JetBlue offers L.A. flyover for $4

 JetBlue Airways is doing its part to help commuters during this weekend’s so-called Carmageddon.

 With Interstate 405 in Los Angeles set to be closed from late today until early Monday because of construction, the airline said it would offer $4 fares each way from Long Beach Airport to Bob Hope Airport in Burbank.

 “Fly JetBlue between Burbank and Long Beach this Saturday (7/16) only!” the airline’s website says. “Fares are $4 each way so get on board quick – book now through July 16 or while supplies last.”

 “This will be our shortest commercial flight,” JetBlue spokeswoman Sharon Jones told the Los Angeles Times. “We thought this would be a fun and unique idea. We looked at it as a way to introduce our product to customers who have never joined JetBlue.”

 JetBlue is offering two fights from Long Beach to Burbank and two from Burbank to Long Beach – both on Saturday. The flights will take 20 minutes.

Los Angeles Times