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JetBlue Boosts Fort Lauderdale Presence, Spirit Files Chapter 11

4/29/2026

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CEO Joanna Geraghty said JetBlue will keep flying at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood Airport, remains open to any sensible deal, and is adding domestic first-class seats under its JetForward plan.
President Marty St. George reported JetBlue’s capacity boost raised its Fort Lauderdale share above 20% as Spirit’s fell to 25%.
Spirit Airlines, in a second Chapter 11 filing, seeks a $500 million loan that could give the government up to a 90% stake.

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CEO Joanna Geraghty said JetBlue will keep flying at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood Airport, remains open to any sensible deal, and is adding domestic first-class seats under its JetForward plan.
President Marty St. George reported JetBlue’s capacity boost raised its Fort Lauderdale share above 20% as Spirit’s fell to 25%.
Spirit Airlines, in a second Chapter 11 filing, seeks a $500 million loan that could give the government up to a 90% stake.