• July 13, 2011

JetBlue Airways is offering two special nonstop flights  between Los Angeles' Long Beach Airport and Bob Hope Airport in Burbank July 16 during "Carmageddon," a/k/a. the 405 Freeway closure.

Consumers can book the short flight at www.jetblue.com/overthe405 for $4 each way, including taxes and fees, or for $5 customers can also enjoy an "Even More Space" seat which includes early boarding and early access to overhead bin space as well as a spacious seat with extra legroom.

JetBlue is promoting the offer on Twitter using the hashtag #OverThe405. News of the closure of the usually congested thoroughfare has spread nationwide on talk shows and other media.

"We're helping Angelenos get over the gridlock altogether and enjoy the Valley or the beach, their favorite soccer match or a food festival, without having to brave the traffic jams to get there," said Mark Rogers, JetBlue's L.A. marketing manager.

For locals seeking refuge farther from home, JetBlue is offering a 40.5% discount on the airfare portion of any JetBlue Getaways vacation package to Las Vegas from Burbank or Long Beach, as well as an additional $40.50 off their entire vacation, when using promo code CA405 at www.jetblue.com/vacations. Vacations must be booked by Friday, July 15 for travel taking place July 16-19.--Tanya Irwin