JetBlue Expands Fort Lauderdale Focus City with New Flights and More Premium Mint Service
- Joe Breitfeller
- Jul 23
- 2 min read
JetBlue has today announced an expansion of their Fort Lauderdale Focus City network with four new destinations, increased frequencies on existing routes, and more premium Mint flying.

On Wednesday (July 23, 2025), JetBlue announced a significant expansion of flying to and from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), including four new destinations. The carrier will launch new, will year-round, nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta (ATL), Austin (AUS), Norfolk (ORF), and Tampa (TPA). Additionally, JetBlue will operate another daily flight on existing routes from Fort Lauderdale to Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and Richmond (RIC), to meet growing demand. For winter 2025/26, every JetBlue flight between Fort Lauderdale and Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco will offer the carrier's premium Mint experience, complete with lie-flat seating, elevated dining, and personalized service.
In Wednesday’s announcement, JetBlue’s VP – Network Planning and Airline Partnerships, Dave Jehn, said,
“Fort Lauderdale has long been a key market for JetBlue, and we’re excited to keep growing with the region. With new routes, more flights and the expansion of our award-winning Mint experience on more trips, and the best crewmembers in the business, we’re continuing to offer more reasons for South Florida travelers to choose JetBlue.
“We’re excited to add more Mint to popular routes from Fort Lauderdale and continue building on its success. Mint is a reimagined premium experience that offers a different level of comfort, privacy and hospitality. Our customers appreciate the difference, and we’re confident these expanded Mint routes will be a compelling option for travelers looking to elevate their journey.”

JetBlue's Additional Fort Lauderdale Flying - Courtesy JetBlue
Also commenting on JetBlue's expanded service, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport’s CEO and Director of Aviation, Mark Gale, added,
“As a longtime FLL air service partner, we applaud JetBlue's plans to add Tampa and Norfolk to our airport’s route map and resume flights to Atlanta and Austin. Additionally, the increased daily frequency on select high-demand U.S. routes this fall and the expanding availability of its Mint premium experience will all benefit FLL travelers.”
JetBlue is ‘New York’s Hometown Airline®’ and a leading carrier in Boston (BOS), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Los Angeles (LAX), Orlando (MCO) and San Juan (SJU). The airline carries guests to over 100 destinations across the U.S., Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe. JetBlue Airways Corporation trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBLU.
Source: JetBlue/Business Wire