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JetBlue Launches 11 New Destination from Fort Lauderdale, Offers Free Spirit Status Match

JetBlue has today announced an expansion of their Fort Lauderdale focus city with 11 new routes, helping to fill the gap left by Spirit Airlines.  The carrier will also offer status match for Spirit Silver and Gold loyalty program members.


JetBlue Expands Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Network with 11 New Destinations - Courtesy JetBlue
JetBlue Expands Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Network with 11 New Destinations - Courtesy JetBlue

On Monday (May 4, 2026), JetBlue announced an expansion of their Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) schedule and a new loyalty status match for eligible Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Silver and Gold members.  This is part of JetBlue’s effort to support travelers following the shutdown of Spirit Airlines last weekend.  The previously announced expansion includes 11 new destinations from FLL and increased frequencies on existing JetBlue routes.


In Monday’s announcement, JetBlue’s President, Marty St. George, said,


“We’re stepping up for Fort Lauderdale to ensure the availability of air service in this market.  Our focus is simple: make it easier for customers to stay connected with the people and places that matter, while delivering the service, comfort and value they expect from JetBlue.

“We know many Spirit customers are feeling the loss of the loyalty they built over time.  Our status match is designed to recognize that commitment and give them a seamless path forward with JetBlue—particularly in Fort Lauderdale, where we’re expanding service and offering more ways to travel with us.”


JetBlue's New Routes and Expanded Service To/From Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Courtesy JetBlue
JetBlue's New Routes and Expanded Service To/From Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Courtesy JetBlue

Today’s announcement builds on JetBlue’s position as Fort Lauderdale’s largest airline and reflects the carrier’s long-term commitment to South Florida, which has been a cornerstone of the JetBlue network since its founding.  With this expansion, JetBlue expects to operate nearly 130 daily departures from Fort Lauderdale this summer, marking the largest operation in the airline’s history from the airport and more than 75 percent more daily flights than in 2025.


As previously mentioned, in addition to the FLL expansion, JetBlue is also making it easier for eligible Spirit Airlines loyalty members to continue receiving recognition and perks.  For a limited time, Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Silver and Gold members can request a status match to JetBlue’s TrueBlue Mosaic program.  Eligible Free Spirit Silver and Gold members can match to Mosaic 1 and Mosaic 2 status and begin enjoying benefits designed to make travel more rewarding, seamless and comfortable.  To learn more about the loyalty match, please click here.


 

Source: JetBlue / Business Wire

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