JetBlue increases capacity at Kennedy Airport (06/02/2006)

JetBlue opened seven new gates at New York’s Kennedy Airport June 1, which, combined with its existing 14 gates there, will give it enough additional space to operate up to 185 daily flights at its home base, the airline said.

JetBlue currently operates about 125 daily flights at Kennedy.

The airline said the additional capacity will help it grow into its new home at Terminal 5 once its construction is complete in 2009. The new terminal will offer 26 gates capable of supporting 250 daily flights.