Jetblue Airways Joins WICB As Partner For International Cricket
Beyond USA May 3, 2015 admin 0
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The West Indies Cricket Board announced a new sponsorship and partnership deal with JetBlue Airways. The New York-based airline is the official partner for the 2015 Series of International Cricket.
The season of international cricket will feature three Tests between West Indies and England for the Wisden Trophy followed by two Tests between West Indies and Australia for the Frank Worrell Trophy.
WICB’s Commercial Manager Nelecia Yeates hailed the new agreement as a step forward for the airline in the Caribbean, as well as a huge fillip for the most beloved sport in the region.
“We at the WICB are delighted to welcome JetBlue to the beautiful shores of the Caribbean and to the wonderful game of cricket as the newest partner to West Indies cricket. JetBlue is a respected brand and we are thrilled they have chosen to support West Indies cricket in such a meaningful way,” said Yeates.
“This agreement will create some exciting new opportunities for our fantastic fans. We have a large number of West Indians living in the United States – especially in the Tri-State area – so this new partnership will make it a lot easier for them to travel home to see their favourite team in action in the game we all love.”
“JetBlue prides itself on being a good partner in every community that we serve. That is why we’re proud to support cricket, as it is a cherished sport in the region,” said Robin Hayes, JetBlue’s President and CEO. “JetBlue now offers the most flights to the Caribbean, and so we look forward to being the airline of choice for North American fans to see their favorite teams at the matches.”
As part of the agreement between the WICB and JetBlue, several lucky cricket fans attending the Test matches will win return tickets from their home base in the Caribbean to New York.
The Wisden Trophy Series started on April 13 and will end on May 5 with matches at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in Antigua; the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada and Kensington Oval in Barbados.
The Frank Worrell Trophy Series will be played from June 3 to June 15 with matches at Windsor Park in Dominica and Sabina Park in Jamaica.
