JetBlue expands Mint to Fort Lauderdale as Spirit faces upheaval; airport covers a booming South Florida route network and resilience through airline shifts.
JetBlue has expanded its Mint premium cabin and cross‑country flying from Fort Lauderdale, with plans to add more Mint flights to San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The moves come as the airline shifts focus from New York–area bases to Florida growth, following Spirit’s collapse and ongoing cost‑control efforts. The company faces quarterly losses even as revenue grows.