NEW YORK- JetBlue Airways (B6) cancels 2 routes from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), impacting travel to Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). The airline cited weak demand as the reason for these last-minute cuts.
The decision leaves travelers with little time to adjust, as JetBlue offers refunds and alternative options. The move reflects broader challenges in the airline’s network strategy amid shifting travel demand.
JetBlue Cancels 2 Routes from Boston
JetBlue Airways (B6) has confirmed the cancellation of two key routes involving Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), reported TPG.
First, the carrier will end its route to Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) effective May 7. Second, it has shelved plans to launch a new route from BOS to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), which was originally scheduled to begin on June 26.
The announcement, first spotted in Cirium data and later confirmed by JetBlue, has raised eyebrows due to the abrupt nature of the decision.
Canceling a route just four days before its final flight and pulling another before launch marks a highly unusual move in commercial aviation.
JetBlue President Marty St. George noted in a recent earnings call that this may be the first time in the airline’s history that a route was pulled before its inaugural flight.
According to The Points Guy, JetBlue acknowledged that bookings “did not meet expectations.” The airline emphasized that the cancellations are “necessary steps” in response to sluggish demand and broader economic pressures.
Passengers already booked on the affected flights are being offered full refunds. Additionally, those booked on the ISP route will be accommodated on JetBlue’s BOS–John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) route.
Refunds and Passenger Options
JetBlue is offering full refunds to travelers affected by both the Long Island and Halifax route cancellations. Impacted passengers on the Boston–Islip route will also be given the option to travel via the Boston–JFK route as an alternative.
However, with such short notice, travelers may find it difficult—and costly—to rebook on other airlines.
For those planning to travel between BOS and Halifax, American Airlines (AA) and Air Canada (AC) still operate competing services.
But availability and fares may fluctuate significantly due to sudden demand shifts caused by JetBlue’s exit.
JetBlue hasn’t entirely closed the door on Halifax. The airline noted that the route may be revisited for a future summer season, although no formal plans have been announced.
JetBlue Adds Two New Destinations
On the other side, JetBlue Airways (B6) is expanding its Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) network with new nonstop flights to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in North Carolina and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Virginia, starting April 30, 2025.
These routes, operating daily through October 25, 2025, mark JetBlue’s first-ever service to both cities, enhancing its East Coast leisure network under the JetForward strategy.
The flights will utilize JetBlue’s Airbus A220 aircraft, featuring in-seat entertainment, complimentary Fly-Fi® Wi-Fi, and free snacks.
To attract passengers, JetBlue is offering introductory one-way fares starting at $49 for a limited time, emphasizing affordability.
These additions strengthen JetBlue’s competitive position by connecting smaller markets to its Boston (BOS) hub, which remains a cornerstone of its network with the most nonstop destinations.
Future Partnerships
The announcement comes shortly after JetBlue’s first-quarter earnings call, where the airline revealed a broader reevaluation of its network.
With the dissolution of its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines (AA) after a federal ruling in 2023, JetBlue is seeking a new domestic airline partner to enhance TrueBlue points earning and redemption opportunities.
During the call, Marty St. George stressed the importance of expanding “network opportunity for earn and burn” within the TrueBlue loyalty program.
Industry speculation is now centered on United Airlines (UA) as a possible new partner, though nothing official has been announced.
American Airlines, for its part, reportedly issued an internal memo stating JetBlue has no interest in reactivating their previous partnership.
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