New Airline Service Starts July 9, Expanding Travel Options for the Region

May 2, 2026 – JetBlue Airways announced this morning that it would begin service at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on July 9, 2026. JetBlue will offer three daily flights between BWI Marshall Airport and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In addition, JetBlue will add service between BWI Marshall and San Juan, Puerto Rico on November 2, 2026. The addition of JetBlue reflects continued demand for air travel and underscores the strength of the market in Maryland and the National Capital region.

“We are thrilled to welcome JetBlue, which means more convenience and more access to key travel destinations,” said Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director/CEO of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. “We remain committed to working with airlines to strengthen and expand air service opportunities. At BWI Marshall Airport, we look forward to a successful partnership with JetBlue to benefit our passengers and the region.”

BWI Marshall Airport serves as a vital travel hub for Maryland and the National Capital region, connecting travelers to destinations around the globe. The airport offers approximately 300 daily nonstop departures to about 90 domestic and international destinations. BWI Marshall Airport generates a total economic impact of $11.3 billion annually. The airport and visitors produce and support more than 107,000 jobs throughout Maryland and the region.

Contour to Resume Flights to Macon, Georgia on June 9

April 9, 2026 – Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport today welcomed the announcement that Contour Airlines plans to start service on June 9. Contour will operate 10 weekly roundtrip flights between BWI Marshall and Middle Georgia Regional Airport.

“We are excited to renew our partnership and welcome back Contour,” said Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director/CEO of BWI Marshall Airport. “The airline’s return is a direct response to the travel needs of our shared passengers. The service offers additional efficient travel options for both business and leisure customers.”

According to Contour Airlines, the return to BWI Marshall Airport marks a highly anticipated move for the Macon community, reconnecting travelers with a popular and convenient gateway to the Mid-Atlantic region. Contour previously operated service between BWI Marshall and Macon from August 2017 to April 2025.

The new Contour service will operate daily, with additional frequencies on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

“Contour Airlines is committed to growing alongside the communities we serve,” said Ben Munson, President of Contour Airlines. “We’ve heard from travelers across Middle Georgia who have been asking for the return of Baltimore service.”

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is a leading aviation hub serving Maryland and the National Capital Region. The airport served more than 25 million passengers in 2025 and offers approximately 300 daily nonstop departures to about 90 domestic and international destinations. BWI Marshall Airport generates a total economic impact of $11.3 billion. The airport and visitors produce and support more than 107,000 jobs throughout Maryland and the region.

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Airport to Provide Free Assistive Technology from Towson-Based ReBokeh

April 8, 2026 – Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) is expanding its accessibility efforts through use of services provided by Towson-based ReBokeh® Vision Technologies. The innovative technology provides free, unlimited access to the company’s mobile application to those traveling through the airport. The assistive technology empowers travelers to customize how they see the airport environment in real time. BWI Marshall is the second airport worldwide, and the first in the Mid-Atlantic, to offer ReBokeh’s technology to support safer, more independent air travel.

“Delivering an inclusive transportation system that works for everyone and connects people to opportunities is part of our core mission,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson. “BWI Marshall continues to find innovative ways to improve accessibility for our travelers and ensure no one is left behind.”

ReBokeh is designed by and intended for the low-vision community. The technology is built to empower the 90% of blind and low-vision individuals who retain some functional sight. It works by allowing users to leverage the live camera feed from their mobile devices with overlaid, customized filters that adjust aspects like contrast, color hue, zoom and lighting.

“This technology is helping to ensure a confident, independent travel experience for all passengers,” said Shannetta Griffin, the Executive Director/CEO of BWI Marshall Airport. “The innovative technology will help support our travelers with low vision.”

At BWI Marshall, travelers with low vision can use ReBokeh to read gate and wayfinding signs, view arrival and departure boards, and locate restaurants, shops, and lounges. ReBokeh AI also supports multiple languages and automatically aligns with a user’s device settings, enabling real-time translation of signage, on-screen information, and the surrounding environment.

Read the full press release here: https://www.bwiairport.com/flying-with-us/about-bwi/press-media/april-8-2026-bwi-thurgood-marshall-airport-expands-accessibility-for-low-vision-travelers/