NEW YORK- Analysis of the top 20 Busiest routes of JetBlue (B6) reveals significant market share challenges and declining growth trends across major corridors through Q3 2024.
The data shows mixed performance with notable strength in Caribbean markets despite overall negative growth patterns in domestic routes.
Photo: JFK SpottingTop 20 Busiest Routes of JetBlue
AvBench data indicates JetBlue (B6) maintains strong market positioning in several Caribbean and Florida routes, though facing pressure in core Northeast-Florida markets.
Most notably, 15 of the 20 routes involve New York operations, underlining the airline’s heavy reliance on its New York hub.
Here’s the list of the top 20 busiest routes of JetBlue (B6) in Q3 2024 according to AvBench data.
| 1 | Miami-New York | 1,966,000 | 25% | 491,500 | -3.8% |
| 2 | New York-Orlando | 1,614,000 | 34% | 548,760 | -2.2% |
| 3 | Los Angeles-New York | 1,273,000 | 26% | 330,980 | -1.1% |
| 4 | New York-W. Palm Beach | 1,268,000 | 51% | 646,680 | -4.8% |
| 5 | New York-Santiago | 741,000 | 55% | 407,550 | -4.0% |
| 6 | New York-San Juan | 663,000 | 46% | 305,980 | -7.6% |
| 7 | New York-Santo Domingo | 618,000 | 53% | 327,540 | -6.9% |
| 8 | New York-Tampa | 604,000 | 30% | 181,200 | -1.5% |
| 9 | Boston-Miami | 570,000 | 34% | 193,800 | -2.6% |
| 10 | Boston-Orlando | 504,000 | 36% | 181,440 | -1.4% |
| 11 | Boston-Washington | 495,000 | 24% | 118,800 | -5.8% |
| 12 | Atlanta-New York | 489,000 | 13% | 63,570 | 3.3% |
| 13 | Cancun-New York | 483,000 | 42% | 202,860 | 1.7% |
| 14 | Orlando-San Juan | 472,000 | 29% | 136,880 | 3.8% |
| 15 | Fort Myers-New York | 441,000 | 38% | 167,580 | -4.9% |
| 16 | New York-Punta Cana | 431,000 | 50% | 215,500 | -2.5% |
| 17 | Los Angeles-Miami | 421,000 | 25% | 105,250 | -2.2% |
| 18 | Miami-Washington | 395,000 | 14% | 55,300 | -1.5% |
| 19 | Montego Bay-New York | 375,000 | 55% | 206,250 | 3.6% |
| 20 | Aruba-New York | 373,000 | 54% | 201,420 | 3.2% |
1. Miami (MIA) – New York (JFK)
- Passenger Volume: 1,966,000
- Market Share: 25%
- JetBlue Passengers: 491,500
- YoY Growth Rate: -3.8%
This flagship route represents JetBlue’s highest-volume market, though facing intense competition from American Airlines (AA) and United Airlines (UA). The negative growth rate suggests increasing competitive pressures in this premium market.
The low market share reflects the highly competitive nature of this important business and leisure corridor, with multiple carriers offering frequent service.
2. New York (JFK) – Orlando (MCO)
- Passenger Volume: 1,614,000
- Market Share: 34%
- JetBlue Passengers: 548,760
- YoY Growth Rate: -2.2%
A crucial leisure route connecting JetBlue’s New York hub with Florida’s primary tourist destination. Despite strong competition from multiple carriers, JetBlue maintains a significant market presence.
The route’s performance indicates some market share pressure, though the airline maintains a strong position through high-frequency service and competitive pricing.
3. Los Angeles (LAX) – New York (JFK)
- Passenger Volume: 1,273,000
- Market Share: 26%
- JetBlue Passengers: 330,980
- YoY Growth Rate: -1.1%
This transcontinental route represents a crucial market with premium service offerings. The moderate market share and relatively small decline suggest stable performance despite intense competition from legacy carriers in this premium cross-country market.
4. New York (JFK) – West Palm Beach (PBI)
- Passenger Volume: 1,268,000
- Market Share: 51%
- JetBlue Passengers: 646,680
- YoY Growth Rate: -4.8%
JetBlue dominates this Florida route with majority market share, though the significant negative growth rate indicates increasing competitive pressure. This route demonstrates JetBlue’s strength in Florida markets despite recent challenges.
5. New York (JFK) – Santiago (STI)
- Passenger Volume: 741,000
- Market Share: 55%
- JetBlue Passengers: 407,550
- YoY Growth Rate: -4.0%
With the highest market share among top routes, this Caribbean destination showcases JetBlue’s international strength. However, the negative growth rate suggests increasing competition in the Caribbean market.
6. New York (JFK) – San Juan (SJU)
- Passenger Volume: 663,000
- Market Share: 46%
- JetBlue Passengers: 305,980
- YoY Growth Rate: -7.6%
This important Caribbean route shows JetBlue’s strong presence in Puerto Rico, maintaining nearly half the market share. The significant negative growth rate indicates challenging market conditions and potentially increased competition.
7. New York (JFK) – Santo Domingo (SDQ)
- Passenger Volume: 618,000
- Market Share: 53%
- JetBlue Passengers: 327,540
- YoY Growth Rate: -6.9%
Another dominant Caribbean route where JetBlue holds the majority market share. The substantial decline in growth suggests market saturation or increased competition in the Dominican Republic market.
8. New York (JFK) – Tampa (TPA)
- Passenger Volume: 604,000
- Market Share: 30%
- JetBlue Passengers: 181,200
- YoY Growth Rate: -1.5%
This Florida route maintains a solid market presence with a moderate market share. The relatively small decline suggests stable market conditions despite competitive pressures.
