As Broward-Based Spirit Continues To Flail, JetBlue Increases Commitment To South Florida.
BROWARD COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com)(FloridaTravelWatch.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — JetBlue on Wednesday announced multiple new routes from Fort Lauderdale. The new services includes nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to nine more destinations across the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. JetBlue also announced that intends to serve Cali, Colombia—a brand new destination for the airline. The announcement comes days after Spirit Airlines, based in Broward, again filed for bankruptcy protection.
New Routes from FLL:
- Cali, Colombia (CLO)
- Aruba (AUA)
- Cartagena, Colombia (CTG)
- Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (GCM)
- Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR)
- New Orleans (MSY)
- Pittsburgh (PIT)
- San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP)
- St. Maarten (SXM)
“As the top airline in Fort Lauderdale, with more departures than any other carrier on peak travel days, JetBlue is proud to keep raising the bar for customers in South Florida and to continue bringing them to the places they want to go,” said Dave Jehn, JetBlue’s vice president, network planning and airline partnerships. “By adding new routes and expanding service to top destinations, we’re giving travelers more opportunities to enjoy the comfort, quality service and value that sets JetBlue apart.”
“We are truly excited and welcome this expansion with open arms,” said Mark E. Gale, FLL CEO/Director of Aviation. “With the addition of seven international and two domestic routes from FLL, this gives South Floridians more convenient and cost-effective ways to visit and enjoy these cities, whether traveling for business or leisure.”
To celebrate the airline’s 113 peak daily flights from Fort Lauderdale later this year, customers can now enjoy fares starting at $113 or less from Fort Lauderdale to any of the 46 nonstop destinations JetBlue will serve this fall.
In addition to the nine new routes, the airline will also increase service on nine popular existing routes to give South Florida customers even more choices to:
- Atlanta (ATL)
- Hartford, Conn. (BDL)
- Boston (BOS)
- San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU)
- Cancún, Mexico (CUN)
- Kingston, Jamaica (KIN)
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ)
- San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
- Santiago, Dominican Republic (STI)
Building on a Legacy at FLL
Fort Lauderdale, JetBlue’s first destination, has grown with the airline for a quarter of a century and remains a key focus city and major gateway to popular spots across Latin America and the Caribbean. In April, JetBlue announced new service from FLL to Guayaquil, Ecuador and Philadelphia. Then in July, JetBlue announced a further FLL expansion with new service to Atlanta, Austin, Norfolk and Tampa, along with expanded Mint® service, JetBlue’s premium travel experience featuring lie-flat seats, curated dining and added comfort.
