JetBlue Airways is grappling with a series of 17 flight cancellations on November 17, 2025, affecting major routes and causing disruptions for passengers. The cancellations come at a time when the airline has been under scrutiny from the Department of Transportation for delays and schedule reliability, leaving travelers frustrated and seeking alternatives. This operational challenge for JetBlue coincides with positive news for the broader U.S. aviation industry. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted flight reduction orders that were previously implemented. While this development is expected to normalize operations across the sector, JetBlue's specific cancellations highlight ongoing internal scheduling and operational hurdles the carrier faces. The airline also had a planned maintenance outage for its TrueBlue rewards program in the early morning.