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Jet off to Aspen or Disney World on JSX's new hop-on flights from Dallas

Be skiing the slopes in Aspen in no time.

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JSX hop-on jet service is ready to take off from Love Field to two of Dallasites' favorite hot spots: Aspen and Orlando.

According to an October 19 release, new daily nonstop flights from Dallas to Orlando, Florida will begin in mid-December, as will new nonstop winter-seasonal service from Dallas to Rifle/Aspen, Colorado. Fares start at $299 one-way.

Pre the release, details are:

New JSX Flights between Orlando (MCO) and Dallas (DAL) – starting December 15, 2022

Flights between Orlando (MCO) and Dallas (DAL) will begin Thursday, December 15, 2022, and will operate once daily year-round.
Introductory fares start at $299 one-way and include at least two checked bags (weight/size restrictions apply), onboard cocktails, and gourmet snacks.

New JSX Seasonal Flights between Dallas (DAL) and Rifle/Aspen (RIL) – starting December 16, 2022

Flights between Dallas (DAL) and Rifle/Aspen (RIL) will begin Friday, December 16, 2022 offering a holiday-oriented schedule through January 2, 2023. The regular service will officially start on Thursday, January 12, 2023, and will operate once a day on Thursdays and Sundays with a weekly Saturday flight commencing on February 16, 2023 throughout the winter season.
Introductory fares start at $369 one-way and include at least two checked bags such as snowboards and skis (weight/size restrictions apply), onboard cocktails, and gourmet snacks.
Go Rentals and a luxury shuttle service will be available for passengers to book upon arrival to the RIL hangar for quick access to area’s resorts.

Orlando is the nearest airport to the DisneyWorld complex, and Rifle/Aspen provides easy access to popular ski locations, including Aspen, Vail, and Beaver Creek. (Trivia tidbit: Rifle is also the area’s most reliable airport for clear weather, offering operating conditions that allow for a more reliable flight schedule. JSX adds.)

JSX is also adding service between Westchester County (HPN) and Orlando, and from Burbank (BUR) to Rifle/Aspen.

"Our new flights to Orlando and Rifle/Aspen reinforce our commitment to bringing travelers where they most want to go, in the most convenient and hassle-free way possible,” says JSX CEO Alex Wilcox in the release. “Whether in search of snowy mountains or sun-soaked theme parks, our expanded service provides a better travel option for families, couples, adventure-seekers, friends, and business travelers."

On JSX flights, passengers can check at least two bags, sip onboard cocktails, and spread out with business-class legroom onboard JSX’s single-seating aircraft "where every seat is both an aisle and a window," the company reminds. The 30-seat planes will beam up to SpaceX's Starlink Wifi by the end of the year, they say, and there's a pet-friendly policy that allows small dogs and cats to fly for free.

JSX also continues to tout its "no crowds, no lines, and no fuss" travel experience. Dallas travelers fly out of a private terminal at Love Field and can arrive just 20 minutes before "hopping on" their flight. Passengers have access to valet parking, touchless check-in, Wi-Fi lounges, and speedy baggage retrieval.

Founded in 2016, JSX relocated its headquarters from Irvine, California to Dallas in 2018. JSX debuted service from Love Field in June 2020, with introductory flights to Las Vegas and North Carolina, then added service to Houston and Austin, the West Texas golf resort Lajitas, Las Vegas, and special routes to Los Cabos, Mexico, Miami, and Destin, Florida.

Customers can book tickets online at www.jsx.com, via its mobile app, or by calling 800-435-9579. Reservations can also be made via JetBlue codeshare at www.jetblue.com or through businesses’ preferred corporate system.

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DFW expected to be 2nd busiest U.S. airport during 2025 holiday season

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DFW is projected to handle more than 7.98 million passengers during the 2025 holiday travel season, the report found.

North Texas travelers should budget extra time if they're flying from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. DFW is expected to see the second-highest passenger numbers in the country this holiday season, a new report says.

According to transport services provider Transfeero, DFW is estimated to receive nearly 7.98 million passengers during the 2025 holiday season, up from 5.86 million on average over the last five years.

DFW Airport posted to social media on November 21 that they're expecting about 3 million travelers to pass through the airport during the Thanksgiving travel period alone, November 21-December 2.

To come up with its estimates and rankings, Transfeero's experts analyzed 2020-2024 travel data for the months of November and December across 29 major U.S. airports to predict passenger numbers for 2025. The report also calculated the average number of passengers from 2020-2024 during the last two months of each year, combined it with 2025 estimates, and determined the expected growth rate for the upcoming travel season.

DFW's predicted surge in passenger traffic is 40 percent higher than the five-year average, the data revealed. The report also expressed that the busy travel season confirms "DFW's role as the central cross-country connector."

"Serving as American Airlines’ main base, [DFW's] location between coasts makes it an essential layover hub for both domestic and international travelers," the report's author wrote.

DFW's projected holiday passenger traffic was only outdone by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, Georgia. ATL is expected to see about 10.43 million passengers from November-December 2025, compared to a five-year average of about 7.04 million passengers.

The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics says November and December air travel often spikes by 20 percent or more when compared to the fall months.

"Every year, the final two months of the calendar bring a storm of travelers packing terminals, queuing for security, and racing to catch flights," the report said. "Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Eve, airports across America transform into organized chaos, moving millions of passengers eager to reunite with loved ones or escape to warmer destinations."

Projected air travel at other Texas airports
Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) ranked No. 15 on the Transfeero's list of the country's busiest airports during the 2025 holiday travel season. From 2020-2024, IAH saw an average 3.19 million passengers during November and December, and the number of passengers this year is expected to increase by 43 percent to 4.58 million travelers.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) ranked at the bottom of the list as the 28th busiest airport, despite passenger traffic expected to soar nearly 56 percent compared to previous years. An average 1.46 million passengers traveled through AUS during the months of November and December from 2020-2024, and the airport is expected to see over 2.27 million passengers during the same two-month period this year.

"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported in 2024 that Thanksgiving weekend alone saw over 30 million travelers, setting a record," the report said. "With consumer confidence rebounding and international restrictions long lifted, 2025 is shaping up to be another record year."

The top 10 U.S. airports expected to handle the most passenger traffic during the 2025 holiday season are:

No. 1 – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
No. 2 – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
No. 3 – Denver International Airport
No. 4 – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
No. 5 – Los Angeles International Airport
No. 6 – John F. Kennedy International Airport
No. 7 – Harry Reid International Airport
No. 8 – Orlando International Airport
No. 9 – Charlotte Douglas International Airport
No. 10 – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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