In the wake of what is now being called the worst mass shooting in the history of the United States, JetBlue is stepping up to help the families of the victims in a major way.

The New York-based airline announced Tuesday it will be offering free flights to immediate family members and domestic partners impacted by the shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida that left 50 dead and wounded dozens of others.

In addition, the airline said it will be making a donation to help those impacted by the tragic shooting.

JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes told Conde Nast Traveler that the company is "working with the City of Orlando, the LGBTQ community, and other government and community-based groups to identify our beneficiaries."

She said that executives from the company would be traveling to Orlando on Tuesday to find out how they can better assist there.

JetBlue has long been a supporter of the LGBT community. In 2010, JetBlue ran the first-ever LGBT-exclusive route in the U.S., a San-Francisco-to-Long-Beach flight dubbed "JetPride."

“With our mission to inspire humanity, we have an incredible opportunity to do what’s right for Central Florida after this tragedy—and together, we are doing just that,” Hayes said in a memo.

Anyone in need of assistance should call 1-800-JETBLUE. JetBlue is also offering fee waivers to anyone booked to fly in to or out of Orlando who needs to change their flight. Read the original story here.

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