NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq:JBLU) will resume service to and from Houston Hobby Airport on Monday, Sept. 15. The airline's first departure to Houston will be Flight 625 scheduled to depart New York's JFK at 11:00 a.m. and scheduled to arrive in Houston at 1:53 p.m. The airline's first departure from Houston will be Flight 626 scheduled to depart at 3:20 p.m. for JFK. (All times local.)
The welfare of the airline's customers and crewmembers is top priority. With the resumption of JetBlue flights to and from Houston, the airline encourages customers to travel safely on the way to and from the airport. Due to road conditions post Hurricane Ike, it is recommended customers allow additional travel time to get to the airport.
In addition, any customers driving to or from Houston Hobby Airport through Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 during the curfew hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. are encouraged to have on hand a printed itinerary or boarding pass as proof of travel.
To check on the status of flights or to check the availability of alternative flights, customers may log on to www.jetblue.com or call 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583). Customers with web-enabled cell phones and PDAs may also check the status of their flight via mobile.jetblue.com.
About JetBlue Airways
New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers Lots of Legroom and super-spacious Even More Legroom seats. JetBlue introduced complimentary in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services on aircraft "BetaBlue," a first among U.S. domestic airlines. JetBlue is also America's first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue's control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue serves 51 cities with 500 daily flights. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583) or visit www.jetblue.com.
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