JetBlue moves quickly to fill Spirit's gap, adds 11 routes from Fort Lauderdale

JetBlue moves quickly to fill Spirit's gap, adds 11 routes from Fort Lauderdale

Source: The Points Guy

Summary

JetBlue Airways is adding 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to fill the gap left by the collapse of Spirit Airlines. The new routes, which include destinations such as Baltimore, Charlotte, and Nashville, will begin in July. JetBlue is also seeking to grow its presence at FLL, with plans to increase its daily departures to about the size of its Boston base. The airline is offering discounted tickets to stranded Spirit passengers.


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The escape is carefully planned.

JetBlue’s new routes from FLL include Baltimore, Charlotte, and Nashville, among others. The airline is also seeking to grow its presence at FLL, with plans to increase its daily departures. Stranded Spirit passengers can take advantage of discounted tickets. And, as always, the best time to book flights for the cheapest airfare is still a mystery.

JetBlue’s vision of a major connecting base at FLL is finally taking shape.


Author: Evan Null