JetBlue Expands Fort Lauderdale Flying: 11 New Destinations, More Flights and Spirit Status Match

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With its largest-ever schedule from FLL, JetBlue brings South Florida customers more choices, more connectivity, and its award-winning experience at attractive fares

Airline introduces new loyalty status match for Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Silver and Gold members, making it easier for travelers to switch to JetBlue

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced that its expanded Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) schedule and a new loyalty status match for eligible Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Silver and Gold members are now available at jetblue.com and on the JetBlue mobile app.¹ Part of its effort to support travelers following the shutdown of Spirit Airlines, the previously announced expansion includes 11 new destinations from FLL and increased frequencies on existing JetBlue routes, giving customers more options to book the airline’s award-winning service and everyday affordable fares.

11 More Cities for FLL (Credit: JetBlue).

JetBlue will launch new nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and destinations across the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean.

• Six new JetBlue cities: Barranquilla, Colombia²; Baltimore; Cali, Colombia²; Charlotte, N.C.; Columbus, Ohio; and Indianapolis.
• New nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to existing JetBlue cities: Nashville, Tenn.; Detroit; Houston; Chicago; and Ponce, Puerto Rico.
• On high-demand existing routes from Fort Lauderdale JetBlue is adding additional daily flights to Austin, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Dallas/Fort Worth, Raleigh-Durham, Santo Domingo, and Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.
• From its focus city in San Juan, JetBlue will also launch service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

“We’re stepping up for Fort Lauderdale to ensure the availability of air service in this market,” said Marty St. George, president, JetBlue. “Our focus is simple: make it easier for customers to stay connected with the people and places that matter, while delivering the service, comfort and value they expect from JetBlue.”

The new and expanded flying, now available for booking, builds on JetBlue’s position as Fort Lauderdale’s largest airline and reflects the carrier’s long-term commitment to South Florida, which has been a cornerstone of the JetBlue network since its first flight. With this growth, JetBlue expects to operate nearly 130 daily departures from Fort Lauderdale this summer, marking the largest operation in the airline’s history from the airport and more than 75% more daily flights than in 2025.

The new routes give South Florida customers continued nonstop options for leisure, business and visiting friends and family, while also ensuring convenient access to Fort Lauderdale’s beaches, cruise port and the broader South Florida region. The additional flying leverages JetBlue’s existing scale, crews and infrastructure in South Florida, where the airline continues to grow its focus city.

New Loyalty Status Match for Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Members

As JetBlue expands in Fort Lauderdale, the airline is also making it easier for eligible Spirit Airlines loyalty members to continue receiving recognition and perks. For a limited time, Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Silver and Gold members can request a status match to JetBlue’s TrueBlue Mosaic program, giving travelers access to many of the benefits that make the JetBlue experience stand out.

“We know many Spirit customers are feeling the loss of the loyalty they built over time,” said St. George. “Our status match is designed to recognize that commitment and give them a seamless path forward with JetBlue—particularly in Fort Lauderdale, where we’re expanding service and offering more ways to travel with us.”

Through the new offer, eligible Free Spirit Silver and Gold members can match to Mosaic 1 and Mosaic 2 status and begin enjoying benefits designed to make travel more rewarding, seamless and comfortable. JetBlue’s TrueBlue program gives members more value and flexibility, with opportunities to earn points, unlock perks, and access benefits across JetBlue’s growing network, including its expanded schedule from Fort Lauderdale.

Customers can learn more about the status match offer, including eligibility requirements, required documentation, terms and conditions, and how to submit a request, at https://www.jetblue.com/trueblue/mosaic/match-to-mosaic.

New JetBlue cities with nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale:

To/From Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	Flights per day	Start date
Barranquilla, Colombia (BAQ)2	1x daily	Oct. 1, 2026
Baltimore (BWI)	3x daily	July 9, 2026
Cali, Colombia (CLO)2	1x daily	Oct. 15, 2026
Charlotte, N.C. (CLT)	3x daily	July 9, 2026
Columbus, Ohio (CMH)	1x daily	Nov. 2, 2026
Indianapolis (IND)	1x daily	Nov. 2, 2026

New nonstop service from existing JetBlue cities to Fort Lauderdale:

To/From Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	Flights per day	Start date
Nashville, Tenn. (BNA)	3x daily	July 9, 2026
Detroit (DTW)	2x daily	July 9, 2026
Houston (IAH)	3x daily	July 9, 2026
Chicago (ORD)	2x daily	July 9, 2026
Ponce, Puerto Rico (PSE)	1x daily	July 9, 2026

New nonstop service from San Juan:

To/From San Juan (SJU)	Flights per day	Start date
Baltimore (BWI)	1x daily	Nov. 2, 2026

More Choice, More Comfort, More JetBlue

All customers traveling on JetBlue enjoy the airline’s award-winning service, including fast, free, unlimited Fly-Fi®, seatback entertainment at every seat and complimentary snacks and drinks.³ JetBlue continues to bring South Florida travelers a differentiated experience that combines comfort, caring service and attractive fares; a combination that continues to make the airline a leading choice in Fort Lauderdale.

Book Better with JetBlue

Customers who book directly through jetblue.com are guaranteed to find JetBlue’s lowest fares, and can enjoy additional benefits including access to all of the airline’s fare options, as well as fare sales and promotions, some of which may not be available through other third parties; the ability to earn 2x TrueBlue points and participate in Points Pooling; seamless seat selections and upgrades to EvenMore® ; 24/7 direct access to JetBlue’s customer service channels; and more.

About JetBlue

JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline® and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Juan. The airline carries customers to more than 100 destinations throughout the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and Europe. For more information and the best fares, visit jetblue.com.

1. Terms and conditions apply. See https://www.jetblue.com/trueblue/mosaic/match-to-mosaic for details, program rules and eligibility requirements.
2. Subject to receipt of government authority.
3. Fly-Fi ^® and live television are available on all JetBlue-operated flights. Availability and coverage area may vary by aircraft. Details on inflight wi-fi and entertainment: https://www.jetblue.com/flying-with-us.

 

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