Source: The Points Guy
Summary
JetBlue is expanding its presence in Fort Lauderdale, adding new routes and increasing flights, while cutting back on underperforming routes from other East Coast airports. The airline is ending service from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and reducing flights to several Caribbean and Central America destinations from Newark Liberty International Airport and other East Coast airports. The changes are part of JetBlue’s strategy to focus on its “third tentpole” in Fort Lauderdale, alongside its hubs in New York and Boston.
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JetBlue’s expansion in Fort Lauderdale comes with a price: the airline is cutting back on routes from other East Coast airports. The carrier is ending service from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and reducing flights to several Caribbean and Central America destinations. Meanwhile, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is getting a boost, with JetBlue adding new routes and increasing flights. It’s a calculated move to focus on the airline’s “third tentpole” in South Florida. The question is, will this strategy pay off in the long run?
Author: Evan Null
