Spirit shutdown leaves St. Maarten with less Florida choices, JetBlue alone on Fort Lauderdale route

The shutdown of Spirit Airlines has significantly impacted St. Maarten travelers, particularly those seeking lower-cost access to South Florida and the wider United States. This closure reduces their flight options, especially for the Fort Lauderdale route. Consequently, JetBlue is now the sole airline operating direct flights between St. Maarten and Fort Lauderdale.