# JetBlue Proposes Moving to LaGuardia's Historic Marine Air Terminal to Cut Costs

_Jul 28 19:14_

Tags: JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, LaGuardia Airport, airline, industry news

JetBlue is exploring a move from its modern Terminal B to the 1940s-era Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia Airport to leverage lower costs from newly acquired Spirit Airlines slots, pending Port Authority approval

## Summary

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty announced the airline's interest in exiting LaGuardia's Terminal B in favor of the historic, 1940s-era Marine Air Terminal (Terminal A). The move is motivated by cost reduction; Terminal A lacks the premium amenities of Terminal B but offers significantly lower operating costs. JetBlue recently acquired coveted takeoff and landing slots from Spirit Airlines, which collapsed in May, and hopes to take over the gates in Terminal A. While the terminal is less modern and lacks features like water features and extensive shopping, executives believe the economic benefits could lead to better fares for customers. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is currently in dialogue with JetBlue regarding the space needs and potential switch. Industry analysts view this as a unique opportunity for JetBlue to expand its New York operation, which has recently focused more on JFK

## Why it matters

Affects 7 airline programs (Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines...).

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/jetblue-new-york-laguardia-airport-vision) — It might be LaGuardia's nicest terminal. So why does JetBlue want out?

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