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JetBlue is bringing back its nonstop flights between Pittsburgh and New York City
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — JetBlue Airways has announced that it is bringing back its nonstop flights between Pittsburgh and New York City.
The airline says it will begin daily, year-round service between Pittsburgh International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, starting on April 30, 2025.
The new flights between the two cities is part of an expansion among JetBlue’s network with travel between a number of different areas of the country and the New York area.
“With these new destinations and routes, JetBlue is introducing even more travelers to our industry-leading service, strengthening our position in New York and as the East Coast’s leisure airline,” said Daniel Shurz, JetBlue’s head of revenue, network, and enterprise planning. “We’re excited to build on our momentum, offering customers across the Northeast and beyond even more travel opportunities.”
JetBlue says there will be a flight traveling from Pittsburgh to New York City that departs daily at 7:00 a.m. and arrives at 8:30. For travelers going to Pittsburgh from New York City, the flight will leave nightly at 10:15 p.m. and arrive just before midnight.
Each flight will be on an Airbus A220-300 aircraft with seating for up to 140 passengers.
Pittsburgh International Airport Senior Vice President of Air Service and Commercial Development Bryan Deitz said that the airport is thrilled about JetBlue’s investment into Pittsburgh and that the route and flight schedule give travelers more options.
Tickets for the new flights are available already and can be purchased online.
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White Oak firefighters battle fires in freezing temperatures
WHITE OAK, P.A. (KDKA) — With the very frigid temperatures we’re experiencing – that can make it difficult for people who do work outside, including firefighters.
Rainbow Volunteer Fire Chief Brandon Schmidt knows just that.
“It’s nothing that we haven’t dealt with before – so the firefighters, they’re kind of used to it by this point,” said Schmidt.
The temps have been way below freezing – and they could touch below zero next week. Precautions are imperative.
“Firefighters can’t do the things that they do without a large support staff,” said Schmidt.
That means help from police and public works – even utilities.
“We always have to watch where the water goes after we spray it on the house or whatever’s on fire,” said Schmidt.
That’s because runoff may freeze over and police may have to block off the roads, or they may need some salt.
“Where issues arise – they’re very quick to respond to help us out to make sure we can do what we need to do as well,” said Schmidt.
As for the firefighters? Damp gear – is not fun.
“Once it gets wet – it’s pretty much game over at that point,” said Schmidt. “Usually the firefighters themselves will just have extra shirts and socks and underwear – different stuff too.”
So many things could happen while fighting fires this time of year. Water from hydrants could freeze up — but Schmidt says it’s all about finding a way to get it done.
“What’s gonna happen – is gonna happen, no matter what, but we need to be able to put the water still on the fires.”
Schmidt said it’s important to practice fire safety all of the time, but especially during this time of the year.
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