US Top News and Analysis | JetBlue is full-steam ahead on Fort Lauderdale, regardless of Spirit's fate AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. JetBlue Airways, the second‑largest carrier at Fort Lauderdale‑Hollywood International Airport, said it will proceed with its flight plans there regardless of whether Spirit Airlines receives a government bailout, noting that it, along with United, Frontier, Breeze and others, has added service after Spirit entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in under a year. While Spirit’s market share at the hub slipped from just over 28 % to about 25 %, JetBlue’s share rose to over 20 % as it capitalised on newly available gates, doubled the size of its next biggest rival and reported strong unit revenue, indicating its value proposition resonates in South Florida. The airline’s president, Marty St. George, stressed that JetBlue did not expect Spirit to disappear but simply took advantage of the capacity gap, and CEO Joanna Geraghty said JetBlue remains open to any reasonable opportunities while focusing on its JetForward strategy to restore profitability, including new domestic first‑class products, even as the industry confronts rising fuel costs. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/jetblue-fort-lauderdale-flights.html #JetBlue #SpiritAirlines #Trumpadministration #ValueAirlines #JoannaGeraghty #MartyStGeorge