JetBlue is cutting unprofitable routes and leaving 5 cities

JetBlue Airways is eliminating a number of unprofitable routes to destinations in the U.S. and overseas as it moves to cut costs after a judge blocked its $3.8 billion bid for Spirit Airlines earlier this year.The airline will also completely exit Kansas City, Missouri, and Newburgh, New York.In a statement to CBS News, the airline said its removal of certain routes will reduce 'the chance of delays for our customers.' The cuts will also free up aircraft to fly more profitable routes.

'With less aircraft time available and the need to improve our financial performance, more than ever, every route has to earn its right to stay in the network,' Jehn added.JetBlue is trimming its route network after scrapping the carriers' proposed deal for Spirit earlier this month following pushback by federal antitrust enforcers.

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JetBlue will drop some cities and reduce LA flights to focus on more profitable routesJetBlue Airways is cutting back. In June, it will end service in Kansas City and three destinations in South America, and it will reduce flights out of Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The moves announced Tuesday are designed to focus JetBlue's flying on more profitable routes. The airline has been losing money since the start of 2020.
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