Overview
- JetBlue, which announced the change Thursday, will operate its final Manchester flight on July 8, 2026.
- The airline said it is dropping a small set of underperforming routes to free planes for markets with stronger demand.
- Company statements linked the pivot to a capacity crunch and to gate space opening in Fort Lauderdale after Spirit’s shutdown.
- Airport officials said they spent two years offering incentives and heavy marketing to support JetBlue, but rising jet fuel costs deepened the airline’s challenges.
- Customers on affected flights will get direct notices and can switch to another JetBlue flight where available or receive a full refund, and the airport will seek replacement carriers.