# JetBlue Trims 12 Routes, Ends Manchester Service to Focus on Fort Lauderdale

_May 19 17:15_

Tags: JetBlue, Caribbean, Central America, Fort Lauderdale, Hartford, Manchester, Newark, Orlando, Providence, route network

JetBlue is ending service from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) effective July 8 and cutting 11 other routes, primarily affecting Caribbean and Central America connections from Newark, Hartford, Orlando, and Providence

## Summary

JetBlue is executing a network shakeup to support its growth at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The airline will end service from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) effective July 8, less than 18 months after launch. Additionally, JetBlue is making targeted seasonal adjustments to 11 other routes, described as underperforming, to align with customer demand. The affected routes include: - Hartford (BDL) to Tampa (TPA)
- Newark (EWR) to Aruba (AUA)
- Newark (EWR) to Cancun (CUN)
- Newark (EWR) to Punta Cana (PUJ)
- Newark (EWR) to Santo Domingo (SDQ)
- Orlando (MCO) to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO)
- Orlando (MCO) to San Juan (SJU)
- Providence (PVD) to San Juan (SJU) [seasonal suspension] The cuts are part of a strategy to strengthen JetBlue's focus city status in South Florida following Spirit Airlines' exit from the region

## Why it matters

Affects 4 airline programs (American Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest...). Removal of a benefit or service — adjust plans and use any remaining value.

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/jetblue-route-cuts-ends-manchester-service-fort-lauderdale-focus) — JetBlue trims 12 routes, ends Manchester service to focus on Fort Lauderdale

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