WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WWLP) - The Connecticut Airport Authority announced on Wednesday that JetBlue will launch nonstop flights between Bradley International Airport (BDL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Person died aboard flight from Paris to Boston These nonstop flights are set to take off on April 30th and will be operating daily, year-round. This is part of JetBlue's expansion in Connecticut, which has increased 35 additional weekly flights between Bradley International Airport and their Florida destinations this winter. JetBlue will also be offering 30 percent more seats this summer from BDL than last summer. “We are excited for JetBlue’s continued growth at Bradley International Airport,” said Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. “Their new service to JFK will not only quickly connect our passengers with New York City, it will also facilitate easy access to JetBlue’s domestic and international network.” "JetBlue is proud to announce new service between Hartford and New York’s JFK,” said David Jehn, Vice President of Network Planning and Airline Partnerships at JetBlue. “This route underscores our commitment to providing customers in Connecticut with seamless access to the extensive network we serve from our New York focus city. Whether customers are traveling to New York for business or connecting to one of our many destinations across the U.S., Caribbean, and beyond, they’ll enjoy our low fares, award-winning service, and convenience.” How long does it take to get to New York from Springfield? By car, it takes 2 hours 57 minutes if you take I-84 from Springfield to get to New York. If you take a bus to get to New York from Springfield Union Station, it will take you between 3 hours 23 minutes to 3 hours 58 minutes. By train, the ride would take anywhere between 3 hours 37 minutes to 4 hours 3 minutes. Local News Headlines Egg supply dwindles due to Bird Flu outbreaks National Bagel Day: Where to get the best bagels in western Massachusetts Health New England sale called off, according to Baystate Health Nonstop flights added from Bradley International Airport to New York City WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.