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New York and Boston flights begin in March.

JetBlue has submitted a formal proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide more Essential Air Service (EAS) flights.

Breeze Airways is continuing its network expansion with two new cities and several additional routes launching this winter.

The decision to scrap the six-year-old A220 comes amid ongoing supply chain challenges for the aviation industry and airline operator disruptions.

Breeze has submitted a request to the U.S. Department of Transportation seeking approval to modify its current Essential Air Service (EAS) pattern.

The FAA put a ground stop in place at Logan International Airport in Boston after a JetBlue aircraft slid off the runway.

The carrier is still working through its flag carrier and ETOPS approvals, but this DOT nod is a “milestone,” the spokesperson added.

The carrier continues to have several new Airbus A220 and A321neo aircraft grounded as a result of Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues.

Following the incident, all crew members and several passengers were transported to the hospital for medical evaluation.

Breeze is expanding again, this time with a new point on its route map. The airline, which began service in 2021, operates to nearly 70 cities in 31 states.