West coasters just got a new way to get to paradise.

The flight will operate once weekly.

With a 7 a.m. departure time, I woke up bright and early for the Saturday flight.

Flying over Eleuthera, Bahamas

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In a one-on-one interview, Hildebrandt talked about the new partnership and route.

I also got to order 3 out of the 5 small plates listed for the main event.

I ordered the pineapple, bread pudding, and frittata.

A woman waving the bahamas flag on an airplane, boarding gate at airport going to the Bahamas

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You could also get a side of chicken sausage on request.

So I, well, requested it.

The landing was smooth, and everyone was clapping as we completed the first trip from LA.

The JetBlue Airbus 321 on a tarmac

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