NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )– October 25, 2022–
Beginning today, JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) officially became the anchor tenant at Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) state-of-the-art Terminal C. and leaving at the new facility. JetBlue ended flight operations at its former home at Terminal A, with its last flight on October 24.
JetBlue is now the only US carrier in the new Terminal C, operating the largest number of gates, 10 in total, all equipped with biometric boarding. The move boosts JetBlue’s service to the region, with plans to operate nearly 70 daily flights to 22 destinations during the peak holiday travel period in December of this year.
“We are excited to be the anchor tenant at Orlando International’s new Terminal C,” said Joanna Geraghty, president and chief operating officer, JetBlue. “The terminal’s offerings are amazing, with stunning architecture and a variety of dining and retail options. This move not only demonstrates our commitment to Orlando and the greater area, but will provide a new and elevated experience for our customers as we continue our growth in the region.”
JetBlue customers traveling to and from Orlando International can now enjoy the bright, modern design and technology of Terminal C. The terminal includes a state-of-the-art baggage handling system, 100 percent automated TSA screening lanes, and facial recognition systems with for international departures and arrivals.
“Terminal C is a vision-to-reality story that aligns well with JetBlue’s values and award-winning innovation,” said Kevin Thibault, chief executive officer, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. “We welcome JetBlue to Terminal C and look forward to providing an enhanced travel experience for the domestic and international passengers they serve each year.”
The new facility has more than 10 retail options and over 20 food and beverage locations and is committed to sustainability. Travelers will find arrival on the third level, departure, ticketing and security on the second level, and ground transportation on the first level. Parking is provided at the corresponding Parking Garage C, and a maternal nursing station and pet relief areas are also available. The facility connects to a brand new rail station that will connect Brightline rail service to and from South Florida and a planned future connection to local SunRail service.
JetBlue in Orlando
Orlando has been a JetBlue focus city since 2008. The airline currently employs more than 4,000 staff members based in Orlando, and JetBlue’s Orlando Support Center (OSC) serves as a pilot and flight crew (flight attendant) training base.
JetBlue’s OSC includes a state-of-the-art training facility with classrooms, flight and cabin simulators, a ditch pool and other aviation-related equipment used to train all new crew members joining the airline, as well as those requiring recurrent training from them over time. The JetBlue Orlando training facility also includes The Lodge at OSC, the airline’s 24/7 dormitory facility dedicated to providing a focused training environment for crew members. The Lodge was thoughtfully designed to reinforce JetBlue’s values, to encourage collaboration and team building in the delivery of aviation services, and to maintain the JetBlue experience for the airline’s own crew members.
About JetBlue
JetBlue is New York’s Hometown Airline®️, and flagship carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue transports customers to more than 100 cities throughout the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada and the United Kingdom. For more information and the best fares, visit jetblue.com.
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