JetBlue Adds Madrid and Edinburgh to Boston’s Transatlantic Lineup
The airline is reshaping its network with eight route cuts, seasonal adjustments, and new transatlantic flights from Boston to Europe
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JetBlue is trimming its network and making strategic cuts to underperforming routes, but it’s not all about scaling back. As part of its broader JetForward strategy, the airline is set to launch two exciting new transatlantic routes next year, connecting Boston (BOS) with Madrid (MAD) and Edinburgh (EDI).
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Starting May 22, 2025, these seasonal flights will mark JetBlue’s first foray into Spain and expand its presence in Scotland, giving travelers in New England fresh opportunities to explore two of Europe’s most iconic cities.
With these additions, JetBlue accentuates its commitment to offering affordable, premium transatlantic service even as it reshapes its domestic and international footprint.
Routes on the Chopping Block
According to updated flight schedules on Cirium, JetBlue will eliminate at least eight popular routes from its network in 2025. This includes five routes from its main hub in New York, one from Miami, and another from Boston. Additionally, the airline plans to discontinue at least one transatlantic service.
The specific routes that will be cut next year have been confirmed as follows:
| Origin | Destination |
|---|---|
| Boston (BOS) | San Jose (SJC) |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | Jacksonville (JAX) |
| New York (JFK) | Austin (AUS) |
| New York (JFK) | Houston (IAH) |
| New York (JFK) | London Gatwick (LGW) |
| New York (JFK) | Miami (MIA) |
| New York (JFK) | Milwaukee (MKE) |
| Westchester (HPN) | Charleston (CHS) |
Confirmed Route Cuts
JetBlue will discontinue the majority of its routes effective April 30, 2025. This includes the removal of flights between Boston and San Jose, resulting in the airline no longer operating any services to San Jose. The airline has acknowledged that San Jose is “a market where we’ve struggled.”
As JetBlue is currently the only airline connecting these two destinations, residents of San Jose will now need to travel to San Francisco (SFO) or further afield to reach Boston.
Transatlantic Reductions
JetBlue is also discontinuing its seasonal service between JFK and London-Gatwick (LGW), a setback for the airline’s transatlantic ambitions.
Photo: Airbus A321neo LR. Courtesy of JetBlue.
However, it will still offer flights connecting JFK to London-Heathrow (LHR) and service between Boston and Gatwick will continue as scheduled.
Additionally, JetBlue plans to reduce its transatlantic network next year by cutting the twice-daily flights from JFK to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) down to just one flight per day. This will leave only two daily JetBlue flights operating out of Paris: one to New York and another to Boston.
Other Network Changes
Other changes to JetBlue’s flight network include switching its year-round flights between Boston and both Grenada (GND) and Phoenix (PHX), as well as between JFK and Tulum, Mexico (TQO), to winter seasonal services only.
Additionally, the airline will cease offering its coveted Mint business class product on all flights to Seattle-Tacoma (SEA), served from both JFK and Boston.
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“As part of our JetForward strategic plan, JetBlue is focused on building a network that best serves our customers and supports our long-term success,” said JetBlue in a statement.
“Recently, we made some network adjustments in certain markets, removing some underperforming flying from our schedule, allowing us to redeploy resources, including our popular Mint service, toward high-demand markets and new opportunities.”
JetBlue says: Hola, Madrid!
However, after confirming multiple route cuts, JetBlue announced a significant expansion to its transatlantic network next year, adding two brand-new routes from Boston next May.
Photo: Madrid, Spain. Courtesy of Alev Takil / Unsplash
Beginning on May 22, 2025, the airline will add daily nonstop flights from Boston to Madrid (MAD) in Spain and Edinburgh (EDI) in Scotland. The seasonal services will add to JetBlue’s growing transatlantic network, which includes flights to London, Paris, Amsterdam (AMS), and Dublin (DUB).
| Route | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BOS) → Madrid (MAD) | 10:25 PM | 11:30 AM (next day) |
| Madrid (MAD) → Boston (BOS) | 1:30 PM | 3:20 PM |
| Boston (BOS) → Edinburgh (EDI) | 10:30 PM | 10:10 AM (next day) |
| Edinburgh (EDI) → Boston (BOS) | 12:10 PM | 2:22 PM |
Both services will operate using the airline’s Airbus A321LR aircraft, which has a total capacity of 138 passengers, including 24 Mint suites.
Interestingly, the Boston-Madrid route will now feature all-new operators, both utilizing long-range variants of the Airbus A321neo family. Recently, Iberia inaugurated the world’s first Airbus A321XLR flight between these two cities, and now JetBlue will follow suit with the A321LR, which has a range that is 15 percent less than the extra-long-range variant.
Boston Harbor and Financial District / Photo: Marcio Jose Bastos Silva/Shutterstock
“Madrid and Edinburgh represent two of Europe’s most exciting and popular destinations, and we’re happy to offer even more transatlantic travel options for our customers from Boston and New England,” said Daniel Shurz, head of revenue, network and enterprise planning at JetBlue.
“Europe continues to be part of our network strategy, as our loyal customers look for JetBlue’s signature service and low fares to bring them to top leisure destinations, including across the Atlantic.”
