JetBlue Continues Growth in Fort Lauderdale with Expanded Schedule
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 12, 2026--
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU), Fort Lauderdale’s leading airline, today announced continued growth at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), expanding service on four popular routes. This includes converting JetBlue’s current limited service between Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville (JAX), previously only offered for peak spring break travel, into daily year-round flying; providing customers with consistent, nonstop access between Northeast Florida and the airline’s South Florida focus city. The enhancements further strengthen JetBlue’s position as the airport’s number one carrier and reinforce its commitment to South Florida.
New and Expanded Flying to/from FLL:
City: | New & Expanded Service: | Previous Service: | New Schedule Start Date: |
Cartagena, Colombia (CTG) | Daily, year-round | 4 flights per week | June 11 |
Jacksonville (JAX) | Daily, year-round | Limited spring break | June 18 |
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | Twice-daily, year-round | Once daily | June 18 |
Tampa (TPA) | Twice-daily, year-round | Once daily | June 18 |
“These additions reflect the strength of demand we’re seeing in Fort Lauderdale and our continued commitment to building depth in our South Florida focus city,” said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president, revenue, network and enterprise planning, JetBlue. “We’re proud to continue investing in Fort Lauderdale with more year-round flying and added frequencies, ensuring it remains one of the strongest and most connected cities in our network.”
Strengthening Fort Lauderdale’s Leading Airline
Fort Lauderdale was JetBlue’s first destination, and 26 years later it remains a cornerstone of the airline’s network. Over the past year, the airline has added 20 additional destinations from Fort Lauderdale. Today, JetBlue operates the most departures of any airline at FLL and serves dozens of nonstop destinations across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.
The JetBlue experience has resonated with customers across South Florida, who enjoy the airline’s signature onboard experience — including fast, free unlimited Fly-Fi ®, seatback entertainment at every seat, and complimentary snacks and drinks.¹ Flights are available for purchase now at jetblue.com and on the JetBlue app.
About JetBlue
JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue 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.
- 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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