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Ramp service (loading and unloading baggage) is the responsibility of the individual airlines. The airlines typically control their own gates as well, although FLL ATC may certainly have been a factor. Regardless, the buck stops with the airline, so if the overall experience is sub-par, it was not a widespread issue that affected multiple airlines, then I'd say it's up to JetBlue to take responsibility.
I've got to think that when airlines have gate problems there is *some* emergency capability to get a gate from another airline, even if you have to pay for it. I imagine it's just a matter of when the airline thinks it's worth paying. The PBoR might make that decision for B6. If so, they are certainly to blame for any waiting for a gate more than what should be acceptable...