Amid financial struggles following a failed merger with US-based ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways has been extensively innovating across its fleet and operational network in attempts to refine its business model. The airline is looking to find a balance of supply and demand across short and medium-haul routes that will offer the best potential for sustained profitability, something which has eluded the carrier in recent years. Get all the latest aviation news from Simple Flying! The airline has attempted to downsize its operations and focus more on serving the markets where it has the best competitive advantage.
For example, the airline scaled back its network from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), where it had previously been attempting to expand significantly. The carrier is also looking to downsize on a route-by-route schedule, shifting many routes previously served by higher-capacity Airbus A320 family jets to Airbus A220 service . According to Aeroroutes , one of the best examples of such a move is JetBlue's decision to switch service from the A321 to the A220 on a key transcontinental route for the summer 2025 season.
JetBlue currently operates a seasonal service during the summer months from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Canada, which was formerly operated by Airbus A321 jets . Passengers argue it was more than a delay: "This was sending people to the streets at night and asking them t.