JetBlue Airways Expands In-Flight Entertainment with Addition of WNYW-FOX5 Programming

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JetBlue Airways, New York's hometown airline, has announced the availability of WNYW-FOX5 programming on its in-flight entertainment system, offering customers a wide range of local New York news and FOX programming. With 36 channels of free DIRECTV programming, JetBlue customers can now enjoy FOX programs and local news, including Good Day New York, Midday News, and weekend sports coverage.

Key Takeaways:

  • WNYW-FOX5 programming is now available on JetBlue's in-flight entertainment system, offering customers 38 hours of local New York news programming.
  • The addition of WNYW-FOX5 brings the total number of DIRECTV channels available on JetBlue flights to 36, including FOX channels, FX, National Geographic Channel, FOX News Channel, and the FOX Movie Channel.
  • JetBlue customers can now enjoy a wide range of FOX programming, including American Idol, The O.C., Prison Break, 24, and House, as well as live local sports coverage of the Yankees, Mets, and Giants.
  • The airline's in-flight entertainment system also includes over 100 channels of free XM Satellite Radio, making it the airline with the most live in-flight entertainment options.
  • JetBlue's in-flight entertainment offerings are available on all of its flights, including its new EMBRAER 190 fleet, which offers the most live in-flight entertainment of any airline.

Statistics:

  • JetBlue customers now have access to 36 channels of free DIRECTV programming, including WNYW-FOX5.
  • The airline's in-flight entertainment system features over 100 channels of free XM Satellite Radio.
  • WNYW-FOX5 offers 38 hours of local New York news programming, including 20 hours of live weekend sports coverage.
  • FOX programming on JetBlue includes 10 essential channels, including FOX InFlight, FX, National Geographic Channel, and FOX News Channel.
  • JetBlue operates 33 cities with 318 flights daily, offering a wide range of in-flight entertainment options to its customers.

Sources:

  • JetBlue Airways Corporation, [http://media.primezone.com/prs/single/?pkgid=795](http://media.primezone.com/prs/single/?pkgid=795)
  • WNYW-FOX5, www.fox5ny.com
  • FOX Television Stations, Inc.
  • DIRECTV, Inc.
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