JetBlue to Launch LAX-JFK Service

Hi Jim:

JetBlue is stealing our thunder. I’m sure they are the People’s Express of the down-at-heels shabby genteel jetset.

But if you really want cheap, say hello to the bucket shops, and their almost criminally negligent “operators.” Most of us don’t really care whom we fly with, unless we get there.

I have to admit, though, I was a little taken aback when I wanted to fly to Amsterdam—and ended up on a flight with El Al. I’d say their security is a little too strict for the average backpacker. Even though they didn’t hassle me, since I managed on the spot to come up with the name of an Israeli friend from college, some poor lout, with dusky skin, a locked briefcase, and an ill-fitting imitation Oxford shirt, was indeed asked to accompany someone into a backroom. I dunno, maybe the poor guy was suffering from nicotine withdrawals or something.

I think I’ll fly with JetBlue next time.

Just remember you get what you pay for in safety as well as transportation.  I avoid medical services from cheap doctors and flights on cut rate carriers due to safety concerns.  I rent full size cars for safety reasons also.  If you die on a low cost carrier just make sure your family does not sue because of your stupidity.

My company is using JetBlue so this is good news indeed.

I too like the entertainment options.  We take it from Fort Lauderdale to New York.  There is not a direct flight to Los Angeles, but we mainly stay on the east coast for business anyways.  If we need to go weest can get a direct flight to Long Beach.