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Miami Herald
23-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
JetBlue is adding new flights in Fort Lauderdale. See destinations and details
About a month after pulling the plug on its last remaining flights from Miami International Airport, JetBlue Airways is ramping up business in Broward. The airline plans to add service this year between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and four new cities: Norfolk, Virginia, Tampa, Atlanta and Austin. The Long Island City-based carrier will also increase frequency between FLL and Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Raleigh-Durham. And the airline will make its premium Mint service more available on flights from Fort Lauderdale, the company announced Wednesday. Seats on all flights can be booked now. They start taking off as early as Oct. 26. The changes indicate that South Florida remains a lucrative market. They come after JetBlue resumed service in July between FLL and Philadelphia and Guayaquil, Ecuador. The airline said all the additions are in response to customer demand. But in June, the airline said it would stop flying from Miami International Airport starting Sept. 3. 'Fort Lauderdale has long been a key market for JetBlue, and we're excited to keep growing with the region,' Dave Jehn, vice president of network planning and airline partnerships, said in a statement. The moves also show a one-time low-cost carrier departing from that identity, looking to compete with the larger airlines that depend on business travelers. That's a growing trend across the airline industry. Broward-based Spirit Airlines this month introduced extra leg room and took out the middle row in several rows on many of its flights. It also renamed its cabins in June. MORE: Heading to Key West but don't want to drive? Spirit starting FLL flights JetBlue will offer its premium Mint service on the new flights between FLL and Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Phoenix. By this year's winter, every JetBlue flight between FLL and those three cities will offer Mint, with lie-flat seating, improved dining and personalized service. 'Mint is a reimagined premium experience that offers a different level of comfort, privacy and hospitality,' Jehn said. The new flights are a boost for FLL. In 2024, JetBlue accounted for 6.4 million passengers at the airport, second only to Spirit and about 19% of all travelers there. Through the end of June, 2025, JetBlue has had 3.2 million passengers at FLL, an 8.2% decline from last year, but still in second place. The airline is counting that more flights will increase those numbers. This summer, JetBlue i has an average of 72 daily departures to 31 destinations non-stop. In December, that will rise to 95 daily departures to 37 cities. New flights from FLL ▪ Norfolk, Virginia New service; starts Dec. 4, 2025; 5 flight per week ▪ Tampa New service; starts Dec 4, 2025; 1 daily flight ▪ Atlanta Return of service; starts Dec. 4, 2025, 1 daily flight ▪ Austin Return of service; starts Nov. 20, 2025; 2 daily flights ▪ Las Vegas Adding 1 daily flight to existing service; bringing total to 3 daily flights; starts Oct. 26, 2025 ▪ Los Angeles Adding 1 daily fight to existing service; bringing total to 6 daily flights; starts Nov. 21, 2025 ▪ Phoenix Adding 1 daily flight to existing service; bringing total to 2 daily flights; starts Oct. 26, 2025, winter seasonal ▪ Raleigh-Durham Adding 1 daily flight to existing service; bringing total to 2 daily flights; starts Oct. 26, 2025 ▪ Richmond, Virginia Adding 1 daily flight to existing service; bringing total to 2 daily flights; starts Oct. 26, 2025
Travel Daily News
05-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
JetBlue and Brightline launch partnership in Florida
JetBlue and Brightline, America's first and only privately owned, operated, and maintained passenger rail system, announced a new partnership that offers customers a seamless air-and-rail booking experience for travel across Central and South Florida. For the first time, JetBlue customers can book Brightline tickets directly on as part of a combined itinerary providing even more options to get to and from cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. 'As we continue to grow in Florida and offer more flights to and from cities like Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando, our partnership with Brightline helps us deliver even more value and convenience to our customers,' said Dave Jehn, vice president, network planning and airline partnerships, JetBlue. 'JetBlue and Brightline share a commitment to innovation and great service, and together we're expanding transportation options for all of our customers to get to where they want to go, whether they're starting their journey, heading to their final destination, or adjusting plans along the way.' Brightline provides easy connections between JetBlue flights and stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. The Orlando station, located at Orlando International Airport, allows for effortless transfers between air and rail. In South Florida, Brightline offers shuttle service between airports and nearby stations, included in the JetBlue air-and-rail booking for added convenience. When booking JetBlue's Mint or core experience, customers can be matched with Brightline's available Premium or Smart fare classes, respectively. 'We are proud to partner with JetBlue to enhance connectivity throughout Florida,' said Barbara Drahl, senior vice president of marketing and commercial strategy at Brightline. 'This partnership enables travelers to book a single ticket for both air and rail, offering a fast, reliable, and eco-friendly rail transportation option while seamlessly connecting to JetBlue's extensive network.' JetBlue customers with air-and-rail itineraries can take advantage of Brightline's comfortable and reliable train service, which includes high-speed connectivity, spacious seating, a premium onboard experience, and direct access to beloved destinations across Central and South Florida. In addition to expanding travel options for new bookings, this agreement also enables JetBlue to offer alternative itineraries that incorporate Brightline rail segments during periods of irregular Florida operations, providing more flexibility for customers and enhancing recovery options when travel doesn't go as planned.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JetBlue's Latest Big Partnership Isn't With Another Airline
