JetBlue and Azul Brazilian Airlines Announce Codeshare Agreement

JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) today announced it is expanding its existing partnership with Azul Brazilian Airlines through a unilateral codeshare agreement, subject to government approval.

Azul will place its "AD" code on JetBlue flights between multiple destinations and JetBlue's focus cities in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) and Orlando (MCO). From both Florida gateways Azul operates nonstop service to the airline's hub at Sao Paulo, Brazil's Viracopos International Airport (VCP).

Once approved, customers purchasing a codeshare itinerary will benefit from having a single ticket that includes both Azul and JetBlue-operated flights as well as conveniences on their day of travel like one-stop check-in and baggage transfer.

"We're pleased that customers booking Azul travel will be able to benefit from convenient connections through JetBlue's growing list of destinations from our Florida focus cities," said Robin Hayes, president and CEO, JetBlue.

Azul has become the fastest growing airline in Brazil since beginning operations in December 2008 and currently has the largest airline network in the country in terms of cities served, with service to more than 100 destinations. The airline has recently expanded operations with selected nonstop service to the United States.

JetBlue is known for its award-winning service featuring the most legroom in coach (a); free Fly-Fi, the fastest broadband internet in the sky; complimentary and unlimited name-brand snacks and soft drinks; free, live DIRECTV programming and 100+ channels of SiriusXM radio in every seatback.

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