US carrier JetBlue is to launch flights to Boston from both London Gatwick and London Heathrow this summer.
The airline will launch the Gatwick to Boston Logan International service on 19 July, followed by flights from Heathrow to Boston on 22 August. JetBlue already flies to New York from both London airports.
Robin Hayes, JetBlue’s CEO, said: “Our strategy of flying to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports has been a success for us in New York, and we’ve secured slots to be able to do the same in Boston, becoming the only airline in New England offering flights to London’s two main airports.”
Flights on both Gatwick and Heathrow routes to Boston will operate daily on JetBlue’s new Airbus A321 Long Range aircraft, which feature 114 economy seats and 24 Mint suites.
JetBlue started flying from Heathrow to New York’s John F Kennedy international airport last summer, with its Gatwick-New York route starting in September 2021.
Stephanie Wear, vice president aviation development at Gatwick, said: “It was fantastic news when JetBlue joined the Gatwick family last September, offering daily flights to New York, so we are delighted it will be adding a second low-cost, high-value service to the wonderful city of Boston from July.”
Ross Baker, Heathrow’s chief commercial officer, added: “It is fantastic that demand for transatlantic travel is increasing as the UK and US markets continue to open, boosting connectivity for customers and businesses.”