JetBlue to Cut 20 Routes and Exit 5 Cities

JetBlue Airways is cutting 20 routes across the US and Latin America, resulting in the airline exiting five cities altogether, as part of cost-cutting measures amid its failed Spirit merger and the grounding of some Airbus jets. The changes aim to improve on-time performance and redirect aircraft to better-performing routes, with additional frequencies to top destinations in the Northeast and Caribbean. The airline's struggles also stem from the failed Spirit merger, the end of a partnership with American Airlines, changes in demand due to the pandemic, and issues with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.