- The Aruba Tourism Authority and JetBlue celebrated 20 years of New York to Aruba service.
- JetBlue first launched the route on 15 September 2006.
- The airline expanded service to include Boston and Fort Lauderdale.
- Anniversary promotional fares start at $149 from JFK and $139 from Fort Lauderdale.
- Gate celebrations were hosted at both airports.
The Aruba Tourism Authority and JetBlue are celebrating the 20th anniversary of nonstop flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport and Aruba. The partnership has supported strong tourism links between the destinations. Special gate celebrations were hosted at both airports.
JetBlue first launched its historic route from JFK to Aruba on 15 September 2006. Since the initial New York route, JetBlue has expanded its nonstop service to Aruba to include flights from Boston and Fort Lauderdale. The airline introduced temporary anniversary one-way promotional fares starting at $149 from JFK and $139 from Fort Lauderdale for travel in early 2027.
The celebration marks two decades of continuous service between New York and Aruba. The route has contributed to tourism links between the destinations. JetBlue and the Aruba Tourism Authority hosted events at John F. Kennedy International Airport and Queen Beatrix International Airport.