A new US budget airline will be whisking customers from Gatwick Airport to New York when Covid restrictions ease in America from next month.
The sixth biggest airline in the US is not as familiar to Londoners as American Airlines or Delta, but JetBlue will no doubt become a household name in the very near future.
JetBlue landed for the first time at Gatwick Airport on Thursday (September 30) but will only start flying UK tourists to America in November. Flights will also be run from Heathrow.
The carrier in America is known for its low prices without compromising on the experience of its passengers.
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Currently, there are only a small number of valid reasons why someone from the UK can travel to the States but in September President Joe Biden announced that the world’s biggest economy will be open for business again in November for UK travellers.
Although the exact date has not been confirmed the news came as a huge relief for those in both America and the UK that have not seen loved ones or family for over a year.
A round trip from London to New York could cost as little as £299 according to JetBlue’s website.
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