JetBlue has announced the addition of two new European routes, expanding its transatlantic network to a record 12 destinations. The airline will introduce flights from Boston to Edinburgh and Madrid, with both routes commencing on May 22, 2025. This expansion marks JetBlue's first venture into Southern Europe, as it previously held slots in Lisbon but did not utilize them.
The introduction of these routes follows JetBlue's decision to remove its JFK-London Gatwick service and reduce its planned JFK-Paris CDG flights to daily. The changes allow the airline to redirect resources to its new European destinations.
The Boston-Edinburgh route will be JetBlue's second connection to the Scottish capital, following the launch of services from New York JFK in May 2024. Delta also operates a seasonal service between Boston and Edinburgh using a Boeing 767-300ER. Unlike other transatlantic routes operated by JetBlue with the A321LR aircraft, this route will use the A321neo with more economy seating.