WILMINGTON — Another airliner is parking at ILM offering nonstop service to a popular East Coast city.
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JetBlue announced Wednesday it would fly direct to Boston from the Wilmington International Airport from April 30 to Oct. 25. According to a release from ILM, “JetBlue will operate the flights on their A220, which offers wider seats, large windows and overhead bins, as well as the latest tech and entertainment in-flight.”
Founded in 2000, JetBlue is New England’s leading leisure airline, with inflight experiences offering more legroom in coach, free high-speed wifi and snacks and beverages, as well as live TV, movies and more at every seat.
“This new route not only provides convenient access to Boston’s rich history and cultural attractions but also connects Wilmington travelers to JetBlue’s broader focus city network, offering seamless travel opportunities to destinations across the U.S. and beyond,” Dave Jehn, vice president of network planning and airline partnerships at JetBlue, said.
The flight to Boston will connect to 77 nonstop destinations, including the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and more. The discount airline is also a leading carrier in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Juan.
JetBlue is the seventh carrier to join ILM, behind American, Delta, United, Avelo and Sun Country, adding to ILM’s $3.3 billion economic impact, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation report.
The announcement comes on the heels of Avelo revealing last month nonstop flights to the Boston / Manchester, N.H. (MHT) area, Rochester, N.Y. (ROC) and Nashville, Tenn. (BNA).
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