Low Cost Carrier Route Cuts Drive Up New York-Florida Airfares (thetravel.com)

Over 1,400 flights between New York City and Florida vanished in 2026 after Spirit Airlines shut down in early May, cutting 839 flights, while Frontier and JetBlue slashed hundreds more. Average fares from JFK rose 16.5% to $486.16, from LaGuardia 12.2% to $378.81, and from Newark 10.8% to $474.65 in the first quarter compared to a year earlier. Delta, United, American, and Allegiant added flights, but Delta led with 180 more.