American and JetBlue seek extra Havana flights

American Airlines and JetBlue Airways are seeking additional Havana frequencies, while Delta Air Lines plans to return six weekly frequencies as it cuts service to the Cuban capital from New York. American and JetBlue are the only airlines who amended their applications requesting Havana rights, which the US Department of Transportation (DOT) is re-assigning after three other airlines decided to end service. Fort Worth-based American has applied for seven additional weekly frequencies, on top of the 10 weekly frequencies it requested in September. American plans to use the seven additional frequencies to boost flights on its route between Miami and Havana. JetBlue is also seeking seven additional weekly frequencies, to launch service between Tampa and Havana - a route served by only Southwest Airlines. Including Tampa, New York-based JetBlue is requesting for a total of 28 weekly frequencies to Havana.