JetBlue Closes Newark and LaGuardia Bases, Pivots Resources to South Florida

Executive Briefing

• Closes flight attendant and technical operations bases at Newark and LaGuardia this fall, citing soaring airport fees
• Cuts seasonal Newark routes to Los Angeles and Las Vegas to fund Fort Lauderdale expansion
• Cites LaGuardia's $40-per-passenger enplanement fee as key driver, down sharply from prior presence
• Expands Fort Lauderdale operations to nearly 130 daily departures, adding 11 new destinations this summer
• Assures no job losses, with affected employees able to transfer or bid for positions at other bases