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JetBlue Doubles Capacity at Fort Lauderdale as Spirit Seeks Government Bailout
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JetBlue Doubles Capacity at Fort Lauderdale as Spirit Seeks Government Bailout

JetBlue Airways is doubling its capacity at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the home hub of Spirit Airlines, which is seeking a government bailout amid its second Chapter 11 filing in less than a year. JetBlue's market share at the airport has grown to over 20% from 18.5% a year earlier, while Spirit's share dropped to nearly 25% from over 28%. JetBlue's president said the airline took advantage of gate availability created by Spirit's capacity reductions.

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JetBlue Expands at Fort Lauderdale as Spirit Seeks $500M Government Bailout
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Business·4/28/2026AI summary

JetBlue Expands at Fort Lauderdale as Spirit Seeks $500M Government Bailout

JetBlue Airways is expanding at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport regardless of whether Spirit Airlines secures a government bailout, JetBlue President Marty St. George said Tuesday. Spirit, which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in under a year, is in talks with the Trump administration for a potential $500 million loan that could give the government up to 90% stake. JetBlue's market share at Fort Lauderdale grew to over 20% from 18.5% a year earlier, while Spirit's share dropped to nearly 25% from over 28%.

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