JetBlue to reduce Newark, LaGuardia footprint as it forges ahead in Fort Lauderdale

JetBlue told CNBC it is planning to cut its flight attendant base at Newark Liberty International Airport and tech operations bases there and at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The carrier is increasing service in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, its profitable hub where it's the No. 1 carrier. JetBlue has complained about the high costs of operating at airports, including LaGuardia, which was recently revamped. JetBlue Airways told CNBC on Wednesday that it will close its flight attendant base at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and tech operations bases there and at LaGuardia Airport in New York this fall as it seeks to reduce costs and beef up service in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, though it noted that no staff will lose their jobs. JetBlue said it is ending seasonal service between Newark and Los Angeles and Las Vegas. It said staff could bid or transfer to other bases. "W...