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JetBlue Sick of The Drama in the L-B-C

April 3, 2009 at 8:56 AM | by | Comment (1)

With service at LAX supposedly starting on June 17, it comes as no surprise that JetBlue is exploring the possibility of leaving the Long Beach Airport. In many ways, this news both saddens and excites us. We're excited because we live closer to Long Beach and driving to LA from the LBC could be a horrendous drive if you hit traffic.

We're a little saddened because Long Beach is one of the coolest retro airports. Ironically, this is one of the reasons that JetBlue executive said they might be leaving town.

According to the The Daily Breeze:

"Our expectations were that Long Beach would absolutely be a JetBlue anchor for our West Coast operations, and all of the things that are associated with that — first-class terminal, parking for our customers and the ability to grow responsibly and have a great community partner," [Company spokeswoman Jenny] Dervin said of when JetBlue began service at the airport in 2000. "What we have today is barely better than what we started with."

Scaled back plans for the terminal upgrades are currently being considered by the city council which has JetBlue frustrated even further. Brett Snyder over at CrankyFlier.com initially had the scoop from JetBlue about their frustrations with Long Beach in an interview with CEO Dave Barger, who said "People might have to go to LAX to use us, because we're actually wanted there."

Still, JetBlue's official word is that they are "highly committed to staying in Long Beach and making it what was promised to us when we arrived there."

Once JetBlue starts flying in and out of LAX in June, do you think you'll ever use the Long Beach airport again? Tell us what you think in comments below.

Related Stories:
· Is JetBlue leaving its Long Beach hub? [Daily Breeze]
· JetBlue Offering Limited Cross-Country Flights for Less Than Checked Baggage Fees [Daily Breeze]
· Across the Aisle from JetBlue CEO Dave Barger [Cranky Flier]

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I like Long Beach

Since I live three miles and a 10-minute bus ride from LGB, it's my preference for JetBlue service over LAX. I understand why JetBlue is threatening to leave, but I think they're just playing political hardball. If they go, I'm sure Virgin America will fill the void in a heartbeat.
Al B on April 3, 2009 at 5:40 PM #Permalink

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