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Travel Weekly
7 hours ago
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- Travel Weekly
JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale operations as it refocuses on core markets
JetBlue will launch service this winter from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa and Norfolk, Va., and will also bring back service from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta and Austin, Texas, after yearlong suspensions. The carrier will fly daily from its South Florida focus city to Tampa beginning Dec. 4, competing against Southwest and Spirit. Regional Florida airline Silver also flew the route several times daily until liquidating last month. JetBlue will launch Fort Lauderdale-Norfolk service on Dec. 4, flying the route five-times weekly in competition with Spirit, Cirium flight schedule data shows. JetBlue connected Fort Lauderdale and Austin until April 2024. When the service resumes on Nov. 20, it will be twice daily, in competition with Spirit and Southwest. The New York-based airline dropped Atlanta service in June 2024. That route will resume Dec. 4 with daily flights, battling for market share with Delta, Frontier and Spirit. Southwest pulled out of Fort Lauderdale-Atlanta in April. JetBlue also plans to beef up frequencies from Fort Lauderdale to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Raleigh-Durham in North Carolina and Richmond, Va., beginning this fall. The increases will bring the carrier to 95 daily departures from Fort Lauderdale serving 37 cities in December. The moves are part of JetBlue's realignment toward its core markets of strength as it strives to return to profitability for the first time since 2019. In June, CEO Joanna Geraghty told JetBlue staff that won't happen this year, while saying that saying that additional underperforming routes would be axed. One casualty: the carrier's last remaining Miami route. It serves Boston and will end on Sept. 2.
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Travel + Leisure
02-07-2025
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
This Popular Airline Is Ending Service To Miami and Cut 5 Other Routes—What Travelers Need to Know
JetBlue loyalists will soon have to say farewell to its Miami route. The budget carrier recently confirmed to Travel + Leisure that it would be ceasing operations at Miami International Airport (MIA). The last flight is scheduled for Sept. 3, according to CBS News Miami. While JetBlue operates out of 30-plus cities in the U.S., Miami is not a major hub for the airline. In fact, the discount airline only runs one to two daily flights between Miami and Boston's Logan International Airport (BOS). According to the Miami Herald, JetBlue first started operating out of Miami International Airport four years ago and had as many as 14 daily flights from MIA. JetBlue will continue to operate flights from two other nearby Florida airports: Palm Beach International Airport and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport. JetBlue Corporate Communications told T+L that affected customers will receive refunds or travel alternatives, like flying to Fort Lauderdale. For travelers set on traveling to Miami International Airport on JetBlue, all hope is not lost. The airline recently announced an agreement with United Airlines to provide reciprocal loyalty benefits and earning opportunities on each airline. This means that a frequent-flyer on JetBlue could use their points to book a direct United-operated flight into MIA. JetBlue noted that airlines regularly update their route map due to customer demand and business priority. (In an internal memo, JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said the company is planning to "wind down underperforming routes," reported CBS News.) 'We continually evaluate how our network is performing and make changes as needed,' a spokesperson shared with T+L. In addition to the Miami cuts, the carrier is ending flights between San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Cancun in August. It's also suspending seasonal service between New York City's John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) and New Hampshire's Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, and reducing its Boston-to-Seattle flight to a seasonal service. Additionally, the seasonal flight connecting Boston and Grenada has been terminated. Network shakeups and changes is the case for many carriers. In January, Spirit Airlines trimmed back its route map including flights from New York to West Palm Beach, and Atlanta to New York. In February, low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines ceased operations in Concord, NC.
