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JetBlue began its first flight to an Essential Air Service community, and the celebrations were plentiful at both ends of the route.

World famous amongst aviation enthusiasts, Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport will open a new terminal building in the coming weeks.

JetBlue will receive over $10 million a year from the federal government to operate its newest route which launched this week.

Operations in several airspaces in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa are prohibited by the FAA, and they can cost airlines and consumers.

On Thursday, the New York-based airline told employees it would reduce capacity by roughly a quarter at Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) this winter.

Since its 1978 inception, the U.S. Essential Air Service (EAS) program has been vital in connecting small communities to the broader air transportation network.

JetBlue announced an increase in its Winter season flying in the New England region, along with plans to add more flights from Boston.

JetBlue is potentially introducing a new first class cabin, Mini Mint, marking a significant departure from its coach-focused model.

United is pushing back on the Department of Transportation (DOT)’s pick to serve Presque Isle, calling the decision “erroneous.”

JetBlue will allow carry-on bags on basic economy tickets in a move hoping to win over passengers from low cost, no-frills airlines.