CHARLOTTE — JetBlue is expanding its services, including new daily flights between Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, starting July 9.
This expansion aims to support travelers following the recent shutdown of Spirit Airlines.
Spirit Airlines ceased operations on a Friday after 34 years in business.
JetBlue will offer three daily flights on the new Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale route.
The airline is also introducing a loyalty status match for eligible Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Silver and Gold members.
JetBlue previously ended its service in Charlotte in October 2024.
The airline cited low customer demand as the reason for its departure at that time.
The new status match program is available on jetblue.com and the JetBlue mobile app.
Other airlines are helping out stranded passengers in the wake of Spirit Airlines’ shutdown.
American Airlines is offering “rescue fares” or “here to help fares” in the main cabin for select routes, the company said on X.
Delta also offered reduced fares that are nonrefundable for the five days after Spirit’s shutdown, “with availability even on flights that are close to full to provide more options even when space may be limited.”
Southwest offered special fares to those with Spirit reservations at Southwest ticket counters at their departure airport through May 6. The fares would be based on mileage from $200 to $400.
Frontier Airlines, offered up to 50% off base fares with promo code “SAVENOW” the airline announced onsocial media.
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