New airline will fly nonstop from Milwaukee to both Boston Logan and New York-JFK
MILWAUKEE (April 21, 2021) – JetBlue Airways has announced that it will start service from MKE – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in the second quarter of 2022.
The airline will offer nonstop flights to two key markets: Boston Logan International Airport and New York/John F. Kennedy International Airport.
“This is exciting news for travelers throughout Wisconsin. JetBlue is the largest domestic airline not already serving MKE, and this will be a fantastic option for passengers traveling to and from Milwaukee in 2022,” Airport Director Brian Dranzik said. “The new routes also allow for easy connections to other destinations from New York and Boston. JetBlue has a robust connecting hub at both cities, and JetBlue’s new codeshare partnership with American Airlines opens up many connections to Europe and beyond on American.”
JetBlue is known for its outstanding service, free wi-fi, and in-flight entertainment. Flight schedules, aircraft type, and launch dates are still being determined by JetBlue and will be announced later this year.
“As more travelers return to the skies, we’ve taken a fresh look at our route map and identified new places where our award-winning service and low fares can help stimulate recovery and advance our focus city growth strategy in the Northeast” said Andrea Lusso, vice president network planning, JetBlue. “We can’t wait to introduce the JetBlue brand to new customers in Milwaukee who will soon benefit from better service and more competition. We look forward to seeing them onboard soon.”
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) currently offers nonstop flights to 40+ destinations coast-to-coast, and more than 200 international destinations are available with just one connection. MKE is served by Air Canada, Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, and United. The complete list of nonstop cities can be found at mitchellairport.com.
MKE is owned by Milwaukee County and operated by the Department of Transportation, Airport Division, under the policy direction of the Milwaukee County Executive and the County Board of Supervisors. The Airport is entirely funded by user fees; no property tax dollars are used for the Airport’s capital improvements or for its day-to-day operation.
