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JetBlue Steps in to Help Stranded Spirit Customers with $99 Rescue Fares, Announces Plans to Add 11 Destinations From Fort Lauderdale

$JBLUPress releaseMay 2, 2026, 6:02 AM ETRead the release

JetBlue is offering $99 rescue fares and capping Blue Basic fares at $299 to assist travelers stranded by Spirit’s shutdown, leveraging its position as the largest airline in Fort Lauderdale and San Juan. The carrier plans to add 11 new destinations from Fort Lauderdale, increasing its daily departures to nearly 130 this summer—over 75% more than in 2025—to backfill critical service.

Key figures

Fll daily departures summer 2026
nearly 130
Fll daily departures increase vs 2025
>75%

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