RDU to get second nonstop flight to Fort Lauderdale. Here’s when it starts
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- JetBlue adds second daily nonstop flight from RDU to Fort Lauderdale Oct. 26.
- New flight expands JetBlue’s South Florida hub and Latin America gateway.
- Passengers receive Wi-Fi, seatback entertainment, and free snacks onboard.
If you prefer summer’s warmth to autumn’s chill, an airline serving Raleigh-Duham International Airport is offering a second daily escape to Florida starting this fall.
JetBlue will add the daily nonstop flight between RDU and Fort Lauderdale International (FLL) starting Oct. 26, the airline announced Wednesday.
The flight will feature the same perks as those JetBlue now offers on its existing Raleigh-to-Fort Lauderdale jaunt: free, unlimited Wi-Fi, seatback entertainment at every seat, and complimentary snacks and drinks, according to the release.
The airline said the additional flight is part a larger expansion of service to Fort Lauderdale, which includes new flights from other U.S. markets. JetBlue said the Fort Lauderdale airport is its gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean.
Fort Lauderdale was JetBlue’s first destination when the airline launched 25 years ago, the release said, and is the cornerstone of its South Florida operations.
The average high temperature in Fort Lauderdale in late October is around 84 degrees, according to Visit Lauderdale. The average high in Raleigh at that time is around 70 degrees, the National Weather Service says.
