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JetBlue Takes the Lead in Fort Lauderdale with More Flights to New Destinations and Increased Service
Airline continues to strengthen its South Florida presence with nine new routes and added flying on high-demand routes Fort Lauderdale's number one carrier
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nAirline continues to strengthen its South Florida presence with nine new routes and added flying on high-demand routes\n\n\nFort Lauderdale's number one carrier offers largest schedule from FLL in the airline’s history\n\n\nTo celebrate its 113 peak daily departures from Fort Lauderdale, airline offers fares for $113 or less to any nonstop FLL destination\n\n\n FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nJetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced another major expansion of its service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), cementing its position as the airport’s number one airline with the most departures this winter with a peak of 113 per day. Starting in November, JetBlue plans to launch new nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to nine more destinations across the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, including the intent to serve Cali, Colombia—a brand new destination for the airline.\n\n\nNew Routes from FLL:\n\n\n\nCali, Colombia (CLO)1\n\n\n\nAruba (AUA)1,2\n\n\n\nCartagena, Colombia (CTG)1,2\n\n\n\nGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands (GCM)1,2\n\n\n\nLiberia, Costa Rica (LIR)1\n\n\n\nNew Orleans (MSY)2\n\n\n\nPittsburgh (PIT)2\n\n\n\nSan Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP)1\n\n\n\nSt. Maarten (SXM)1,2\n\n\n\n“As the top airline in Fort Lauderdale, with more departures than any other carrier on peak travel days, JetBlue is proud to keep raising the bar for customers in South Florida and to continue bringing them to the places they want to go,” said Dave Jehn, JetBlue’s vice president, network planning and airline partnerships. “By adding new routes and expanding service to top destinations, we’re giving travelers more opportunities to enjoy the comfort, quality service and value that sets JetBlue apart.”\n\n\n\"We are truly excited and welcome this expansion with open arms,\" said Mark E. Gale, FLL CEO/Director of Aviation. \"With the addition of seven international and two domestic routes from FLL, this gives South Floridians more convenient and cost-effective ways to visit and enjoy these cities, whether traveling for business or leisure.”\n\n\nJetBlue’s award-winning customer experience continues to resonate strongly with travelers in South Florida, where the airline has become the hands-down leader in both comfort and value. With free high-speed Wi-Fi, seatback entertainment at every seat, complimentary snacks and drin...