Paris-New York line. this low-cost carrier wants to compete with Air France

It is considered one of the most famous lines in the world. Before the pandemic, nine airlines coveted or operated the Paris-New York market. If they are now down to five to choose from, a new contender will soon join the ranks. The American low-cost company JetBlue announced in a press release on November 16 that in the summer of 2023 it will open a line connecting Paris, or rather Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport, to New York’s JFK.

Currently, five companies operate direct flights from Paris to this main hub: Air France, French Bee, Delta Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines. JetBlue will operate the route with five weekly flights after London-New York flights begin in 2021. By comparison, Air France currently offers six daily flights between Paris and the Big Apple, plus two operated by Delta Airlines, its joint venture partner.

“Shake Up Traditional Costly Carriers”

Not enough to scare off the low-cost carrier, which has big ambitions and plans to take inspiration from the London-New York route, which now offers five daily flights with its first Airbus A321LR, a converted medium-haul long-haul. to a long way. “By serving both London and Paris, JetBlue will play a unique role in shaking up traditional high-fare carriers that have used joint ventures and global alliances to dominate those routes for decades.”the airline said in a statement.

Currently, a return ticket from London to New York costs an average of €500 on JetBlue. Will similar prices apply to the Paris-New York route? No messages have been received on this topic yet. In addition, the American company plans to operate a direct flight between Boston’s Logan Airport and Paris-CDG. The seats will go on sale in the coming months, he said, without specifying a specific date.