9. Boston (BOS) – Miami (MIA)
- Passenger Volume: 570,000
- Market Share: 34%
- JetBlue Passengers: 193,800
- YoY Growth Rate: -2.6%
A key route connecting JetBlue’s Boston hub with South Florida, maintaining a strong market position. The moderate decline indicates competitive challenges in this important business and leisure market.
10. Boston (BOS) – Orlando (MCO)
- Passenger Volume: 504,000
- Market Share: 36%
- JetBlue Passengers: 181,440
- YoY Growth Rate: -1.4%
This leisure-focused route from Boston shows solid market share and relatively stable performance with only a minor decline in growth.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons11. Boston (BOS) – Washington (DCA)
- Passenger Volume: 495,000
- Market Share: 24%
- JetBlue Passengers: 118,800
- YoY Growth Rate: -5.8%
A crucial business route facing significant competition, reflected in the lower market share and substantial decline in growth rate.
12. Atlanta (ATL) – New York (JFK)
- Passenger Volume: 489,000
- Market Share: 13%
- JetBlue Passengers: 63,570
- YoY Growth Rate: 3.3%
One of the few routes showing positive growth, despite low market share in Delta’s primary hub. The positive trend suggests successful market penetration strategies.
13. Cancun (CUN) – New York (JFK)
- Passenger Volume: 483,000
- Market Share: 42%
- JetBlue Passengers: 202,860
- YoY Growth Rate: 1.7%
Strong performance in this leisure market with significant market share and positive growth, indicating successful competition in the Mexican leisure market.
14. Orlando (MCO) – San Juan (SJU)
- Passenger Volume: 472,000
- Market Share: 29%
- JetBlue Passengers: 136,880
- YoY Growth Rate: 3.8%
Another growth route connecting two key markets, showing JetBlue’s strength in linking leisure destinations with positive market dynamics.
15. Fort Myers (RSW) – New York (JFK)
- Passenger Volume: 441,000
- Market Share: 38%
- JetBlue Passengers: 167,580
- YoY Growth Rate: -4.9%
Strong market share in this Florida route, though facing a significant decline in growth rate, suggesting increased competition in secondary Florida markets.
16. New York (JFK) – Punta Cana (PUJ)
- Passenger Volume: 431,000
- Market Share: 50%
- JetBlue Passengers: 215,500
- YoY Growth Rate: -2.5%
Dominant position in this Caribbean leisure route with half the market share, though experiencing a moderate decline in growth.
17. Los Angeles (LAX) – Miami (MIA)
- Passenger Volume: 421,000
- Market Share: 25%
- JetBlue Passengers: 105,250
- YoY Growth Rate: -2.2%
This transcontinental route maintains a quarter of the market share, facing moderate competitive pressures reflected in the negative growth rate.
18. Miami (MIA) – Washington (DCA)
- Passenger Volume: 395,000
- Market Share: 14%
- JetBlue Passengers: 55,300
- YoY Growth Rate: -1.5%
Lower market share in this competitive business route, though with a relatively modest decline in growth rate.
19. Montego Bay (MBJ) – New York (JFK)
- Passenger Volume: 375,000
- Market Share: 55%
- JetBlue Passengers: 206,250
- YoY Growth Rate: 3.6%
Strong performance in this Caribbean leisure route with majority market share and positive growth, indicating successful market strategy.
20. Aruba (AUA) – New York (JFK)
- Passenger Volume: 373,000
- Market Share: 54%
- JetBlue Passengers: 201,420
- YoY Growth Rate: 3.2%
Another successful Caribbean route with dominant market share and positive growth, reinforcing JetBlue’s strength in leisure markets.
Photo: Caden HendersonJetBlue Route Performance
The airline demonstrates strong market share positions in several leisure-focused routes, maintaining positions of over 50% in markets like New York-W. Palm Beach (51%) and New York-Santiago (55%), while major trunk routes show more competitive pressure amid industry consolidation.
Transcontinental Market Analysis
JetBlue’s transcontinental market performance shows mixed results across its premium routes:
- The Los Angeles-New York route, with 1.27 million passengers and 26% market share, faces intense competition from legacy carriers but maintains steady performance with a slight 0.2% growth. The route benefits from JetBlue’s premium Mint service, though market share remains challenged by established competitors.
- Los Angeles-Miami, another key transcontinental route, shows similar competitive pressure with a 25% market share and negative growth of -2.2%, reflecting the challenges of operating in markets dominated by legacy carriers.
Leisure Market Dynamics
JetBlue’s leisure route network demonstrates varying performance levels:
- Florida Markets:
- Strong presence in New York-W. Palm Beach (51% share)
- Competitive position in Orlando routes (34% share from New York)
- Fort Myers service showing pressure with -4.9% growth
- Vacation Destinations:
- Cancun service maintaining growth at 1.7%
- Strong market share in Caribbean leisure markets
- Florida leisure routes facing increased competition
Caribbean Route Performance
The Caribbean network remains a crucial part of JetBlue’s strategy:
- Strong Markets:
- New York-Santiago (55% share, despite -4.0% growth)
- New York-Santo Domingo (53% share)
- Montego Bay-New York (55% share, positive 3.6% growth)
- Aruba-New York (54% share, 3.2% growth)
- Challenging Areas:
- San Juan routes showing mixed performance
- Some mature markets experiencing growth pressure
- Overall market share remains strong despite competitive pressure
The Caribbean network demonstrates JetBlue’s ability to maintain dominant positions in key leisure markets while facing varying levels of competition and market maturity.
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