JetBlue Baggage Policy

JetBlue’s baggage policy is flexible and easy to understand, especially once you know its checked and carry-on allowances. Not all fares include a free checked bag allowance. However, you can bring a personal item and a carry-on for free. JetBlue also has specific rules for sports equipment, musical instruments, and other special items. Read on for a detailed insight. 

JetBlue Checked Baggage Policy – How Many Bags Can You Check?

JetBlue is quite strict about its checked baggage allowance. Pack wisely to stay within the weight and size limits for carry-on and checked baggage. 

Checked bags should be 50 pounds or less and no more than 62 inches. Exceeding this limit will incur a fee. Here are some things to note about JetBlue’s checked baggage policy: 

• You may include two checked bags in your itinerary at any point in time – during booking or even after you reach the airport. 
• If you want to add a third bag, you can only do it at the airport, not online. 
• Some fares include checked bags for free, while some don’t. If traveling on a fare type where a checked bag isn’t included, then you may add it in advance. Visit jetblue.com or use the app. This will save you money. This is applicable only for the first two checked bags. 
• If you have TrueBlue points, you may use them to pay for your checked bags at any point in time before checking in. You may pay via Manage Trips at jetblue.com or use the JetBlue App and go to My Trips. 
• During high-traffic periods and peak times, you will be subject to peak-season pricing for your checked bag fees. These include summer and spring breaks, winter break, and Thanksgiving. 
• If you include your checked bags before check-in (at least 24 hours ahead), you may save up to $10. 
• You will only get a refund of your checked bag fees if you cancel the whole booking before your flight’s scheduled departure time. 

How Much Does JetBlue Charge For Checked Bags?

Many factors determine your checked baggage fees. These include your destination, fare type, and time of year (peak/off-peak). To find the exact cost, click the Bag Calculator tab on JetBlue’s official website. 

Here are some of the fare types where checked bags come for free. These include: 

• Main
• Main Flex
• Main Base 
• EvenMore
• EvenMore Base
• EvenMore Flex

• For these fare types, the first and second bags cost $45 and $59, respectively. During peak seasons, the first two bags cost $49 and $69, respectively. 
• Under JetBlue’s baggage policy, the Mint and Mint Flex fares include the first and second bags, each limited to 70 lbs. 
• JetBlue Plus and Premium cardmembers also include the first bag and must pay $59 for checking the second bag during peak and $69 during off-peak seasons. 
• A $200 fee applies to the third checked bag and beyond. 

The fees we mentioned above are for the following destinations: 

• Latin America
• Canada
• Caribbean 
• United States 

For Transatlantic flights, the fee structure is different. Check the official website to learn more. 

What is JetBlue’s Baggage Policy for Oversized and Overweight Bags?

• Bags that don’t meet the weight and/or dimension requirements are classified as overweight /oversized. 
• Bags weighing 51 to 99 pounds cost $150/bag. On transatlantic flights, the charges are £120, $150, and €140. 
• Bags exceeding 70 pounds aren’t permissible on transatlantic flights. 
• Bags measuring 61 to 80 inches, with handles and wheels, cost $150/bag. 

Some items, like a golf bag/ skimboard/fishing rod/ skis/snowboard, are considered a single checked bag. Checked baggage fees apply, but there are no oversized or additional bag fees. 

You can add additional bags to your booking 24 hours before your booking, or at the airport, and extra fees may apply. 

What Is JetBlue’s Baggage Policy for Carry-on Bags?

• There’s a carry-on bag included for all fare types. It should also fit in the overhead bin. 
• You can also carry a personal item, which may include: 
• Purse OR Laptop bag OR Daypack OR Approved pet carrier. 
• Carry-on bags shouldn’t exceed 22 inches, 14 inches, and 9 inches (length, width, height); handles and wheels are included. 
• Personal items shouldn’t exceed 17 inches, 13 inches, and 8 inches (length, width, and height). 

JetBlue’s Rules for Traveling With Assistive Devices

Are you traveling with a crutch, wheelchair, stroller, or any other assistive device? Well, you needn’t worry. They won’t count toward your checked or carry-on baggage limit. However, they’re subject to weight and size restrictions. If your device fits in an overhead bin, it is fine; otherwise, you’ll check it at the gate. 

JetBlue’s Baggage Policy for Group Travel

When traveling in a group, you can carry one carry-on and a personal item. For Transatlantic routes, you can carry a checked bag up to 60 inches and/or 50 pounds. The second (checked) bag costs $109 or $119 during peak and off-peak periods. Third checked bags and more cost a flat fee of $200. The bags are subject to weight and size restrictions. 

JetBlue’s Rules for Sports Equipment/Musical Equipment and Other Items Onboard

If you are traveling with sports equipment, musical instruments, media bags, firearms, or other special items, you must follow the rules and regulations to ensure a hassle-free trip. Check our write-ups for more details. 

Can You Carry Plastic Bins and Boxes As Checked Baggage?

You can bring them in your checked and carry-on bags for flights within the United States. However, you cannot bring them on flights going to or coming from international destinations other than Canada and Vancouver. 

You can check the boxes for flights arriving at or departing from Vancouver and Canada provided the following regulations are followed: 

• The boxes go in as checked items. 
• Place the items in factory-sealed boxes.

What Items Are Prohibited or Restricted On JetBlue Flights?

JetBlue has a list of prohibited and restricted items in checked and carry-on bags. Check the list to know some of the items that cannot be carried in your carry-on bags:

• All kinds of paints (oil-based, aerosol, water-based, etc)
• Camping stoves
• Chemicals 
• CO2 cartridges 
• Fireworks
• Gasoline
• Gas torches
• Flares
• Liquid fuel 
• Liquid bleach Pesticides
• Oxygen tanks 
• Poison
• Scuba tanks (shouldn’t be empty or full)
• Tear gas 
• Speakers exceeding ten inches (won’t be accepted onboard)

Some of the items you cannot take in your carry-on bags include:

• Weapons
• Explosives
• Drones 
• Sharp objects (like spare blades, straight razors, sabers, knives, ice axes, box cutters, swords)
• Sports gear (Golf clubs, cricket bats, ski poles, camping stoves, lacrosse sticks, hockey sticks, and more)
• Tools (like saws, drills, hammers, screwdrivers, cattle prods, and more)

Note:To know what you can and can’t carry, check the official website. 

Conclusion

So, that’s JetBlue’s baggage policy in a nutshell. Hope it helps you understand the rules and regulations better. Check the official website to find the best deals on checked bags, especially if you need to buy them. Always arrive on time so you can check your baggage quickly and still have time to explore the facility.

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