As the New England Patriots prepare to clash with the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on February 8 at Levi's Stadium, air carriers from the New England region have stepped up to assist football fans with their travel plans. JetBlue, the Patriots' official airline, has announced the addition of 10 extra flights from the area to San Francisco, according to NBC Boston, including services from Boston and a special, non-standard nonstop flight departing from Providence on February 6.
JetBlue's increased flight schedule includes an additional departure from Boston to San Francisco on February 5, two more on February 6, and one further on the 7th of the month. In response to the heightened demand, United Airlines is also providing more travel options, supplementing their service with a flight to San Jose as well as another to San Francisco. In an unprecedented move, JetBlue set up a specific nonstop flight from Providence, a route they claim is not normally in operation by any carrier, "There’s something unmistakable about how New England shows up when the Patriots keep winning," Marty St. George, president of JetBlue told BizJournals. In total, the airline will offer 28 departures to San Francisco between February 5 and 9, a clear testament to the anticipated influx of fans vying to watch their team in person.
United Airlines has allocated two additional flights from Boston to accommodate the surge of Patriots supporters, with one making its way to San Francisco and another to the nearby San Jose, in a nod to the local support; the flight to San Francisco from Boston has been playfully numbered UA 617, evoking the city's area code. They're also providing added service from Seattle, addressing the travel needs of Seahawks fans who will be trekking down to cheer on their team.
Competition in the skies heats up as American Airlines joins the fray, adding their own flights to San Jose in the build-up to the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Delta remains silent, offering no comment regarding any adjustments to their flight services. With such exuberant efforts by the airlines, impassioned fans are set to descend in droves upon the Bay Area, each hoping to witness what could be another historic win for either the Patriots or, the Seahawks. Echoing a shared sentiment of anticipation and community, Jeff Deline, chief revenue officer at Kraft Sports + Entertainment, emphasized the support system that makes these athletic pilgrimages possible, "Patriots fans loyalty and allegiance continue to set the standard across professional sports," Deline stated in an announcement shared by NBC Boston.
