More ways of getting to Anguilla - Easier

[Anguillan newsboy]

St. Maarten's Commissioner of Tourism Roy Marlin confirmed today the Caribbean island of St. Maarten has reached an agreement with Jet Blue Airways for air service from New York commencing January 17, 2008.

In making the announcement, Commissioner Marlin said, "On behalf of The Island Territory of St. Maarten, I am pleased to welcome Jet Blue Airways as the newest travel partner serving the Little Caribbean Alliance which includes Anguilla, St. Barths, Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten/St. Martin.

Commenting on the announcement, Marty St. George, JetBlue's Vice President of Network Planning, said, "Customers have been asking for more JetBlue flights to the Caribbean and today we're pleased to add service to St. Maarten in the Leeward Islands. With JetBlue, customers enjoy award-winning in-flight entertainment, generous name-brand snacks, and top-notch customer service all at some of the lowest fares around. We think the flight should be as good as the destination, on your next trip to the Caribbean, we invite you to experience all that flying should be."

Commissioner Marlin pointed out that Jet Blue's lower cost structure for service to St. Maarten will provide very competitive air fares, which will be a tremendous boost for tourism as well as its resident population.

Commissioner Marlin stated that the net result of the new JetBlue service will be increased travel through Princess Juliana Airport. "This is good for us and good for our travel partners," he stated.

"I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Daniel Gibbs, Vice President of Tourism of the Collectivity of St. Martin, Hon. Victor Banks, Minister of Tourism of Anguilla, President of the Collectivity of St. Barths, Mr. Bruno Magras, as well as the Economic Recovery Fund of St. Maarten, The St. Maarten Hotel ***ociation (SHTA), the Westin Resort and the Sonesta Beach Resorts for their participation in the joint marketing effort that will take place in concert with JetBlue," he said.