New York’s JetBlue to Codeshare with Etihad Airways

New York’s JetBlue Airways and Etihad Airways have unveiled plans to codeshare.

The agreement, which is subject to government approval, will see Etihad Airways place its EY code on JetBlue-operated flights, initially facilitating connections between the two airlines at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Washington’s Dulles International Airport (IAD).

In the first stage of the partnership, Etihad Airways will codeshare on 40 JetBlue routes within the US. Further codeshare services are planned on JetBlue flights once Etihad Airways commences daily flights to Los Angeles from June 2014. Subject to US and foreign government approval, Etihad Airways also plans to codeshare on JetBlue flights between New York and select destinations in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Colombia.

“Like JetBlue, Etihad Airways has quickly established itself as a premier brand built on excellent service and a high-quality product,” said Robin Hayes, JetBlue’s President. “We look forward to partnering more closely with the airline and affording our customers access to some of the world’s most fascinating destinations.”

From its US gateways of Chicago, New York and Washington DC Etihad Airways offers connections through its Abu Dhabi hub to dozens of destinations across the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Sub-Continent, Asia and Australia.

Etihad Airways plans to codeshare on the following JetBlue-operated routes, subject to regulatory approvals:

Between New York/Kennedy and:

Aguadilla, Albuquerque, Austin, Boston, Buffalo, Burbank, Burlington, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago/O'Hare, Denver, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Fort Myers, Houston/Hobby, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Long Beach, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Oakland, Orlando, Phoenix, Ponce, Portland (Maine), Portland (Oregon), Rochester, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose (California), San Juan, Sarasota/Bradenton, Savannah/Hilton Head (service begins February 14, 2014), Seattle/Tacoma, Syracuse, Tampa, Washington/Dulles, West Palm Beach.

Between Washington/Dulles and:

Boston and New York/JFK.

In addition, Etihad Airways plans to codeshare on the following non-USA routes operated by JetBlue from Summer 2014, subject to US and foreign government approval:

Between New York/Kennedy and:

Bogota, Colombia; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; Santiago, Dominican Republic; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.