Quantcast

JetBlue shifts top route rankings amid network reductions in September

Tycoon unveils £25 billion rival Heathrow expansion plan
Proposals for commercial planes to operate with one pilot shelved after critical EU report
Air Travel Fatalities Up 300% in 2024, According to Shocking Global Report
Boeing Halts Strike Talks Amid $36 Billion Deal & Union Dispute
FAA’s Broader Runway Safety Push Builds on EMAS Legacy
Ryanair CEO says aviation sustainability targets are 'dying a death'
US FAA funds system to prevent accidents involving runaway airplanes
Exclusive: Korean Air makes airline's biggest-ever Boeing jet order amid Trump-Lee summit
Boeing Stock Jumps on Massive Korean Air Order
FAA EMAS: Proven Safety Wins Since 1996
Air Canada flight attendants try to build on US gains on unpaid work
Cathay Pacific warns of declining fares and cargo uncertainty, shares fall
Clear intentions, cloudy path: aviation's ongoing ESG challenge
Turkish Airlines is preparing binding offer for Spain's Air Europa, executive says
Air Canada flight attendants approve strike mandate
US criticizes use of AI to personalize airline ticket prices, would investigate
Ethiopian Airlines' annual revenue rises as it draws more passengers, adds routes
Major strike action to hit 12 Spanish airports that have Ryanair flights
JetBlue, United partnership gets go-ahead from U.S. Transportation Department
United-JetBlue partnership gets US DOT approval
Air India Warned Over Crew Fatigue and Training Failures Following Fatal Crash
Heathrow Chief Defends £50–60 billion Third Runway Amid Rising Costs Debate
New UK airline with cheap US fares is ‘parked’ after just TWO flights – with people fearing it’s been scrapped for good
US carriers shamed in surprising new list of the world’s ‘cleanest’ airlines
Air Force Pilot Wasn't Alerted to Collision Course with Passenger Jet Before Scary Near Miss, Says Official
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy may deny flights from Mexico over broken aviation agreement
Plane Makes Emergency Landing After ‘Unruly’ Passenger Attempts to Open Exit Door Mid-Flight
American Airlines Launches Ultra‑Long‑Haul DFW–Manila Flights
Thousands of flights canceled or delayed across America's busiest airports
Summer flight delays to be 'worst ever' this year - what to do if affected
JetBlue shifts top route rankings amid network reductions in September
Policy
Webp a1
Joanna Geraghty, chief executive officer | JetBlue

JetBlue, the sixth-largest airline in the United States by flight numbers this September, has seen its network activity decline compared to last year. According to Cirium Diio data, JetBlue averages 725 daily takeoffs and landings. The carrier accounts for 2.4% of U.S. domestic flights, 8.1% of short-haul international flights, and 2.2% of transatlantic services.

Compared to September 2024, JetBlue's overall operations have decreased by about ten percent. Despite this reduction, schedule analysis indicates that JetBlue is operating 233 routes this month—154 domestic and 79 international—down from 239 a year ago.

The airline’s top ten routes for September show notable changes in both frequency and ranking. The leading route is now New York JFK to Los Angeles, which replaced Boston-Washington Reagan as JetBlue’s busiest city pair. This shift comes after a significant reduction in service on the Boston-Washington Reagan route; departures dropped from 319 each way last year to 214 now—a third less than before. The decrease follows the end of JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance with American Airlines, resulting in JetBlue falling from the largest operator on that route to third place behind Delta and American.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

New York JFK-Los Angeles currently leads with up to eleven daily departures and makes up one-third of all flights between those airports among carriers. While JetBlue operates more flights on this route than any other single carrier, Delta offers more seats due to its use of larger aircraft.

Two international routes—JFK-Santiago (Dominican Republic) and JFK-Santo Domingo—are included among the top ten busiest city pairs for JetBlue this month. San Juan also features prominently but is classified as domestic since Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory.

Several routes served in September 2024 are absent from the current schedule. These include transatlantic services like New York JFK-London Gatwick; as a result, JetBlue's offerings at Gatwick have been reduced by half. Cuts also reflect a strategic pullback from certain hubs such as Los Angeles, Raleigh/Durham, Newark, and New York LaGuardia.

Some discontinued routes are expected to return later in the year when demand rises during winter months—for example: Boston-Nassau, Phoenix, Providenciales (Turks & Caicos), St. Maarten; and JFK-Grand Cayman.

JetBlue continues to focus on maximizing performance through seasonal adjustments while maintaining key connections at major hubs including Boston Logan International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, New York JFK Airport, Orlando International Airport, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Joanna Geraghty serves as CEO of JetBlue Airways.

"JFK-Los Angeles is now first. The airport pair is the US's top domestic market by passengers and revenue. JetBlue has a third of the flights, which is more or less unchanged year-on-year. It is the leading operator by this measure."

"This reduction was a consequence of the end of JetBlue and American's Northeast Alliance."

"In contrast, some of the routes will return later in 2025...JetBlue is just focusing more on the winter months in its quest to improve yields, loads, and performance."

Organizations Included in this History
More News

Flying Food Group, Inc. has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, with all five applicants receiving awards this year.

Oct 23, 2025

Dnata, a global provider of air and travel services, has entered into a joint venture with Azerbaijan’s Silk Way Group to launch ground handling and cargo operations at Alat International Airport, located in the Alat Free Economic Zone in Baku.

Oct 22, 2025

Delta Air Lines has announced the release of version 7.5 of its mobile app, introducing new features aimed at making travel planning and management easier for customers during the holiday season.

Oct 22, 2025

The Fair Work Commission has ruled that a former employee of dnata Airport Services was unfairly dismissed and awarded $36,468.39 in compensation.

Oct 22, 2025

The 13th Annual Breast Care International Walk for the Cure took place in Kumasi, Ghana, drawing around 30,000 participants, including survivors, healthcare professionals, students, traditional leaders, and advocates.

Oct 22, 2025

The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has announced the closure of Terminal 5 to allow for a significant redevelopment.

Oct 22, 2025