# JetBlue Drops 2 Destinations, Cuts 7 Routes to Expand Fort Lauderdale Hub

_Jul 15 21:20_

Tags: JetBlue, Amsterdam, Boston, Providence, route network, airline, new route

JetBlue is ending service to Antigua and Daytona Beach, cutting four other routes, and shifting Boston-Amsterdam to seasonal to free up aircraft for Fort Lauderdale expansion

## Summary

JetBlue is cutting seven routes to pivot capacity to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), where it is growing as part of its "JetForward" profitability plan. The carrier will drop two destinations entirely and discontinue four other routes, while shifting one route to seasonal service. Specific changes include:
- Ending service to Antigua (ANU) from JFK on Oct. 31.
- Discontinuing JFK-Chicago O'Hare (ORD) on Oct. 25.
- Ending service to Daytona Beach (DAB) from JFK on Sept. 9.
- Discontinuing JFK-Nashville (BNA) on Oct. 25.
- Ending service to Vero Beach (VRB) from JFK on Sept. 9.
- Ending service to Daytona Beach (DAB) from Boston (BOS) on Sept. 9.
- Discontinuing the seasonal Providence (PVD)-Fort Myers (RSW) route on Sept. 9.
- Shifting Boston-Amsterdam (AMS) from year-round to summertime only starting Winter 2026. JetBlue aims to grow FLL from ~130 to over 150 daily departures this winter. The airline is also considering FLL as a potential third location for its new lounge network

## Why it matters

Affects JetBlue loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/jetblue-cuts-dayton-beach-antigua-fort-lauderdale) — JetBlue drops 2 cities, 7 routes in shift to beef up Fort Lauderdale

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