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JetBlue to reduce Newark, LaGuardia footprint as it forges ahead in Fort Lauderdale. June 17, 2026 A JetBlue Airlines plane lands near the Air Traffic Control tower at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Oct. 7, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. JetBlue Airways told CNBC on Wednesday that it will close its flight attendant base at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and tech operations bases there and at LaGuardia Airport in New York this fall as it seeks to reduce costs and beef up service in Florida, though it noted that no staff will lose their jobs. It said staff could bid or transfer to other bases. "JetBlue is making targeted schedule adjustments, ending seasonal service between Newark (EWR) and Los Angeles (LAX) and Las Vegas (LAS), to support growth in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport," the airline said in a statement. It comes as JetBlue earlier Wednesday said it would expand daily, cross-country flights with its lie-flat business class, Mint, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to San Diego on Nov. 19 and will add more Mint-equipped flights this winter to San Francisco and Los Angeles. JetBlue has spent years trimming unprofitable routes and cutting costs to return to steady profitability. Its last profitable quarter was two years ago, and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport push is a big part of its strategy, JetBlue President Marty St. George told CNBC earlier this month. The airline is scouting space for a high-end airport lounge there, too, he said. The airline is already the top carrier at Fort Lauderdale, though it was previously second to Spirit Airlines, the South Florida-based discounter that collapsed on May 2. JetBlue executives have called out the high costs of operating at airports like LaGuardia. "We are much, much smaller at LaGuardia than we were four years ago because it's a $40 [enplanement fee] airport for us. And the fountain is really pretty, but... I think people would rather have low fares than a really nice fountain," St. George said at a JPMorgan industry conference in March, referring to the 25-foot-tall water feature in the airport's Terminal B. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates LaGuardia and Newark airports, did not immediately comment.

JetBlue to connect Florida and California with premium Mint flights. USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida June 17, 2026, 4:31 p.m. ET * JetBlue is expanding its premium Mint service from Fort Lauderdale to several California destinations. * New daily service to San Diego will begin in November, with more flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco starting this winter. * The airline is increasing its focus on Fort Lauderdale, aiming for nearly 150 daily departures by winter. JetBlue Airways is continuing to lock in its South Florida dominance among low-budget airlines with expanded Mint premium service between Fort Lauderdale and several California destinations, including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and new daily service to San Diego International Airport (SAN). The San Diego flights will begin Nov. 19, JetBlue said in a June 17 release. Tickets are on sale now at jetblue.com and in the carrier's app, and TrueBlue customers who book on the new route by June 21 may be eligible to receive 2,500 bonus points, the release said. The others will launch starting this winter, the New York-based carrier said. JetBlue's business-class Mint flights offer fully lie-flat seats, dedicated storage, and curated dining, among other amenities, the company said. "Customers in Fort Lauderdale continue to choose JetBlue for a better coast-to-coast experience, and these additions give them even more of what they value most: more flights, more premium options and the comfort of Mint on key West Coast routes," said Daniel Shurz, JetBlue senior vice president, revenue, network and enterprise planning, in the release. JetBlue dominating budget air travel in South Florida. JetBlue and Spirit Airlines have long battled for ultra-low-budget supremacy at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, and since Spirit abruptly closed its doors in May, JetBlue has concentrated its efforts to establish Fort Lauderdale as a key focus city. The airline even cut routes from other airports and announced it was ending service to a Boston-area airport this summer to devote more resources to the Fort Lauderdale airport. Within days of Spirit's grounding, JetBlue announced 11 new domestic and international routes to and from Fort Lauderdale and increased service on more existing routes. By the end of May, it announced nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Caracas JetBlue expects to operate nearly 150 daily departures from Fort Lauderdale by this winter, the company said, over 75% more daily flights than last year. What JetBlue Mint service is coming to Florida? Fort Lauderdale to San Diego begins Nov. 19, with daily Mint flights. Daily Mint flights between Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles will expand to up to eight daily flights by this winter, JetBlue said, and daily Mint flights between Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco will expand to three. What is JetBlue Mint service? Debuted in 2014, Mint is JetBlue's top-of-the-line premium service for travelers who want to enjoy their flights in comfort. It features amenities such as: * Fully lie-flat seats with Tuft & Needle bedding, a memory foam pillow, and a customizable blanket kit * All-aisle access * Dedicated storage for shoes, laptops, more * A 17" TV and noise-isolating headphones * Curated wellness kits * Free high-speed Wi-fi * Free brand-name snacks and drinks * Restaurant quality meals * Open bar * Dedicated Mint check-in service, priority boarding, and preferred baggage claim More airlines are adding Florida flights. Several familiar names have increased their Florida presence this year, including: * Allegiant Air is bringing eight new nonstop routes to Florida in October. * American Airlines is adding more flights to Fort Lauderdale, with an additional daily flight to O'Hare International Airport (ORD), starting Sept. 9, and two additional daily flights to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) after Oct. 5. * Avianca Airlines added an additional daily flight on June 1 between Fort Lauderdale and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, Colombia. * Breeze Airlines is adding six more flights connecting Florida airports to Atlantic City, Pittsburgh, Cancun, and St. Thomas. * Delta Air Lines is adding additional flights between Boston and both Orlando and Miami, starting Dec. 19, and more Orlando flights between Detroit, Atlanta, and New York. * Frontier Airlines is adding daily service between Detroit and both Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, starting July 5, and at least nine more flights to Orlando to cities such as Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Memphis, Nashville and more. * Southwest Airlines is adding six new routes for Orlando, a Miami-Las Vegas route, and adding additional service for 17 cities at Orlando. 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JetBlue brings a New York restaurant vibe onboard Mint business class. By Web Team June 16, 2026 2 Mins Read JetBlue Mint customers will enjoy dishes such as Crown Shy's Citrus-Marinated Chicken and Pork Katsu. Image: Kent Hospitality Group JetBlue has named Kent Hospitality Group and Four Clovers Hospitality Group as the new onboard catering partners for its Mint business-class cabin, with new menus drawing on dishes from acclaimed New York City restaurants including Crown Shy, Birdee, Red Hook Tavern, and Hometown Bar-B-Que. The new menus will begin rolling out across JetBlue's domestic and transatlantic Mint routes from 31 July. Kent Hospitality Group's restaurants (Crown Shy and Birdee) will feature at launch, with offerings from Four Clovers Hospitality Group's Red Hook Tavern and Hometown Bar-B-Que to follow in early 2027. At launch, customers will be offered breakfast selections inspired by Birdee's popular Bacon, Egg and Cheese dish, alongside lunch and dinner options drawing from Crown Shy favourites such as citrus-marinated chicken and pork katsu. Kelly Kent, partner at Kent Hospitality Group, said, "New York has always been a city shaped by movement, culture, and great hospitality. As a hospitality group born and built here, we're excited to partner with JetBlue, New York's hometown airline, to bring a taste of the city's dining scene to travellers around the world." A taste of what's to come. The Crown Shy restaurant, located at 70 Pine Street in Manhattan's Financial District and led by executive chef Jassimran Singh, holds a Michelin star for its contemporary American menu. The restaurant opened in 2019, founded by the late chef Jamal James Kent. Birdee, on the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn, is led by executive pastry chef Renata Ameni and offers an all-day café menu that blends Michelin-level culinary techniques with accessible flavours. Hometown Bar-B-Que, founded by pitmaster Billy Durney, has locations in Brooklyn and Miami and blends American barbecue with global influences. Red Hook Tavern, also founded by Billy Durney and opened in 2019, is recognised by the Michelin Guide and is known for its Red Hook Tavern Burger. Full menus will be announced closer to the launch date.