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JetBlue Shuts Newark Base, Cuts 13,000 Seats ??

6/18/2026

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  • JetBlue is closing its Newark flight-attendant base and bases at Newark and LaGuardia, letting staff bid or transfer.
  • JetBlue will end Newark-Los Angeles service on Jan 4 2027 and Newark-Las Vegas service on June 10 2026, cutting 13,000 seats.
  • JetBlue is moving aircraft and crew to Fort Lauderdale, adding Mint flights to San Diego on Nov 19 2026, and in 2025 carried 14.5 million passengers, holding a 13 % seat share in the New York metro area.