JetBlue Expands Fort Lauderdale Operations, Hires Former Spirit Employees as Service Grows

JetBlue Launches Largest-Ever Fort Lauderdale Schedule, Reinforcing Long-Term Commitment to South Florida

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JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale operations, hires former Spirit employees as service grows

JetBlue is expanding its footprint at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, adding more flights, hiring former Spirit Airlines employees and positioning itself to capture travelers following Spirit’s exit from the market.

JetBlue expands at Fort Lauderdale as it seeks to fill the gap left by Spirit

A JetBlue Airways plane takes off from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 31, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

JetBlue CEO Talks Fort Lauderdale Growth, Lounges, and More

JetBlue is betting big on Fort Lauderdale, and while the airline isn’t ready to reveal everything that’s coming next, CEO Joanna Geraghty did share a few new insights. After a JetBlue event at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), I chatted briefly with Geraghty to talk about BlueHouse Lounges, premium cabins, Europe service, South America routes, and the airline’s plans for South Florida. The conversation came as JetBlue unveil…

JetBlue Launches Largest-Ever Fort Lauderdale Schedule, Reinforcing ...