JetBlue and Brightline Forge First Intermodal Alliance to Streamline Travel Across Florida
NEW YORK — JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) has teamed up with Brightline, the pioneering privately-owned passenger rail system in the U.S., in a deal set to revolutionize travel through Central and South Florida. The new partnership, announced today, allows JetBlue fliers to seamlessly book Brightline tickets directly on jetblue.com, creating combined itineraries for a smoother journey to and from cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando.
“As JetBlue expands its presence in Florida, with more flights serving Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando, this partnership with Brightline offers significant value and convenience to our customers,” said Dave Jehn, vice president, network planning and airline partnerships at JetBlue. “Both JetBlue and Brightline prize innovation and top-tier service. Together, we’re opening up more transportation options, ensuring our customers arrive at their destinations with ease, even when plans shift.”
Brightline offers convenient connections to JetBlue flights at stations throughout Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. Crucially, the Orlando station, located at Orlando International Airport, provides effortless transfers between air and rail. Furthermore, Brightline offers shuttle services between airports and nearby stations in South Florida, included in the integrated booking for added convenience. Passengers opting for JetBlue’s Mint® or core experience will find themselves matched with Brightline’s Premium or Smart fare classes, respectively, further streamlining their travel choices.
“We’re thrilled to partner with JetBlue to enhance connectivity across Florida,” stated Barbara Drahl, senior vice president of marketing and commercial strategy at Brightline. “This is about allowing travelers to book a single ticket for air and rail, providing a fast, reliable, and environmentally conscious rail travel option while connecting seamlessly with JetBlue’s extensive network.”
This collaboration ensures JetBlue customers, including those with multi-modal itineraries, can benefit from Brightline’s premium train services, known for their high-speed capabilities, comfortable seating, an upscale on-board experience, and effortless access to key destinations across Central and South Florida.
Beyond the convenience of new bookings, this agreement also allows JetBlue to offer alternative itineraries that incorporate Brightline rail segments during periods of operational hiccups in Florida, thereby adding more flexibility and helping enhance customer recovery options when travel experiences disruption.
About JetBlue
JetBlue, New York’s hometown airline®, has established itself as a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue operates flights to over 100 destinations across the United States, Latin America, Caribbean, Canada, and United Kingdom.
About Brightline
Brightline focuses on bridging the gap between cities that are ideally too close for air travel and too far for driving. The company seamlessly connects travelers with key destinations and events throughout Central and South Florida with stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. With its hospitality-focused experience, Brightline aims to redefine train travel at a price point comparable to both driving and flying. Notably recognized as one of TIME100’s Most Influential Companies and one of the World’s 50 Most Innovative by Fast Company, Brightline is also listed among the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast by Inc. The company is currently expanding its operations with a connecting line between Las Vegas and Southern California.
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