A JetBlue Airways flight bound for New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport is forced to make an unscheduled landing in Florida.
ORLANDO, FL — JetBlue Flight B61604, operated by an Airbus A321-200 (registration N913JB), departed San Juan, Puerto Rico, at approximately 6:00 AM AST. The flight was tracking normally toward New York when, while cruising at 32,000 feet, the flight crew initiated an abrupt turn to the west toward the Florida coast.
The aircraft landed safely at Orlando International Airport (MCO) shortly after the diversion was initiated.
| Flight Number | B61604 |
| Aircraft Type | Airbus A321-200 |
| Origin | San Juan (SJU) |
| Destination | New York (JFK) |
| Diversion Airport | Orlando (MCO) |
| Cruising Altitude | 32,000 ft |
JetBlue officials have confirmed the diversion to MCO, though the specific nature of the “operational necessity” or potential mechanical issue has not yet been detailed.
It remains unclear if passengers will continue to New York on the same aircraft or if a replacement plane will be positioned to Orlando.
UPDATES
- 14:09 UTC The flight just landed on runway 17L
- 14:11 UTC Taxing to the gate
- 14:22 UTC Arrived at terminal C
