JetBlue Cuts Routes and Exits 5 Cities After Failed Spirit Bid to Refocus Network

JetBlue is eliminating unprofitable routes and exiting 5 cities (Kansas City, MO; Newburgh, NY; Bogotá, Colombia; Quito, Ecuador; Lima, Peru)

Cuts will free up aircraft to fly more profitable routes and reduce flight delays

JetBlue has limited aircraft availability currently due to grounded Airbus planes undergoing engine inspections

Route cuts follow failed $3.8B bid for Spirit Airlines earlier this year

JetBlue trimming route network and refocusing after judge blocked proposed Spirit acquisition, ruling it would weaken competition