Long Island MacArthur Airport Looks to Become JetBlue Destination CheapOair Staff July 18, 2011 general 1 Comment Sen. Charles Schumer has lent his voice to Long Island’s MacArthur Airport’s Fight in becoming JetBlue’s new Northeast destination. Schumer was quoted in the CBS report saying he thinks the Long Island airport has a good shot at getting selected. The airport is said to be competing with two other out-of-state airports. All of the hoopla is for JetBlue’s Northeast expansion plan, which is set for 2013.