JetBlue Airways (B6) is implementing flight reductions and cost-saving measures in response to weakened travel demand and ongoing economic uncertainty. CEO Joanna Geraghty, who took charge in 2024, announced plans to optimize routes and enhance operational efficiency—particularly at support hubs like Long Island City (LGA).
The airline has faced persistent financial losses since the COVID-19 pandemic, including a $1.4 billion deficit in 2020, and is unlikely to break even in 2025.
A proposed $3.8 billion merger with Spirit Airlines (NK) was blocked in 2024 due to concerns over reduced competition in the low-cost market, complicating JetBlue’s recovery efforts.
Capacity cuts are focused on less profitable days (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and routes with multiple daily flights.
Most of these reductions are already reflected in the current schedule, with further adjustments expected soon.
