JetBlue Shifts New York-JFK to Amsterdam Route to Summer-Only Service

JetBlue Airways has scaled back its flight schedule between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS), shifting to a seasonal service that will operate only during the summer months, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.

According to Cirium, the final flight for this summer season between New York and Amsterdam is scheduled for October 28, 2025, with service set to resume on March 28, 2026. While JetBlue has not officially stated the reason for this adjustment, it is speculated that the decision may be linked to lower-than-expected demand during the winter months, as reflected in the airline’s 2024/2025 load factors.

A Closer Look Into The Route

JetBlue launched its inaugural nonstop service between New York (JFK) and Amsterdam (AMS) in 2023 and has operated the route year-round with daily flights since then. However, this year, the New York-based airline will suspend service between the two cities from November 2025 through the end of March 2026.

The likely reason behind JetBlue’s decision is reduced demand on the route during the winter months. Cirium data shows that load factors between November 2024 and February 2025 were notably lower compared to the summer of 2024. However, it’s important to note that load factors alone don’t always reflect a route’s profitability—higher passenger loads can result from lower fares, which may not translate into financial viability for the airline.

JetBlue operates the New York–Amsterdam route using its Airbus A321LR (Long Range) narrowbody aircraft, featuring the airline’s premium Mint suites. The aircraft seats a total of 138 passengers in a two-class configuration, with 24 Mint suites and 114 economy class seats. The route remains highly competitive, with other major carriers—including Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic—also providing nonstop service between JFK and AMS.

JetBlue’s Transatlantic Network Overview

JetBlue has steadily expanded its footprint in the transatlantic market since launching its first service across the Atlantic in 2021. The airline’s inaugural transatlantic route connected New York (JFK) with London Heathrow (LHR), followed by additional services to London Gatwick (LGW), Madrid (MAD), and other European destinations.

The New York-based carrier primarily operates its transatlantic flights from two key hubs: Boston (BOS) and New York (JFK). According to JetBlue data, the airline currently serves seven destinations from its Boston hub and five European cities from its New York base.

The idea of a low-cost carrier operating services between New York and Europe is nothing new, and airlines had been attempting to do it for years before JetBlue entered the transatlantic market. However, this business model has proven to be relatively challenging, with many other airlines failing to gain long-term profits (e.g, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Wow Air).

New Mint Flights

JetBlue continues to expand its premium Mint business class offering beyond its transatlantic routes. In its latest update, the airline announced the introduction of Mint service at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Beginning in late October 2025, JetBlue will operate two daily flights between Orlando and Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) using its Airbus A321 aircraft equipped with Mint suites. These flights will run throughout the winter season, with one of the two continuing year-round.

Simultaneously, JetBlue revealed plans to enhance its presence at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), adding more options for travelers heading to the West Coast. The airline will increase service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and introduce new twice-daily flights to Las Vegas—both operated with A321 aircraft featuring the Mint product. Like the Orlando-Las Vegas route, the Newark-Las Vegas service will run twice daily through the winter season.