Joanna Geraghty
Coverage of Joanna Geraghty in the Nexus archive.
- JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale operations, hires former Spirit employees as service grows
JetBlue is expanding operations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, increasing daily flights from 130 to 150 by year-end and hiring former Spirit Airlines employees. The airline aims to capture travelers following Spirit’s market exit, emphasizing affordable fares with added amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and snacks, though not matching Spirit’s ultra-low pricing.
- ‘One of our biggest hubs’: JetBlue adds more flights at FLL in major expansion for airline
JetBlue is expanding its operations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), adding new nonstop routes to cities like Baltimore, Charlotte, Nashville, Chicago, Detroit, and two destinations in Colombia. The airline aims to increase daily flights from 130 to 150 by year-end, leveraging Spirit Airlines' former gates to boost connectivity and economic opportunities in South Florida.
- Top airline offers $99 rescue fares as thousands are left stranded by Spirit shutdown
JetBlue is offering $99 rescue fares to stranded Spirit Airlines customers and expanding service in key markets after Spirit's sudden shutdown. The move aims to assist thousands of travelers affected by the shutdown. JetBlue will also cap certain fares at $299 on nonstop routes previously operated by Spirit.