer more flights to and from cities like Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando, our partnership with Brightline helps us deliver even more value and convenience to our customers,' said Dave Jehn, vice president, network planning and airline partnerships, JetBlue. 'JetBlue and Brightline share a commitment to innovation and great service, and together we're expanding transportation options for all of our customers to get to where they want to go, whether they're starting their journey, heading to their final destination, or adjusting plans along the way.' Just search by city (not airport) at JetBlue's site or on its app to get options, and you'll see suggested itineraries, which will include connections to a Brightline train segment. JetBlue's economy tickets will match up with Brightline's Smart fare, and Mint passengers will get seats with Brightline's Premium service. according to a release. When connecting from JetBlue to Brightline, you must collect all checked bags before going to the train station. Bag transfers are not provided. 'We are proud to partner with JetBlue to enhance connectivity throughout Florida,' said Barbara Drahl, senior vice president of marketing and commercial strategy at Brightline. 'This partnership enables travelers to book a single ticket for both air and rail, offering a fast, reliable, and eco-friendly rail transportation option while seamlessly connecting to JetBlue's extensive network.' Brightline's Orlando station is located at Orlando International Airport, directly adjacent to Terminal C, connected by a walkway. In South Florida, the Fort Lauderdale Brightline station is about five miles from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Brightline offers shuttle service, which can be included in the JetBlue air-and-rail booking. Not yet, anyway. (This story was updated to add new information.) This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: JetBlue, Brightline partner to offer air-and-rail tickets in Florida
