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JetBlue ramps Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to a record Mint-heavy schedule: eight new routes now, six more planned

JetBlue has launched eight new nonstop destinations from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) and says six additional connections will follow later this year. The carrier is positioning FLL as its largest-ever “Mint” platform, with nearly 130 daily departures this summer and more than 150 projected by end of 2026.

Discovered 2026-07-09T09:01:16.442185-07:00 | 2026-07-09T09:01:16.442185-07:00

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JetBlue is scaling FLL to nearly 130 daily departures this summer and 150+ by end-2026, reshaping South Florida capacity and network connectivity.
The addition of eight new nonstops now plus six more later this year signals a sustained timetable—not a seasonal trial—requiring competitors to reassess route economics and frequency plans.
The carrier’s focus on making Fort Lauderdale its biggest Mint platform links schedule growth to premium travel positioning, relevant to how airlines compete on cabin product and itinerary planning; context: JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale (FLL) with 11 new nonstop routes.

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