Meet Paul & Buddy: JetBlue Announces 'Pet Look-Alike' Contest Winners in Celebration of Its New JetPaws(TM) Pet Program

JetBlue's JetPaws Pet Look-Alike Contest Grand Prize Winners, Paul & Buddy. (PRNewsFoto/JetBlue Airways)

/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A recent contest hosted by JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) confirms that dogs really can look like their owners! The pet-friendly airline today congratulates Paul & Buddy, the grand prize winners of its 'Pet Look-Alike' contest held in celebration of JetPaws(TM), its exclusive new in-cabin program. Paul won roundtrip travel for two (and his little dog, too!) to any of the airline's 51 destinations.

This photo was taken while Paul and Buddy were camping at San Clemente State Beach in Southern California. JetBlue Crewmembers chose this photo for Paul and Buddy's uncanny physical resemblance as well as their mutually relaxed attitude while enjoying the sunset.

"Buddy and I are both laid back and vigilant for the safety of our family and friends, not to mention everyone has said we share similar facial features!" said Paul. "My wife Nicole and I fly JetBlue at least twice a year between our two home bases, San Diego and Boston. We like JetBlue's direct flights, the free entertainment and friendly crews and we are excited about earning bonus TrueBlue points when traveling with our dog. We are looking forward to a vacation where we can just sit on the beach and re-charge our batteries; plus, Buddy loves the ocean!"

From December 31, 2008 to January 9, 2009, customers were invited to submit their favorite resemblance photo of them and their pet. JetBlue posted the top submissions on its Web site during the contest and judging took place by the airline's crewmembers, who voted on the top five photos. Four runners-up were also chosen, including: Joe & Kramer; Meg & Little; Courtney & Herby; and Dan & Gizmo. They will all receive JetBlue's new JetPaws Pet Carrier and Pet Travel Kit. Photos of all contest winners can be found on www.jetblue.com/jetpaws.

JetBlue's JetPaws pet program was designed to provide pet owners with helpful Travel Petiquette(TM) guidelines, which outline the social graces of jetting with small dogs and cats. Customers traveling with Fido or Fluffy now receive two bonus award points for each flight through the TrueBlue customer loyalty program. A unique, custom-made pet carrier and separate travel kit co-designed by Cindy Adams, celebrated New York Post columnist, ASPCA board member and founder of Jazzy Park Avenue Dog products is also available.

Other program elements include a special welcome email for pet owners within one week of their booking and complimentary access to a downloadable e-booklet highlighting pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, parks and animal hospitals in some of JetBlue's top cities, including: Boston; Fort Lauderdale; Las Vegas; L.A./Long Beach; New York; Orlando; San Francisco; and Washington, D.C.

New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers Lots of Legroom and super-spacious Even More Legroom seats. JetBlue introduced complimentary in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services on aircraft "BetaBlue," a first among U.S. domestic airlines. JetBlue is also America's first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue's control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue serves 51 cities with 600 daily flights. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583) or visit www.jetblue.com.

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