FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Beth Cline
Public Relations Coordinator
(703) 432-1165
Marine Corps Marathon Takes Flight with Sponsor JetBlue Airways
QUANTICO, Va. - (August 1, 2005) - The Marine Corps Marathon has announced
the low-fare, low-cost passenger airline JetBlue Airways will sponsor the
30th anniversary MCM to be held Sunday, October 30, 2005 in Washington, DC.
"JetBlue is pleased to be the partner airline for the Marine Corps
Marathon," said Lisa Borromeo, JetBlue's East Coast Sponsorship and Event
Coordinator. "This will be an opportunity for us to share the JetBlue
experience with both participants and attendees in an important region such
as Washington, DC where we currently offer service to Long Beach, Oakland,
Sacramento and San Diego, California, and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida from
Washington Dulles International Airport."
JetBlue will execute a number of strategic promotional opportunities
including front row viewing locations at the MCM start and finish with demo
JetBlue airline seats complete with JetBlue's in-flight entertainment
system and airfare giveaways and raffles at the MCM Celebration Pasta
Dinner on Saturday, October 29.
"I am pleased to welcome JetBlue as a partner for the Marine Corps
Marathon," said Rick Nealis, MCM Race Director. "Runners from around the
country fly into Washington DC and I hope they will utilize JetBlue to
arrive in comfort and style and receive great accommodations that will
continue throughout the weekend."
About the MCM
The sold-out Marine Corps Marathon continues a combined tradition of
dedication, sportsmanship and patriotism. Since its inception, over 300,000
civilian and military runners from all walks of life have participated,
deservingly earning the event its nickname "The People's Marathon." The
Marine Corps Marathon is the seventh largest marathon in the United States
and eleventh largest in the world. Visit www.MarineMarathon.com for more
information.
About JetBlue
JetBlue is a low-fare, low-cost passenger airline, which provides
high-quality customer service. JetBlue operates a fleet of 77 new Airbus
A320 aircraft and plans to add seven additional A320s and seven Embraer
E190s to its fleet in 2005. Based at New York City's John F. Kennedy
International Airport, JetBlue currently operates 316 flights a day and
serves 32 destinations in 13 states, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic
and The Bahamas. All JetBlue aircraft feature roomy leather seats; all
equipped with an in-seat digital entertainment system offering 36 channels
of free DIRECTV® programming - no other airline offers more live satellite
TV options.
For more information, schedules and fares, please visit www.JetBlue.com or call
JetBlue reservations at 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583).
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