JetBlue is teaming up with Brightline, the nation's first private, intercity rail operator. As part of the new initiative, JetBlue customers will be able to book itineraries that feature both a flight and a train trip. As The Points Guy reports, JetBlue's new collaboration with Brightline arrives after the New York based airline announced a new partnership with United Airlines. "This partnership enables travelers to book a single ticket for both air and rail, offering a fast, reliable, and eco-friendly rail transportation option while seamlessly connecting to JetBlue's extensive network," Barbara Drahl, Brightline senior vice president of marketing and commercial strategy, said in an official statement Tuesday. As part of the new collab, JetBlue-Brightline connections will include complimentary shuttle service between airports and nearby stations. Whether you're flying in coach or opting for JetBlue's premium cabin, passengers can expect product overlap. On air and rail bookings, passengers flying via JetBlue economy tickets will shift to a standard "Smart" fare on Brightline, while passengers flying Mint will then shift into Brightline's premium cars. "Together we're expanding transportation options for all of our customers to get to where they want to go, whether they're starting their journey, heading to their final destination, or adjusting plans along the way," said Dave Jehn, JetBlue's vice president of network planning and airline partnerships, in a statement announcing the news. JetBlue's new initiative with Brightline arrives two years after the latter extended its Florida rail service, linking the Sunshine State's coast with the terminals at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The train runs from Orlando to Miami, with intermediate stops in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale, and Aventura. It reaches speeds of up to 125 miles per hour, the fastest train in North America aside from Amtrak's Acela service. JetBlue's Latest Big Partnership Isn't With Another Airline first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 3, 2025
Travel Weekly
03-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
JetBlue partners with Brightline rail service in Florida
JetBlue has partnered with the Brightline passenger train service in Florida to enable travelers to book air and rail together. JetBlue says customers will be able to book Brightline tickets on as part of a combined itinerary. Brightline has stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando. The Orlando station, located at Orlando International Airport, allows for simple transfers between air and rail. In South Florida, Brightline offers shuttle service between airports and train stations, and it's bookable on JetBlue's website. "As we continue to grow in Florida and offer more flights to and from cities like Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando, our partnership with Brightline helps us deliver even more value and convenience to our customers," said Dave Jehn, JetBlue's vice president, network planning and airline partnerships. In addition to expanding travel options for new bookings, the agreement enables JetBlue to offer alternative itineraries that incorporate Brightline rail segments during periods of irregular Florida air operations.
Newsweek
03-06-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
JetBlue Launches Plane to Train to Plane Service in Florida
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. JetBlue, a low-cost carrier airline, has teamed up with Brightline, a privately owned high-speed rail service, to deliver multi-mobility options for residents of and visitors to Florida, the companies announced Tuesday. The partnership is designed to deliver seamless air-to-rail travel throughout Central and South Florida, which are home to some of the state's most well-known attractions, including Walt Disney World Resort, Hard Rock Stadium and Wynwood Walls. "As we continue to grow in Florida and offer more flights to and from cities like Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando, our partnership with Brightline helps us deliver even more value and convenience to our customers," said Dave Jehn, vice president, network planning and airline partnerships, JetBlue, in a press release. "JetBlue and Brightline share a commitment to innovation and great service, and together we're expanding transportation options for all of our customers to get to where they want to go, whether they're starting their journey, heading to their final destination, or adjusting plans along the way." JetBlue planes' tailfins. JetBlue planes' tailfins. JetBlue Tickets for one-way or round-trip airfare that includes one-way or round-trip train tickets will go on sale. The airline currently services the Florida cities of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Meyers, Jacksonville, Key West, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa and West Palm Beach. Brightline currently links the cities of Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando, Florida. The company also offers shuttle service between airports and train stations for customers who book JetBlue Mint business class or core economy class tickets. The train transit company's pet-friendly and ADA-accessible train service features are similar to those of airlines. Customers can take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi onboard as well as USB Type-A and Type-C charging ports at every seat and food and beverage stations. Also like JetBlue and other airlines' fares, the cost of taking Brightline rail service depends on the destination, time of day, date and number of tickets being purchased, in addition to fare class. Customers who opt for Brightline's Premium ticket offering receive an upgraded experience, including complimentary snacks and beverages, access to a lounge and a $10 Uber voucher. The partnership has another benefit. When travel operations are interrupted due to weather, mechanical, staffing or other types of issues, JetBlue can offer customers alternative itineraries that incorporate Brightline rail segments with an aim to help customers get to their destination sooner. JetBlue isn't the first airline to have a train travel partnership, though they are more common in Europe than America. Lufthansa is partnered with Deutsche Bahn and Air France with Thalys.
