# JetBlue adds 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale to replace Spirit Airlines

_May 2 13:45_

Tags: American Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Colombia, Fort Lauderdale, Puerto Rico, US Domestic, United States

JetBlue is launching 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to replace service lost by Spirit Airlines' collapse, including new markets like Baltimore, Charlotte, and Barranquilla

## Summary

JetBlue Airways is expanding its network at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) by adding 11 new routes to fill the gap left by Spirit Airlines' recent closure. The new service begins in July, with some routes extending into October and November. The new routes include:
- Baltimore (BWI): Thrice daily starting July 9
- Charlotte (CLT): Thrice daily starting July 9
- Chicago O'Hare (ORD): Twice daily starting July 9
- Detroit (DTW): Twice daily starting July 9
- Houston (IAH): Thrice daily starting July 9
- Nashville (BNA): Thrice daily starting July 9
- Ponce, Puerto Rico (PSE): Daily starting July 9
- Barranquilla, Colombia (BAQ): Daily starting Oct. 1
- Cali, Colombia (CLO): Daily starting Oct. 15
- Columbus, Ohio (CMH): Daily starting Nov. 2
- Indianapolis (IND): Daily starting Nov. 2 Six of these airports (Baltimore, Charlotte, Columbus, Indianapolis, Barranquilla, and Cali) are not currently served by JetBlue. This expansion positions JetBlue as a primary beneficiary of Spirit's exit, which removed nearly 2% of U.S. domestic seats. Other carriers like Frontier, American, Southwest, and United are also offering discounted tickets to stranded Spirit passengers

## Why it matters

Affects 5 airline programs (American Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest...). New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/jetblue-fort-lauderdale-11-new-routes-spirit-airlines) — JetBlue moves quickly to fill Spirit's gap, adds 11 routes from Fort Lauderdale

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