JetBlue's 2024 Baggage Policy: A Comprehensive Overview

JetBlue has one of the clearest baggage policies of any airline, and fees are average in the industry. It also has a pretty generous free baggage allowance policy for active-duty US military members and their dependents.

Table of Content

• What is JetBlue's baggage policy?
• JetBlue baggage carry-on policy
• What is JetBlue's checked baggage / hold luggage policy?
• Are there fees for baggage on JetBlue?
• What is JetBlue's fee for overweight and oversized baggage?
• Are there fees for sports equipment on JetBlue?
• JetBlue baggage tracking
• JetBlue carry-on baggage fee
• Conclusion
•   FAQs
•   Reference

What is JetBlue's baggage policy?

JetBlue's  baggage policy includes: Carry-on baggage allowances.

1 Personal item, free

1 Hand Bag: Free

Checked Baggage: If checked baggage is not included in the selected price, applicable charges will apply. Blue Basic, Blue and Blue Extra fares do not cover the cost of any checked-in baggage and will increase at check-in. Blue Plus prices include one bag.

Mint prices include two bags. Fees for additional bags increase according to the number of bags to be delivered.

Overweight and Oversized Bags: Fees apply per bag by weight and size category. Sports Equipment: Fees may apply to certain products.

JetBlue Baggage Carry-on Policy

JetBlue baggage policy allows 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item (wallet, briefcase, laptop) per passenger for free.

tote bag must not exceed the following size and weight limits: 45 linear inches (22 x 14 x 9 inches) or 115 centimetres (56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels.

Sit in the upper basket or under the seat in front of you.

A personal item may not exceed the following aircraft size and weight limits: A320 and E190 aircraft: 41 linear inches (18 x 15 x 8 inches) or 94 centimetres (46 x 38 x 20 cm) A321 aircraft : 41 linear inches inches (17 x 13 x 11 inches) or 94 centimetres (43 x 33 x 28 cm) It fits above or below the seat in front of you Coat, umbrella, diaper, duty-free items and aids (wheelchairs, strollers, crutches, pushchairs , child car seats, etc.) do not go in hand luggage.

What is JetBlue's checked baggage / hold luggage policy?

If checked baggage is not included in the selected price, applicable charges will apply. Blue fares do not cover the cost of any check-in package and increase upon check-in. Blue Plus prices include one bag. Blue Flex prices include two bags. Fees for additional bags increase according to the number of bags to be delivered. Maximum dimensions: 62 inches or 157 centimetres (length + width + height) Maximum weight: 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.

Are there fees for baggage on JetBlue?

Yes, fees may apply. These determine the type of fare you purchased, your destination, whether you are an active-duty US military member and/or dependent, or if you have Mosaic status in the JetBlue TrueBlue program. JetBlue regular checked bag/checked bag fees on all flights are as follows:

First bag (Blue Basic, Blue and Blue Extra prices): $35.00 USD Second bag (blue) Basic: Blue, Blue Plus and Blue Extra prices: $45.00 USD Third bag and extra bags (Blue Basic, Blue, Blue Plus, Blue Extra and Mint prices): $150.00 USD.

What is JetBlue's fee for overweight and oversized baggage?

JetBlue charges the following for bags larger than the standard 50 pounds or 23 kilograms: 51-99 pounds or 24-45 kilograms: $150.00 surcharge per bag Bags weighing 100 pounds, 46 kilograms or more are not accepted . controlled baggage / checked baggage. Bags weighing more than 100 pounds or 46 kilograms are not accepted as checked baggage/carry-on baggage. No bags over 50 pounds are accepted on flights to and from the Dominican Republic, Haiti or Trinidad and Tobago. Flights to Lima, Peru, do not accept bags over 70 pounds.

JetBlue airline charges an additional $150.00 for bags 63–80 linear inches or 158–203 centimetres. Bags larger than 80 linear inches or 158 centimetres are not accepted as Checked baggage.

Are there fees for sports equipment on JetBlue?

Sports equipment such as skis, golf bags, fishing equipment, hockey and lacrosse are accepted up to the JetBlue (B6) size and weight limit and count as one checked bag. Related fees may apply.

JetBlue Baggage Tracking

Enter your information below to track your bag from check-in to pickup. Your confirmation code can be found on your ticket or in the mobile app.

https://bagtracker.smartsuite.aero/ 

JetBlue Carry-on Baggage Fee

The Blue Basic price includes one personal item that fits beneath the seat in front of you, such as a purse, daypack, laptop bag, or pet carrier. Any additional or bigger carry-on luggage brought to the gate will incur a cost and must be checked. The price is $65 for the first or second checked bag, or $180 for the third.

Conclusion 

JetBlue's baggage policy allows for one carry-on and one personal item per passenger. As a result, you can bring a duffle bag that fits into the overhead bin and a compact backpack that slides under the seat in front of you.

FAQs

• Do any of the rates offer free checked baggage?

Yes. Blue Plus includes one checked bag. Mint includes two checked bags. Additionally, for transatlantic flights, the Blue and Blue Extra tickets include one checked bag. Mosaic members (and eligible travel companions completing the same trip) always receive two checked bags, while JetBlue Plus and JetBlue Business Card members (and up to three eligible travel companions completing the same itinerary) receive one free checked bag.

• Are checked-bag fees refundable?

Checked bag fees (as well as other extras such as pets and so on) are refundable to the original form of payment if the booking is cancelled prior to the scheduled departure date. Checked bag fees are non-refundable if you go on the flight but do not check the bags you paid for.

• Can I use my Blue Basic fare to transport my pet?

Yes. A pet may be added to a Blue Basic booking (if space is available). Keep in mind that Blue Basic does not accept carry-on bags, so you'll have to limit what you bring on board to your certified pet carrier and one personal item.

• What is peak-season bag pricing?

Peak-season checked bag costs apply to bookings made on or after March 22, 24 for travel during peak travel and high-traffic periods (including Thanksgiving and Winter holidays, and peak spring and summer travel seasons).