Overview
- JetBlue announced in late May that it will end 11 “underperforming” routes this summer and shift those aircraft to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
- The reductions remove all JetBlue service from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and eliminate multiple routes from Newark, Hartford and Providence.
- Passengers on canceled flights are being offered full refunds or the option to be rebooked on other JetBlue flights, the airline said.
- Airport officials are seeking replacement carriers and local leaders warn the cuts could reduce connectivity and short-term revenue for smaller regional airports.
- The move follows Spirit Airlines’ abrupt shutdown earlier this month and reflects carriers’ rapid reshuffling of capacity as rivals try to fill demand in South Florida.