AMERICAN airline JetBlue has landed in Scotland for the first time, marking the beginning of a new daily service between Edinburgh and New York.
This direct service started on 22 May and will operate until 30 September 2024, connecting Edinburgh Airport and New York JFK.
This is JetBlue’s first direct service to Scotland and will add to Edinburgh Airports already existing North America connectivity.
These flights will be done on an Airbus A321neo aircraft.
The flights from Edinburgh are set to leave at 12:30, arriving at 15:06 and the New York flights are set to leave at 21:20, arriving at 09:30.
Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport stated: “We are excited to see another new airline and tailfin as JetBlue adds Edinburgh Airport to its fast growing European network.”
“Transatlantic travel from Edinburgh has been a real success story and adding more capacity to New York opens up another route for passengers to travel to and from Scotland and the USA, bringing our two countries even closer together.”
Marty St. George, president of JetBlue said: “We look forward to connecting Scotland and the Northeast this summer with our award-winning Mint and core service that will bring this signature JetBlue experience to Edinburgh.”
Jim Fairlie, Minister for Connectivity stated: “I’m delighted to see JetBlue’s new Edinburgh to New York JFK flight take off, as it will help enhance Scotland’s direct connectivity to the US and strengthen important links for business connectivity, exports, and inbound tourism.”
“It also strengthens Edinburgh Airport’s case for establishing a U.S. pre-clearance border facility to help make travel more seamless and provide added benefits for Scottish businesses and visitors.”
John Lamont, UK Government Minister for Scotland stated: “Our relationship with the US is a special one. We welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to Scotland and the wider UK from North America every year and it’s also our top export market.”
“This flight route will make it easier for visitors from the US to come and see for themselves what a uniquely attractive destination we have here, while also easing travel for Scottish visitors wanting to explore the Big Apple and beyond.”
