JetBlue Adds JFK–Cleveland Flights, Adapts Schedule to Business Travelers

JetBlue Airways has announced it will begin daily nonstop service between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport on March 30, 2026. The new route strengthens JetBlue’s Northeast network and will be operated with Airbus A320 aircraft.

Passengers on the route will have access to JetBlue’s standard onboard offerings, including free WiFi, seatback entertainment, and complimentary snacks.

Flight schedule

The morning departure from JFK at 6:45 AM arrives in Cleveland at 8:45 AM, catering primarily to business travelers who need early access to the city. The evening return departs Cleveland at 5:40 PM and lands at JFK at 7:25 PM, aligning with typical workday schedules.

Through its Terminal 5 hub at JFK, JetBlue will also provide connections to domestic destinations such as Boston, Fort Lauderdale, and Los Angeles, as well as select international routes via partner airlines.

JetBlue plans to introduce the route with low introductory fares and double TrueBlue points earning, aiming to quickly build awareness and loyalty among travelers in both markets.

US airlines continue to adjust their networks

JetBlue’s move comes amid a wave of network expansions by US airlines.

For example, American Airlines just announced plans to add 100 new daily flights from Chicago O’Hare starting in early 2026, expanding service to more than 75 destinations and marking its largest spring schedule ever at the airport.

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