The Airlines News You Might've Missed — 1st Week of Nov. 2025

Airline Route Updates - JetBlue will launch new nonstop services to Destin, Florida (VPS) from Boston (BOS) and New York (JFK) starting March 5, 2026, becoming the only airline to offer nonstop flights between JFK and Destin [2][4] - Breeze Airways is adding routes to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) from Akron-Canton, Ohio (CAK) and Wilmington, North Carolina (ILM), while canceling three routes in the Pacific Northwest due to competition from Alaska Airlines [7][10] - Avelo Airlines will cease operations on four international routes in January 2026, primarily due to insufficient demand, while retaining two routes [15][19] Financial Challenges - Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in August 2023, cutting around 150 salaried jobs and withdrawing from five airports, with projected losses of $804 million for the year [11][13] - Breeze Airways is focusing on its new routes while cutting back on less profitable services, indicating a strategic shift in operations [9][10] New Offerings - Qantas is set to introduce Economy Plus seating on its new Airbus A321XLRs, A220s, and Boeing 737s starting February 2026, offering additional legroom and priority boarding for a premium [18][20] - Air Canada has opened a new grab-and-go lounge, Petit Café, at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), accommodating up to 52 guests [22][27] Industry Trends - Airlines are continuously evaluating the profitability of their routes, leading to the cancellation of unprofitable services by Avelo, Breeze, and Spirit, while JetBlue expands its network [25]