JetBlue Proceeds with Flight Plans at Fort Lauderdale Airport Despite Spirit's Uncertain Future
JetBlue Airways is proceeding with its flight plans at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, regardless of whether Spirit Airlines, the airport's largest carrier, receives a government bailout. Several airlines, including United and Frontier, have expanded service to Fort Lauderdale and other airports where Spirit operates, following the carrier's second bankruptcy filing in under a year. Spirit is in discussions with the Trump administration for a potential $500 million loan, which could give the government up to a 90% stake.
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