Minister of Tourism and Transport Ewart Brown has expressed confidence that low-cost airline JetBlue will begin a service to Bermuda in future.

Dr. Brown and airport General Manager James Howes met with JetBlue Airways chairman and founder David Neelemen for a one-hour discussion on the issue.

Speaking afterwards, he said: ?We were encouraged by the opportunity to meet Mr Neelemen in person and were impressed by his interest.

?We remain hopeful that JetBlue will give every possible consideration to serving Bermuda in the future.?