
JetBlue has announced new cuts as it tries to shrink its way to profitability. The airline expects to shrink so much that it is incentivizing its pilots to stay home by cutting their pay by 50 hours per month. This move comes after a costly failed merger effort with Spirit, the end of the Northeast Alliance with American, and corporate activist Carl Icahn gaining board seats at JetBlue.
In addition to these cuts, JetBlue is ending service to several popular routes such as Burbank-Charlotte, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Palm Springs-Pittsburgh, and San Antonio-Antonio. These routes have been long-standing favorites for travelers, and their elimination is sure to disappoint many.
Despite these cuts, JetBlue remains committed to providing its customers with the best possible service. The airline continues to invest in new technology and initiatives that will help it stay competitive in the industry.