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JetBlue is adding 11 routes from Spirit's former Florida hub to 'fill the void.' Here's the full list.
JetBlue airplane at gate waiting for boarding, Palm Beach International Airport, Florida. : Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images 2026-05-02T15:11:32.051Z JetBlue says it will "fill the void" created by the collapse of Spirit Airlines. It plans to fly 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale, including six all-new destinations. JetBlue says it expects to operate nearly 130 daily departures from the Florida city this summer. Just hours after the collapse of Spirit Airlines on Saturday, rival low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways announced plans to add 11 new routes from its — and what was once Spirit's — primary Florida hub, Fort Lauderdale. With the earliest flight starting on July 9, JetBlue listed six new destinations: Barranquilla, Colombia — October 1Baltimore — July 9Cali, Colombia — October 15Charlotte, N.C. — July 9Columbus, Ohio — November 2Indianapolis — November 2JetBlue said it would add new nonstop service from the following cities it already services: Nashville, Tenn. — July 9Detroit — July 9Houston — July 9Chicago — July 9Ponce, Puerto Rico — July 9Reflecting on Spirit's closure, JetBlue chief executive officer Joanna Geraghty said: "This is really tough news for the thousands of Spirit team members affected, as well as the customers who were planning trips on Spirit."We got to know many of their crew members during our acquisition talks, and we're thinking about everyone whose lives are being disrupted. We want to help fill the void created by this loss."JetBlue expects to operate nearly 130 daily departures from Fort Lauderdale this summer, marking the largest operation in its history from the airport, with 75% more daily flights than 2025.JetBlue is among a number of airlines offering to help stranded Spirit passengers in the coming days. Carriers like United and Southwest have published price-capped rescue fares on Spirit's former routes; fares are roughly $200-$400, depending on the airline. Spirit collapsed and ceased operations early Saturday after talks with the Trump Administration for a bailout fell through. In its absence, prices on routes it once served but now have less competition will likely go up. Airlines Read next
JetBlue is adding 11 routes from Spirit's former Florida hub to fill ...
JetBlue airplane at gate waiting for boarding, Palm Beach International Airport, Florida. : Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images 2026-05-02T15:11:32.051Z JetBlue says it will "fill the void" created by the collapse of Spirit Airlines. It plans to fly 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale, including six all-new destinations. JetBlue says it expects to operate nearly 130 daily departures from the Florida city this summer. Just hours after the collapse of Spirit Airlines on Saturday, rival low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways announced plans to add 11 new routes from its — and what was once Spirit's — primary Florida hub, Fort Lauderdale. With the earliest flight starting on July 9, JetBlue listed six new destinations:Barranquilla, Colombia — October 1Baltimore — July 9Cali, Colombia — October 15Charlotte, N.C. — July 9Columbus, Ohio — November 2Indianapolis — November 2JetBlue said it also would add new nonstop service from the following cities:Nashville, Tenn. — July 9Detroit — July 9Houston — July 9Chicago — July 9Ponce, Puerto Rico — July 9"This is really tough news for the thousands of Spirit team members affected, as well as the customers who were planning trips on Spirit," JetBlue chief executive Joanna Geraghty said."We got to know many of their crew members during our acquisition talks, and we're thinking about everyone whose lives are being disrupted. We want to help fill the void created by this loss."JetBlue expects to operate nearly 130 daily departures from Fort Lauderdale this summer, marking the largest operation in its history from the airport, with 75% more daily flights than in 2025.JetBlue is among several airlines offering to help stranded Spirit passengers in the coming days. Carriers like United and Southwest have published price-capped rescue fares on Spirit's former routes; fares are roughly $200-$400, depending on the airline.Spirit collapsed and ceased operations early Saturday after talks with the Trump administration for a bailout fell through. In its absence, prices on routes it once served but now have less competition will likely go up. Airlines Read next
JetBlue Offers Rescue Fares Following Spirit Airlines Operational Shutdown
JetBlue introduces $99 rescue fares and plans 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale after Spirit Airlines ceased all business operations on May 2, 2026.
Stranded Spirit fliers get $99 JetBlue fares as Fort Lauderdale grows
In addition, the airline plans to offer interview opportunities to qualified Spirit team members impacted by the shutdown. ... In addition to capping fares, JetBlue is adding new service to further expand options for customers in · Fort Lauderdale. The additional flying builds on JetBlue’s role as Fort Lauderdale’s largest airline and reflects the carrier’s commitment to providing its award-winning service and competitive fares for · South Florida travelers during a period of meaningful change in the market.