Skift
30-06-2025
- Business
- Skift
Qantas Tests A321XLR's Limits with Historic Nonstop Flight to Bangkok
Qantas is turning an aircraft delivery into a marketing moment for the Airbus A321XLR. While the record-setting flight grabs headlines, the bigger story is how single-aisle jets are reshaping long-haul route planning. Flight QF6041 isn't your regular Monday morning departure from Hamburg. As of 2 p.m. CET (8 a.m. ET), the aircraft is flying over Turkmenistan, and on course to make aviation history. Qantas being the operator of the new plane is a big clue about Monday's mission. The Australian flag carrier took delivery of the jet last week, and is now flying the plane back to the airline's HQ. The distance from the Airbus factory in Hamburg to Sydney is more than 9,000 nautical miles. A regular delivery flight for a single-aisle aircraft would typically include between two and four refuelling and crew-rest stops en route. But QF6041 is no ordinary aircraft. Qantas is accepting its first Airbus A321XLR – that's Xtra Long Range – and it plans to showcase its performance on the delivery flight Down Under. The aircraft is due to fly from Hamburg to Bangkok nonstop. If realized, this will be the longest A321XLR flight operated by a commercial airline. Qantas estimates the journey will cover more than 5,000 nautical miles. After a turnaround in the Thai capital, the XLR will continue from Bangkok to Sydney, with this second leg clocking in at around 4,000 nautical miles. If all goes to plan, the XLR, named 'Great Ocean Road,' will touch down in Sydney just after 10a.m. local time (8 p.m ET) on Wednesday morning. The total journey is due to take 42 hours, of which 21 hours will be in the air. Thousands are following the plane's progress on live flight-tracking websites such as Flightradar24. Qantas Pushes the Envelope While impressive, the historic flight is not entirely representative. The plane is not carrying any paying passengers or cargo. This makes the aircraft much lighter than normal and increases its overall range. Airbus' marketing materials say the A321XLR can fly up to 4,700 nautical miles 'in typical airline service.' Airlines tend to be more conservative about an aircraft's performance, taking in additional practical considerations on a route-by-route basis. This was highlighted by JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty at the Skift Global Forum last September. On the topic of destination targets for JetBlue's own fleet of A321XLRs, she cautioned: '[The range] is from the aircraft manufacturer, and you have to keep in mind that airlines always do their own studies to make sure that's accurate and sometimes it's not.' Despite New York JFK to Rome being within the official range of the A321XLR, Geraghty added: 'I'm not sure the XLR would actually make it to Rome with the level or reliability we would need. It's tougher to fly back in the wintertime and we don't want to have a technical stop to get gas over the Atlantic.' What's Next for Qantas and the XLR? Qantas is the latest big-name airline to switch from Boeing to Airbus for its next generation of planes. Despite huge retraining and operational complexities, the carrier is betting that the short-term pain will pay off handsomely. Monday's delivery flight is the first of an initial batch of 28 XLRs. These are planned to be direct replacements for Qantas' existing Boeing 737s. These previous-generation jets are due to leave the Qantas fleet over the next decade. Operating in one of the world's largest, yet least densely populated countries, Qantas is likely to feel the benefits of the XLR's improved range. It can fly around 1,500 nautical miles further than the outgoing 737s. The airline has highlighted Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands as possible new markets for the narrowbody jet. First Look Inside Qantas' New 'Xtra Long Range' Plane Qantas is the latest big-name airline to switch from Boeing to Airbus for its next generation of planes. Despite huge retraining and operational complexities, the carrier is betting that the short-term pain will pay off handsomely. Read More Despite being a replacement for the 737, the XLR is five meters (16.5 feet) longer than the Boeing jets. The larger plane can seat 197 passengers – an increase of 13% in overall capacity – with the amount of space between economy seats unchanged at 30 inches. In line with global industry trends, Qantas is using the new plane to boost the number of premium options. The XLR will have 20 business class seats in a 2-2 configuration, representing a 66% increase on earlier models. The upscale seats will have a pitch of 37 inches and offer a five-inch recline. Other perks include a wireless charging pad, an extendable cocktail table, and adjustable calf-rest and footrest. Qantas will be the type's first operator in the Asia-Pacific region. The XLR is already in service with Iberia and Aer Lingus who use it to fly nonstop from Europe deep into the U.S. Ultra low-cost carrier Wizz Air is also due to start flying the jet between Hungary and India, and from the UK to Saudi Arabia. Other future operators include Air Canada, American Airlines, and IndiGo. What am I looking at? The performance of airline sector stocks within the ST200. The index includes companies publicly traded across global markets including network carriers, low-cost carriers, and other related companies. The Skift Travel 200 (ST200) combines the financial performance of nearly 200 travel companies worth more than a trillion dollars into a single number. See more airlines sector financial performance. Read the full methodology behind the Skift Travel 200.
