CONCORD, N.H. – On Jan 23rd, Governor Kelly Ayotte celebrated the launch of JetBlue’s new service to and from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) alongside Mayor Jay Ruais, JetBlue President Marty St. George, JetBlue Head of Revenue, Network, and Enterprise Planning Daniel Shurz, and MHT Director of Aviation Ted Kitchens.

“I am proud to welcome JetBlue to Manchester today! During my time in the United States Senate, I worked alongside the team at MHT and state and local officials to recruit JetBlue to bring its services to Manchester,” said Governor Ayotte. “It’s a privilege to see this exciting development come to fruition as Governor, and I look forward to the growth and opportunity this partnership brings to our state.”

“I’m delighted the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is part of the JetBlue Family. Now, flyers will have even more options when it to comes to vacation or business travel,” said Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais. “Our hometown airport is a significant player in our overall economic growth here in Manchester and is consistently ranked one of the top ten best small airports in the entire country. All of these factors serve as a reminder for the vital importance that MHT has on our city. The addition of JetBlue will only enhance Manchester’s profile.”

"New England has always been a vital part of JetBlue’s journey, and we’re deeply grateful to our customers in the region for their continued loyalty,” said Daniel Shurz, JetBlue's Head of Revenue, Network, and Enterprise Planning. “We’re committed to delivering the products, perks, and caring service that our customers value most. With our new flights from Manchester, we’re excited to bring the exceptional JetBlue experience closer to home, offering the convenience of another local airport for our New England customers.”

“New Hampshire, at long last and after years of discussions, you can proudly say, ‘Welcome, JetBlue!’” said MHT Airport Director Ted Kitchens, A.A.E. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome New England’s leading leisure carrier to MHT. Our passengers have been asking for JetBlue to come to the Airport for many years, and today, we’re thrilled to celebrate their launch of nonstop flights to three Florida destinations. Thank you, JetBlue, for your partnership and investment into Manchester and the state of New Hampshire. We look forward to a strong partnership going forward.”