Wednesday, May 29, 2024 JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) has announced plans to establish a pilot and flight attendant crew base at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, highlighting the airline’s dedication to growth and investment in the region. As the largest carrier in San Juan, JetBlue, known for its low fares and excellent service, is reinforcing its presence in one of its focus cities. This announcement coincides with JetBlue’s 22nd anniversary of service to Puerto Rico and follows the airline’s recent plans to expand services from San Juan to more destinations in the U.
S., Caribbean, and Latin America. “We’re so excited to base hundreds more crewmembers right here in San Juan, where we are proud to be the largest airline with plans to grow even more,” said Warren Christie, JetBlue’s chief operating officer.
“The new crew base will support our operation as we grow and benefit the local economy in a place we are proud to call home.” “This great announcement from JetBlue is a testament to the potential of our Island and the growth we have had in the tourism sector over the past three years,” said Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi.
“This new crew operation base at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, in addition to creating hundreds of jobs, confirms the confidence of the airline in the Puerto Rico market. I thank JetBlue for choosing our Island for its continued economic growth on our Island.” The new .