WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — JetBlue ‘s daily direct flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico, from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport are now in service.
The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) said the first flight departed on Monday from Warwick, headed to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. The flight will return again in the evening.
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The flights will be operated by Airbus A-320s that seat 162 passengers. From San Juan, JetBlue and its partner airlines will also offer connections to other destinations including St. Thomas, the Dominican Republic and Punta Cana.
“This is great news for everyone with friends and family in Puerto Rico eager to visit Rhode Island,” RIAC President and CEO Iftikhar Ahmad said. “This new daily service will also be especially welcomed by travelers throughout Southern New England interested in a beautiful Caribbean vacation without need of a passport.”
While U.S. citizens don’t need a passport to travel to Puerto Rico, a valid I.D. is always necessary when flying.