Flying Jet Blue Airlines To Las Vegas In Style
by Vince O'Hare
My last trip out to Las Vegas was in Early May of 2005 and I did
something that I usually don't do, I flew on a different airline. That
airline was Jet Blue.
From the moment I got to the airport until the moment I was
standing in Las Vegas baggage claim it was a very nice trip. My flight
was from JFK airport in New York City and we took off right on time
around 6am and landed about 30 minutes early.
Upon arrival in the morning at JFK this ticket less airline made it
easy for me. I walked up to the kiosk at the airport and scanned the
e-ticket that I printed on my computer and it printed my boarding
pass. Since I had to check a bag I proceeded to the ticket counter
where a very friendly agent lady took my bag.
I settled into the very spacious terminal and turned on my laptop
and surfed the internet for free. Jet Blue gives out free Wi-Fi in the
airport terminal. Although it was only for 15-20 minutes it was cool
that I could check my email before getting on the plane.
Then I got a cup of coffee and a magazine from one of the many
restaurants/concession stands and walked towards security checkpoint.
I had to drink the coffee fast as there was no line at all. I was
through the checkpoint in minutes since it was off peak times that
helped too.
Getting on the plane I grabbed a pair of the free headphones and
was greeted by a very friendly flight crew. Settling into my seat and
getting my headphones on I couldn't believe how smooth everything was
so far.
I took out my Money magazine and started to read a few pages until
the captain turned on the television that was on the back of the seat
in front of me. That's right all Jet Blue planes have about 30
channels of Direct Tv satellite television. No longer would I have to
sit through a lousy movie like "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" when I am
flying on a long trip.
Did I mention that the headphones were free? Usually the airline
charges you $3-5 dollars for headphones that cost about 30 cents in
bulk. Since it was 6am I was able to see the early news and the
weather in Las Vegas. Then I switched over and watched Sportscenter on
ESPN.
The crew was very polite and they came around and gave me coffee
during the early part of the trip and water later on. If you are
taking this airline remember that they don't serve food so they can
keep the cost down. Grab a sandwich and take it on the plane with you.
As you can tell Jet Blue is now my
favorite airline.
It seems that every time I update this page Jet Blue is flying
somewhere else. They are currently having a sale to Chicago from New
York City for $36. If you are looking to take a trip but you don't
know where you would like to go check out JetBlue as they are always
running crazy bargains on airfare.
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About the Author:
Vince O'Hare is a free lance writer and submits articles to us all
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