JetBlue will launch the first-ever nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Nassau, The Bahamas this fall, the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board confirmed on Tuesday.
Debuting November 4, the once-weekly Saturday service will join Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS).
The new route is a handy one for West Coast vacationers looking forward to a fast tropical getaway. NAS is the primary airport exterior of the U.S. to implement TSA PreCheck and one of many few providing U.S. Customs and Immigration Preclearance along with U.S. Global Entry.
“We are continuing to see a strong visitation to Nassau Paradise Island from Los Angeles, and we are excited to expand access and offer the first nonstop flight from LAX in the history of the destination,” Joy Jibrilu, CEO of the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, stated in an announcement. “Nassau and Paradise Island are the perfect getaway for those on the West Coast craving a tropical vacation with our white sand beaches, turquoise waters, world-class resorts and unmatched Bahamian hospitality. We are so pleased with the partnership with JetBlue and excited to celebrate this milestone in driving tourism to The Bahamas.”
“Nassau is a very popular destination among our customers, and we are thrilled to launch the first nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Nassau, pioneering this unique service for an unserved market,” added David Jehn, vp, community planning and partnerships, JetBlue. “We look forward to continuing our relationship with the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board and introducing the unique offerings of the island to our JetBlue customers.”
JetBlue presently provides nonstop service to Nassau from seven U.S. markets, together with Fort Lauderdale, Boston and New York.
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