Emirates, JetBlue in interline pact

Emirates and US-based JetBlue Airways have announced an interline agreement that offers travellers connections to cities across the United States via New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport.

Under the new agreement, customers can purchase joint Emirates-JetBlue itineraries by calling their local reservations office or booking through Emirates.com, meaning that dozens of US cities, including Boston, Chicago, Orlando and Washington are now just a smooth connection away.

Customers will be issued with a single combined ticket for Emirates and Jet Blue-operated flights and enjoy one-stop check-in and baggage transfer between the airlines.

“Our new partnership with JetBlue will enable customers from across the United States to connect quickly and easily to Emirates’ extensive network of worldwide destinations,’’ said Nigel Page, Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations for Americas and Africa.

“We are pleased to partner with Emirates as we continue to expand JetBlue’s global reach,” said Scott Resnick, Jet Blue's director of airline partnerships.

Emirates currently offers two daily nonstop flights to JFK – including service aboard its flagship A380 and its ultra long range 777-300ER.

JetBlue operates one of America’s youngest airline fleets, with 157 Airbus and Embraer aircraft.