Travel Weekly
26-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
JetBlue to cease Miami operations and reduce Seattle service
JetBlue will halt operations at Miami Airport in September and operate Seattle service seasonally. The schedule cuts follow CEO Joanna Geraghty's staff memo last week, in which she stated that JetBlue would implement a variety of cost-cutting measures, including the elimination of underperforming routes, because a drop-off in demand will prevent JetBlue from returning to profitability this year. JetBlue had aimed to end a string of losing years; the airline has not been profitable since before the pandemic. JetBlue began serving Miami in 2021, augmenting its robust schedule at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport, and for a short while flew as many as five Miami routes. Currently, only Boston-Miami remains, with the airline having suspended Miami-New York JFK service on June 12. JetBlue will end Miami-Boston service on Sept. 2. JetBlue's two Seattle routes serve Boston and New York JFK. Last winter was the first in which the Seattle-New York route was moved to summer only, with flying suspended from November through March. Beginning Oct. 25, the airline will transition Seattle-Boston to summers only. The move, JetBlue said, will better match its flying with demand trends.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is my JetBlue flight canceled? Customers entitled to refunds, alternate routes as airline pulls out of Miami
With the summer travel season in full swing and next weekend's busy July 4 holiday nearing, many airlines are feeling the pinch of softer-than-expected travel demand, as Americans find it increasingly difficult to afford the high cost of vacations made worse by inflation and a recent string of tariffs from the Trump administration. Kroger is closing 60 stores: See the list of locations that are reportedly shuttering in 2025 so far NYC mayoral election live results: 3 ways to follow the high-stakes New York City race in real time What's behind the rise in interim CEOs JetBlue Airways, which has been struggling financially and hasn't made a profit since 2019, announced Saturday it would halt service out of Miami International Airport (MIA) effective September 3. The discount carrier currently has one or two flights to Boston each day. Fast Company has reached out to JetBlue for comment. A spokesperson for the airline told the Miami Herald that the move was 'to free aircraft for new routes.' He added: 'We've recently made the decision to end a small number of unprofitable flights, including between Boston and Miami.' And travelers booked on canceled flights 'will have the option to fly via Fort Lauderdale or receive a full refund to their original form of payment.' The carrier recently lost its bid for a $3.8 billion megamerger with Spirit Airlines after a federal judge ruled it would create a monopoly. Last Monday, JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty wrote a memo to employees that said the company was putting new cost-cutting measures into place to counter decreased travel demand, and was 'unlikely' to break even on operating margins this year, as reported by CNBC. 'We're hopeful demand and bookings will rebound, but even a recovery won't fully offset the ground we've lost this year, and our path back to profitability will take longer than we'd hoped,' Geraghty said in the staff memo viewed by CNBC. 'That means we're still relying on borrowed cash to keep the airline running.' Shares of JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) were trading down over 1% midday on Monday. JetBlue and other airlines pulled their 2025 financial forecasts, as many companies did in the wake of Trump's tariffs, due to overall economic uncertainty. For the first quarter of 2025, which ended March 31, JetBlue reported earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.59, beating analyst estimates, which were around -$0.61. Operating revenue was $2.1 billion, down 3.1% year over year. JetBlue has a market capitalization of $1.48 billion. The airline's next reported earnings are scheduled for late July. This post originally appeared at to get the Fast Company newsletter: Inicia sesión para acceder a tu cartera de valores
