Stewart Airport lands JetBlue Airways

(New Windsor) - Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton welcomed the announcement by JetBlue Airways that it will begin service between Newburgh’s Stewart International Airport, the airline’s sixth New York State destination, and Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida, with daily nonstop flights to each city starting December 19.

“Once again, JetBlue has shown its commitment to New York and I am proud that we are continuing to strengthen Stewart Airport’s capabilities as one of New York’s premier regional airports,” said Senator Clinton. “This announcement is good news for the Hudson Valley. JetBlue’s new service to Florida will not only increase low fare travel options for local residents, it will also benefit local businesses and further our efforts to strengthen the local economy.”

“I am proud to have worked with JetBlue for many years now. I have long argued that Stewart Airport is the gateway to the Hudson Valley and I am thrilled that our efforts to bring air service to more and more airports in New York are paying off,” Senator Clinton said.

According to JetBlue, it will begin service between Newburgh’s Stewart International Airport (SWF), the airline’s sixth New York State destination, and Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida, with daily nonstop flights to each city beginning December 19. Beginning January 5, a second daily flight will be added to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Additionally, one daily nonstop flight to West Palm Beach, Florida will begin January 5, making the low-cost carrier the largest airline serving Stewart International Airport.

To celebrate the new service to the low-fare carrier’s 49th destination, JetBlue is offering introductory one-way fares to/from Newburgh starting at $79(a) each way, with regular fares ranging between $99(a) and $299(a) each way. Introductory fares, which are subject to availability, must be purchased by November 9, and travel must be completed by February 15, 2007. JetBlue will operate flights to and from Newburgh with its Airbus A320 aircraft.
Pictured Above: Senator Hilary Rodham Clinton