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What Do You Need to Know about JetBlue Airways Baggage?
While traveling by flying with JetBlue Airways, a good knowledge of their baggage policy can help you avoid most of the surprise charges happening at the airport and make journeying much smoother.
Whether business travel or leisure, JetBlue has all options in baggage that fit your requirements. So here’s everything to know about JetBlue Airways Baggage for hassle-free travel.
JetBlue Airways Baggage Allowance JetBlue Airways allows passengers to carry either a carry-on or checked bags.
The number of carry-on or checked bags depends on your choice of fare class, so check your ticket for extra baggage charges for your flight. Here are the details of baggage policies carried out by JetBlue Airways,
Carry-On Baggage:
- Basic Economy: One free personal item, which can be a backpack or a purse. A personal item has to fit under the seat in front of you
- Blue, Blue Plus and Blue Flex: Free checked bag and a free carryon, which could be the personal item; that depends on which combination is chosen. The baggage carryon has to accommodate the size of the overhead bin.
- Size Requirements: 22 x 14 x 9 inches (in dimension) including handles and wheels.
- Weight Limit: Not to exceed 35 pounds
Checked Baggage
Checked baggage is not available on Basic Economy; you can add some for a few dollars more.
Blue, Blue Plus, Blue Flex: free checked bag for Blue Plus and Blue Flex fares. The checked bags are free for the Blue. Size restrictions: no more than 62 inches in length + width + height. The bag should weigh less than 50 pounds per bag.
Excess baggage fees apply if your checked bag is larger or heavier than the accepted sizes or weights.
JetBlue Airways Baggage Fees
When booking your JetBlue flight, it is essential to know the possible baggage fees, especially for checked luggage. The fees for JetBlue Airways Baggage depend on your fare class and the weight of your baggage as follows:
- First Checked Bag: $35 for most fares (e.g., Blue).
- Second Checked Bag: $45.
- Third or More Checked Bags: $150 each.
- Excess Baggage Fee: Fees for bags larger than 62 inches in total size.
- Excess Weight Baggage Fee: Whenever baggage is over 50 pounds in weight, a surcharge will be charged.
- Be careful to avoid surprise fees, however; check your baggage allowance beforehand and pack accordingly.
JetBlue Airways Special Items Policy
JetBlue has special items such as sporting equipment, musical instruments, and pets. Here is all that you should know about moving special items.
- Sports equipment: JetBlue allows, over and above some sporting items such as skis, bike, golf bag as extra or oversized/overweight and carries with a surcharge
- Musical equipment Musical instruments can be carried when traveling on a cabin depending upon what dimension trolley bags comprise though even bigger, more massive items for such travel require check bags too besides an additional cost.
- Pets: Pets are allowed in the cabin if paid. The pet travels in a carrier that should be taken beneath the seat ahead of you.
JetBlue Airways Baggage Check
You can find baggage on the internet through the JetBlue website or their mobile app. This service is helpful during check-in if your luggage will not arrive or has gone astray. You can also get customer service at +1 (844) 539-5787 regarding lost luggage or issues regarding JetBlue Airways baggage.
International Flights Baggage Policies of JetBlue Airways
When flying to a different country, the policies regarding baggage of JetBlue are different. For example, in international flights, a destination may have weight requirements, or added fees can apply.
Please check if special policies may apply for the destination on international flights. Also, before flying abroad, it’s advisable to check on the personal allowance on the specific flight.
Saving on Baggage Fee on JetBlue
Avoid the JetBlue baggage fee. Follow these tips:
- Take more fare classes, say Blue Plus or Blue Flex, free one bag check
- Prepare with lots of packing, thereby avoid extra baggage fee
- Board earlier and know baggage allowances early for any excess baggage avoidance.
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Knowing the JetBlue Airways baggage policies will make your trips smooth and hassle-free while not incurring any charges. Always check your specified ticket for baggage allowances as well as fees, ensure that your bags are packed according to the size and weight restrictions by JetBlue.
For further details on baggage or seek help with any issues related to baggage, do not hesitate to contact Fly Travel Board at +1 (844) 539-5787.
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