JetBlue Wins Spirit's LaGuardia Slots With $58.5M Bid
JetBlue acquired Spirit's LaGuardia Airport slots for $58.5 million, securing 12 daily round-trip flights through the bankruptcy process.
Jul 21, 20266 min
Airlines
JetBlue A321 Reports Drone Strike on Approach to JFK
A JetBlue A321 reported a mid-air drone strike at 3,000 feet while approaching JFK Airport; the FAA is investigating the incident.
Jun 30, 20264 min
Safety
Spirit Airlines Headquarters Auction and FLL Gate Update
Spirit Airlines extended bidding deadlines for its former headquarters as competitors like Avianca adjust operations at FLL following the liquidation.
Jun 27, 20264 min
Business
JetBlue Closes Newark Bases, Expands Fort Lauderdale Hub
JetBlue will close its Newark and LaGuardia operational bases this fall, shifting capacity to Fort Lauderdale following the collapse of Spirit Airlines.
Jun 19, 20264 min
Airlines
JetBlue Mint Rodent Incident Grounds A321neo for Inspection
A JetBlue Mint flight was grounded after a rodent appeared in the cabin, highlighting industry-wide safety protocols for in-flight pest incidents.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Safety
JetBlue Mint Class Review: Dublin to New York A321neo
JetBlue expands transatlantic service with its A321neo Mint product, offering lie-flat suites between Dublin and New York's JFK Terminal 5.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Airlines
JetBlue Expands at FLL, Targeting American Airlines Hub
JetBlue captures 36% market share at FLL following Spirit Airlines' collapse, targeting 150 daily flights by late 2026 to compete with American Airlines.
Jun 15, 20263 min
Airlines
JetBlue A321neo in Near Miss at Fort Lauderdale
A JetBlue flight executed an evasive maneuver near Fort Lauderdale after a midair encounter with an uncommunicative aircraft at 5,000 feet.
Jun 4, 20263 min
Safety
JetBlue Unveils Quisqueya la Bluebella A320 Livery in SDQ
JetBlue has unveiled its Quisqueya la Bluebella A320 livery at Las Américas International Airport to honor its leading role in the Dominican market.
May 30, 20263 min
Airlines
Spirit Airlines Closure: Workers Seek Jobs at FLL Career Fair
Following the Spirit Airlines closure, thousands of displaced workers are seeking new roles at the Port Everglades Career Fair in Fort Lauderdale.
May 28, 20263 min
Airlines
Spirit Airlines Liquidation: $1.61 Loss Per Dollar Revenue
Spirit Airlines ceased operations after an operating loss of $1.61 per dollar earned and a failed $500 million federal bailout request.
May 23, 20264 min
Business
JetBlue A220-300 Debuts 'Blueprint II' Special Livery
JetBlue debuted its 'Blueprint II' special livery on an Airbus A220-300, reimagining a fan-favorite design for its modern, all-Airbus fleet.
May 16, 20264 min
Airlines
Airbus Delays A220 Cockpit Barrier, JetBlue Seeks FAA Exemption
Airbus will miss the FAA's cockpit barrier deadline for the A220, prompting JetBlue to request a 12-month installation exemption due to delays.
May 4, 20264 min
Regulatory
Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations Following Blocked JetBlue Merger
Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations, resulting in 17,000 job losses, following its 2024 bankruptcy and a blocked merger attempt with JetBlue.
May 3, 20264 min
Business
JetBlue Launches 11 Florida Routes After Spirit Airlines Shutdown
JetBlue launches 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale following the abrupt shutdown of Spirit Airlines, absorbing key markets and expanding its Florida hub.
May 3, 20265 min
Airlines
Spirit Airlines Prepares for Shutdown After Government Rescue Fails
Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after a government bailout failed, causing competitor airline stocks including JetBlue's to surge.
May 2, 20264 min
Business
United, JetBlue Hike Bag Fees as Mideast Crisis Spikes Fuel
United and JetBlue are raising baggage fees by up to $10 as soaring jet fuel prices, driven by Middle East conflict, add millions to operating costs.
Apr 4, 20265 min
Business
United, JetBlue Raise Bag Fees Amid Surging Geopolitical Fuel Costs
United and JetBlue raised checked bag fees by up to $10, citing an 80-95% surge in jet fuel costs from the Strait of Hormuz geopolitical conflict.
Apr 3, 20264 min
Business
Airlines & OEMs Face Lawsuits Over Toxic Bleed Air Fumes
Airlines and manufacturers face a growing wave of lawsuits over toxic cabin air, with Boeing now targeted in a $40 million passenger injury claim.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Safety
JetBlue Seizes Top Spot at Fort Lauderdale with Major Expansion
JetBlue is expanding significantly at FLL, becoming the airport's top carrier as Spirit Airlines reduces capacity amid its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Mar 14, 20265 min
Airlines