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Get ready to put your seatbacks and tray tables in their full, upright and locked position as JetBlue is about to resume its flights from Worcester Regional Airport to Fort Myers, Florida.
The airline announced that nonstop service between Worcester and Southwest Florida International Airport will return on Monday, October 27th.
The flights will operate twice weekly until February 12th, when the schedule increases to daily service through April 28th, according to the JetBlue website.
Flight dates and prices from JetBlue.com on Thursday, October 16th:
“Hey snowbirds, your winter home is a flight away!” Worcester Regional Airport posted on social media, celebrating the return of the seasonal route that connects Central Massachusetts travelers with the Gulf Coast’s warm beaches and sunny weather.
For flight information and tickets, visit JetBlue.com.
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