"Boston and New York JFK to receive an additional boost
http://www.aruba.com/news/airlines/j...vice-to-aruba/

Aruba Airport Authority N.V.(AAA) is pleased to announce air service increases for the coming winter season from one of its valued air carriers, jetBlue Airways. New York JFK will receive an additional Saturday frequency making the 1st Quarter 2009 schedule from JFK 2 times daily and 3 flights on Saturdays. Boston will receive a considerable boost in air service from jetBlue with service increasing from 3x a week to 4x week from January through the mid of February 2009. In addition, mid February through April 2009, Boston will see service increase from 3x a week to 7x a week, except Tuesday but Saturday will have 2x daily service.

The much needed increase in service compliments the steep decrease in charter service to Aruba from the North East region. The charter industry has been declining over the last several years as a whole. Markets such as Boston have flourished in Aruba mostly due to charter service which has been replaced with scheduled service, most notably Low Cost Carriers whom have greater customer advantages in areas such as pricing, flexibility and comfort.

Based on the recent schedule change from New York’s JFK Airport, AAA has been in constant contact with our airline partners in seeking opportunities to increase capacity and or frequencies in order to meet the demand for seats to the destination. jetBlue’s response in adding service will help closing the gap. American Airlines has changed equipment on Saturdays as well from a B757 with 188 to a B767 with 224 seats. Demand for the destination needs to remain strong and ATA and AHATA are focusing efforts on branding and marketing the destination.

“In a year that will be remembered as the year the airline industry had to completely reinvent itself, the immediate global impact of economic changes and erratic oil pricing behavior, effect everyone, our aim to maintain air service to Aruba has been and continues to be our main focus and is working,” Peter Steinmetz, Managing Director AAA noted. “Our strong relationship with our airline partners and our tourism partners give us the needed support to achieve positive results as these in the short term during very difficult times."

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That's fantastic, so do you think that means the rates will start decreasing or increasing from Boston?

Supply and demand...gets a little cold and snowy in Boston in those winter months...people are willing to pay more...

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I just bought 3 direct round trips on JetBlue for my family to visit during New Year's and there wasn't a problem getting seats. Also their prices were fabulous - $600 each!!! And I did a ton of research before buying them online and really this was the best price. But be warned that tickets go fast at this time of year so buy now!

We are planning our Aruba trip in July 2009. Anyone know when Jet Blue will have prices up for summer. As of now, only booking online I can find is through the end of April. Thanks.

mrsgp1987
Leechburg
Pennsylvania

I have a friend who is waiting for booking to open for June and she expects they will not be open until after the first of the year.

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I understand that JetBlue only posts flights 6 months in advance, not like the 330 days that the other airlines do.
I was trying to use JetBlue for next Aug. and also found them listing only through April.

I would like to ask your opinions: should I book early or wait? I'd like to try Jet Blue, but don't know if I should wait until Jan or Feb.
Last two trips we have flown USAir, one trip was a nightmare, flight canceled, lost luggage, my two kids sleeping on the floor at midnight in Charlotte . It was cramped and hot not a good experience.
I'd appreciate any suggestions. We are flying out of Pittsburgh, July 21 thru July 30. Thanks

mrsgp1987
Leechburg
Pennsylvania

It's a crapshoot. We went in August, bought our tickets in Feb thinking with oil going up the tickets would go up. The price ended up going down by $150/Ticket. The good thing with Jetblue though, is they will refund you any money back if the price drops, so you really can't go wrong.

That is good news, they are in a mini fight with Spirit Airlines for low cost flights to the entire Caribbean.