Airlines Launch 10 New Routes Across the U.S. and Beyond

American Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest, and United Airlines have recently initiated or resumed ten routes between October 29 and November 2, 2023. This marks a significant expansion in their service offerings, with these new routes representing markets that have not been served since January 1, 2025. The most notable addition is United Airlines’ long-haul flight from Chicago O’Hare to Tel Aviv, a route that last operated in October 2023.

According to OAG data, United Airlines will control 28% of all U.S.-Tel Aviv passenger flights in November. However, this market share is expected to decline next year when American Airlines resumes flights to Tel Aviv and Delta Airlines reintroduces services from Atlanta and Boston to Israel.

Details of the New Routes

Most of the newly launched routes utilize mainline aircraft, with the exception of a short intra-Florida service operated by Envoy Air on behalf of American Eagle. This flight connects Miami to Sarasota, covering a distance of only 155 nautical miles (287 km) each way, making it American’s second-shortest domestic route from its Miami hub. The only route shorter is to Key West. Currently, this service ranks third when including international routes, following Freeport and Key West, but will drop to fourth in February when American Eagle adds a new route to Bimini.

Here is a summary of the ten new or resumed routes:

– **October 29:** Tokyo Narita to Koror by United Airlines, two weekly flights with a Boeing 737-800.
– **October 30:** Orlando to Las Vegas by JetBlue, two daily flights using the A321ceo (Mint).
– **November 1:** Chicago O’Hare to Tel Aviv by United Airlines, four weekly flights with a Boeing 787-8.
– **November 1:** Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta by JetBlue, two to three daily flights with the A320.
– **November 1:** Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans by JetBlue, daily to two daily flights using A220-300/A320.
– **November 1:** Fort Lauderdale to Pittsburgh by JetBlue, daily flights with A220-300/A320.
– **November 2:** Chicago O’Hare to Tampa by Southwest Airlines, daily flights with a Boeing 737-800/737 MAX 8.
– **November 2:** Chicago O’Hare to San Jose, Costa Rica by American Airlines, daily flights with a Boeing 737 MAX 8.
– **November 2:** Miami to Sarasota by American Eagle, daily flights using Envoy Air E175.
– **November 2:** New York LaGuardia to Fort Lauderdale by American Airlines, two to three daily flights with a Boeing 737-800/737 MAX 8.

JetBlue’s Focus on Fort Lauderdale

JetBlue has intensified its focus on Fort Lauderdale, which has historically been its third-most-served airport. The airline is undergoing various strategic changes under its new CEO, Joanna Geraghty. An analysis of the December 2025 schedule reveals a 28% increase in flights from Fort Lauderdale compared to the same month last year, contrasting with a lack of growth across JetBlue’s overall operations.

The airline has introduced 17 new routes from Fort Lauderdale, many of which are set to begin or resume in December. JetBlue’s growth has been facilitated by the decline of competitor Spirit Airlines, which has reduced its December offerings from Fort Lauderdale by 15%. This shift has enabled JetBlue to ascend to the position of the top operator at the airport, increasing its share of departures to 27%, up by five percentage points from the previous year.

The new route from Tokyo Narita to Koror, operated by United Airlines, had been unserved since Japan Airlines discontinued it in 2020. Delta Airlines previously served the route until 2018. United’s operation is part of a broader resurgence of its Tokyo Narita hub, which now features 11 routes. This includes popular destinations such as Cebu, Guam, and San Francisco.

The newly resumed services highlight the evolving landscape of air travel, reflecting airlines’ adaptability and strategic planning in response to changing demand and competitive pressures. As these routes take off, the industry will closely monitor passenger uptake and market performance.