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JetBlue to start nonstop service from Destin‑Fort Walton Beach (VPS) to New York and Boston on March 5, 2026

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport / Okaloosa County · November 12, 2025

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Summary

At a press conference at Destin‑Fort Walton Beach Airport, an airport official announced JetBlue Airways will begin nonstop flights to JFK and Boston Logan on March 5, 2026, with introductory fares starting at $49. The official said the service will strengthen Okaloosa County’s connectivity and support local jobs.

An airport official at Destin‑Fort Walton Beach Airport announced that JetBlue Airways will begin nonstop service from VPS to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport starting March 5, 2026.

“Starting 03/05/2026, JetBlue will offer nonstop service to New York's JFK Airport and Boston Logan International,” the official said during a press conference at the airport. The official added that the carrier’s arrival reflects VPS’s growth and that JetBlue is offering introductory fares starting at $49.

The official framed the new routes as an economic benefit for Okaloosa County, saying expanded air service “directly fuels the local economy,” supports military partners, tourism and hospitality, and benefits “thousands of jobs across Okaloosa County.” That employment figure was presented by the speaker and was not broken down or independently verified during the briefing.

Airport staff credited county commissioners, the community and military and tourism partners for helping attract airline investment. The official said VPS has been “breaking records year after year,” and described JetBlue’s decision to add the routes as a vote of confidence in the region’s travel demand.

No other speakers or details about aircraft frequency, ticketing timelines or the number of weekly flights were provided in the press conference. The airport official closed the event by thanking JetBlue, other airline partners and staff.

Tickets, flight schedules and further operational details will be released by JetBlue and the airport according to their commercial schedules.