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JetBlue launches daily flights between NewYork and Paris

JetBlue launches new flights between NewYork and Paris

JetBlue stated that it has increased its footprint in the transatlantic market to continental Europe with new, nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) beginning today. The largest market that JetBlue does not previously serve from New York is Paris, which is also one of the most popular travel destinations among its customers.

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JetBlue plays a unique role in disrupting high-fare legacy carriers that have dominated transatlantic routes for decades with daily flights connecting New York to Paris, the lucrative routes between the U.S. and London, and service to Amsterdam coming later this summer. JetBlue also intends to start running flights between Boston and Paris in 2024.

Schedule between New York (JFK) and Paris (CDG)

Daily service starting June 29, 2023 (Eastbound) & June 30 (Westbound) *all times local
JFK – CDG Flight #1407	CDG – JFK Flight #1408
5:09 p.m. – 6:55 a.m. (+1)	8:55 a.m. – 11:51 a.m.

JetBlue’s Airbus A321 Long Range (LR) aircraft will fly daily flights with 24 newly designed Mint Suite® seats, 114 core seats, and a modern, roomy Airspace cabin. The A321 will enable JetBlue to effectively disrupt the market with its award-winning service and affordable fares on flights between the U.S. and Paris. It offers the range of a wide body but with the economics of a single-aisle aircraft.

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Seats are currently on sale with low rates for U.S.-originating passengers starting at $499 roundtrip for the airline’s award-winning core experience and at $2,499 for JetBlue’s premium Mint experience to commemorate the start of new service to Paris. Travelers from France may take advantage of special roundtrip introductory prices starting at €399 ($449) for core and €1,599 ($1,799) for Mint on jetblue.com.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.