JETBLUE AXES SIX ROUTES AND DITCHES MAJOR AIRPORT AHEAD OF SUMMER VACATIONS

• JetBlue is slashing six routes and all flights to Miami International Airport
• But it isn't the only major airline making cuts this year 
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JetBlue passengers are in for a bumpy ride this year as the airline slashes six routes from its schedule and makes the bold move to cease operations at Miami International Airport.

The airline confirmed it will ditch the Miami airport by September 2, axing its only remaining route from Boston amid what it described as ongoing 'financial underperformance,' per Airline Geeks.

Instead, JetBlue will focus on nearby Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

However, Miami isn't the only destination disappearing from JetBlue's map. 

In a sweeping network shake-up, the airline is also suspending flights between San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Cancun, cutting seasonal service between New York and Manchester, New Hampshire, and dropping Boston to Grenada flights entirely. 

'We are also tweaking flying on a handful of routes that we were flying less than daily service (think one to three times a week), that were already seasonal, highly unprofitable, or that we had added to support the operation,' the company stated, according to the outlet. 

Even Boston to Seattle, a popular cross-country route, is being downgraded to seasonal service only, set to end in October and return next spring. 

Meanwhile, those flying from Buffalo to West Palm Beach will be grounded too with the seasonal connection, which was due to resume in October, now scrapped.

'Economic uncertainty has shaken consumer confidence and softened travel demand – hurting our plans for the year,' JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty told employees in a memo obtained by Axios. 

'While most airlines are feeling the impact, it's especially frustrating for us, as we had hoped to reach break-even operating margin this year, which now seems unlikely.'

She added: 'Our path back to profitability will take longer than we'd hoped (as) we're still relying on borrowed cash to keep the airline running.' 

Daily Mail has contacted JetBlue for comment.

JetBlue isn't the only major airline making big cuts ahead of summer.

In April, United Airlines slashed its domestic flight schedule by four percent, citing softer demand for US travel.

Despite the turbulence in domestic skies, the airline — which calls itself the largest airline in the US — reported surprisingly strong demand to fly overseas, especially in premium cabins.

Ticket sales to fly abroad rose five percent in the latest quarter.

The sales suggest a growing divide among travelers: richer flyers meant high-end luxury flights saw impressive growth in the segment.

Meanwhile, Americans with less cash to spend pulled back their spending habits.

During the first quarter of 2025, United posted a $387 million profit, reversing a $124 million loss in the same quarter last year and beating Wall Street's expectations.

'We expect to expand our lead further in challenging economic times,' United's CEO, Scott Kirby, said during the earnings call about the profit boost.

The outlook for the major airliner remains on shaky ground as the company weighs recession risks.

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2025-06-23T15:09:59Z