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Recap: Flights canceled at Florida airports Friday in government shutdown
Over 110 flights were canceled at Florida airports on Friday, Nov. 7, and the number of delays increased as airlines across the nation started releasing planned flight cancellations as ordered by the ...

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More than 110 flights cancelled, 100s delayed at Florida airports Friday. What we know
These Florida airports may see reduced flights in FAA shutdown move. Delays, cancellations
US airlines’ daily cancellations top 2,000 for first time since shutdown cuts began, with more than 7,000 delays Sunday
U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,100 flights on Sunday as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that air traffic across the nation could “slow to a trickle” if the federal government shutdown l...

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More than 1,400 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day
What Travelers Need to Know About the Flight Cuts Tied to the Shutdown
Major US air traffic staffing shortages snarl thousands of flights
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said it was possible that he could require 20% cuts in air traffic if things get worse and more controllers do not show up for work.

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Duffy issues stark warning about Thanksgiving travel, thousands of flights canceled, delayed: Live updates
US Airlines Cancel More Than 2,500 Weekend Flights Largely Due to Government Shutdown

JetBlue adds two new Florida flights not run by any other airline

Currently serving 11 destinations in Florida, New York-based JetBlue Airways is now about to add a 12th with two new routes to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) in the northwest of the state. The flights from JFK and Boston Logan International (BOS) will both launch on March 6, 2026 and run five times a week on an Airbus A320 plane.
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JetBlue to launch $49 flights to Florida’s Emerald Coast next spring

JetBlue to launch $49 nonstop flights from New York and Boston to Florida’s Emerald Coast starting March 2026.
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JetBlue Expands Route Network With New Flights to Florida and Caribbean

Northeasterners looking for a sunny escape this winter will have a wide array of new flight options to warm-weather locales, thanks to JetBlue’s latest expansion. The budget carrier is adding new routes this December from New York and Boston to popular ...

Shutdown forces airlines to trim flights in South Florida, leaving travelers uneasy

The FAA announced plans to have airlines cut 10% of flights from the nation's 40 biggest airports. The move is aimed at reducing stress on air traffic controllers who have not been paid during the government shutdown. "We are headed to Syracuse to visit family. We are a little concerned about cancellations and delays," said passenger Diana Nino.
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This Asian Airline Is Finally Launching Flights to Florida—But There’s a Catch

ZIPAIR to launch Japan’s first-ever nonstop flights to Florida with four limited charter services between Tokyo and Orlando in 2026.
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