JetBlue Expands Fort Lauderdale Operations With Record Schedule and New Routes

JetBlue Airways (JBLU) is set to expand its presence at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), solidifying its status as the airport’s leading carrier with a record 113 peak daily departures this winter. Beginning in November, the airline will roll out nine new nonstop routes, including its first-ever service to Cali, Colombia. Additional destinations include Aruba, Cartagena, Grand Cayman, Liberia, New Orleans, Pittsburgh, San Pedro Sula, and St. Maarten. To celebrate the milestone, JetBlue is offering introductory nonstop fares from FLL priced at $113 or less.

The low-cost carrier is also increasing service on nine high-demand routes, with added frequencies to Atlanta, Boston, Hartford, Cancún, Kingston, Punta Cana, San José, San Juan, and Santiago. By December, JetBlue will operate its largest-ever schedule from FLL, serving 46 nonstop destinations. While most flights are already open for booking, the schedule for Cali will be announced soon.

These initiatives align with JetBlue’s JetForward strategy, designed to build the premier East Coast leisure network. Fort Lauderdale—JetBlue’s very first destination 25 years ago—remains a cornerstone of its operations. To support this growth, the company plans to open a dedicated Mint base for in-flight crew members in early 2026, further underscoring its commitment to comfort, value, and a superior customer experience.

Travel Connections for Boston Flyers

As JetBlue increases service on key routes, including flights to and from Boston, this expansion will also boost demand for Boston airport taxi services. Boston Airport Taxi Cab provides dependable ground transportation to and from Logan Airport, helping travelers enjoy a smooth and stress-free journey.

Share Price Performance

Driven by these positive developments, JetBlue’s stock (JBLU) has advanced 22.9% so far this quarter, surpassing the industry’s 16.2% gain over the same period.

Stocks to Consider

Within the Zacks Transportation – Airline industry, investors may also want to consider LATAM Airlines Group (LTM) and SkyWest (SKYW).

LATAM Airlines currently holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). (Click here to view the full list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks.) The company is projected to deliver earnings growth of 45% this year. Its earnings track record is mixed, with results exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the last four quarters, missing once, and meeting expectations in one. Overall, LATAM has posted an average earnings beat of 4.04%.

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