NEW YORK (AP) — JetBlue Airways is considering whether to keep its headquarters in New York or move to Florida. The airline has been based in the Queens neighborhood of Long Island City since it started flying in 2000. Now, its future real-estate needs are up in the air because of the shift toward working from home. A JetBlue spokeswoman said Thursday that a decision is expected later this year. JetBlue’s lease in New York expires in July 2023, The airline already has some operations in Florida, including a training center.
Photo: FILE- This March 16, 2017, file photo, shows a JetBlue airplane at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. JetBlue Airways is considering whether to keep its headquarters in New York or move to Florida. The airline has been based in the Queens neighborhood of Long Island City since it started flying in 2000. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
