JetBlue Gives Blue Basic a Boost with Complimentary Carry-On Bag Starting September 6
June 18 2024 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Blue Basic fare will include one free carry-on
bag in addition to one small personal item
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced it is elevating the value
of its Blue Basic fare by including a free carry-on bag for
customers flying beginning September 6, 2024, regardless of
purchase date. Previously, customers who wished to bring a carry-on
bag would need to purchase one of JetBlue’s other fare options or
purchase an Even More Space seat.
The change makes JetBlue’s basic economy offering one of the
industry’s best values for price-conscious consumers. In addition
to the new carry-on bag allowance, all fares, including Blue Basic,
receive JetBlue’s award-winning, customer-centric experience
including the most legroom in coach1, seatback entertainment at
every seat and fast, free, unlimited Fly-Fi2 on all flights.
“Carry-on bags are an important part of travel to customers, and
when presented with a choice between JetBlue’s award-winning
service and another carrier’s basic offering, we want JetBlue to be
the easy winner,” said Marty St. George, president, JetBlue. “We’re
always looking for ways to evolve our offering in response to
customer preferences. This is a win-win as we improve the customer
experience and keep JetBlue competitive in our industry.”
While many of JetBlue’s aircraft are outfitted with larger
overhead bins to accommodate more customers, in the event of space
constraints, customers may be required to check carry-on bags at
the gate for no additional charge. All bags remain subject to size
and weight restrictions and other fees apply for oversized or
overweight bags. For more information about bag allowances, please
visit jetblue.com/at-the-airport/baggage-information.
Through JetBlue's variety of fare options, customers can focus
on what is most valuable to them—the lowest fare, advance seat
selection, priority boarding, points earned and more—while still
receiving the best travel experience.
“As flying becomes cheaper and more accessible for a spectrum of
customers, a one-size-fits-all offering no longer works,” said St.
George. “Whether a customer prefers more included benefits, or they
shop solely on price, our fare options coupled with our great
onboard service, makes JetBlue the best choice. No matter what fare
a customer prefers, we provide clear and transparent information on
what that selection includes.”
Customers who want to board earlier to utilize overhead bin
space will now find even more value in purchasing the more flexible
Blue fare—JetBlue’s second lowest fare that comes with free
advanced seat selection, no cancellation or change fees and general
boarding. Blue Basic customers remain the final group to board and
Blue Basic fares are subject to a cancellation fee that does not
apply to any other fares. To learn more about JetBlue’s fare
options, visit jetblue.com/flying-with-us/our-fares.
JetBlue Fare Options
Blue Basic
Blue
Blue Plus
Blue Extra
Mint
Carry-on bag3
1 beginning 9/6/24
1
1
1
1
Personal Item4
1
1
1
1
1
Checked bag(s)
0
0 (1 on transatlantic
flights)
1
0
(1 on transatlantic flights)
2
Changes5
Not allowed
No fee
No fee
No fee
No fee
Cancellations
$100 per person ($200 per person
for transatlantic flights)
No fee
No fee
No fee
No fee
Same-day Switches /
Standby6
Not allowed
$75 fee
$75 fee
Included
$75 fee
Seat Selection
Additional fee
Included
Included
Included
Included
Boarding
Final
General7
General7
Early
Early
Priority Security
Additional fee8
Additional fee8
Additional fee8
Included
Included
Base TrueBlue points per
$1
1
3
3
3
3
TrueBlue online booking bonus
per $1
1
3
3
3
3
About JetBlue
JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier
in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando and San
Juan. JetBlue, known for its low fares and great service, carries
customers to more than 100 destinations throughout the United
States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada and Europe. For more
information and the best fares, visit jetblue.com.
- JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach based on average
fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines.
- Fly-Fi® and live television are available on all
JetBlue-operated flights. Coverage area may vary by aircraft.
Details on inflight wi-fi and entertainment:
https://www.jetblue.com/flying-with-us
- Carry-on bags may not exceed 22" L (55.88 cm) x 14" W (35.56
cm) x 9" H (22.86 cm).
- Personal items (like a purse, daypack or laptop bag) must fit
under the seat in front of you and may not exceed 17" L (43.2 cm) x
13" W (33 cm) x 8" H (20.32 cm). An approved pet carrier counts
toward your personal item allowance.
- Does not apply to same-day switches. Subject to fare difference
and fare rules applicable on date of change. Funds will be in the
form of a JetBlue travel credit, valid for 12 months from original
ticketing date. See details on expiration date here. Blue Basic
fares booked on or after Mar 18, 2024 are not eligible for same-day
switches or same-day standby. Blue Basic fares booked before Mar
18, 2024 are eligible for same-day switches or same-day standby
with a $75 fee. Mosaic members may continue to make same-day
switches or fly same-day standby at no extra charge on all fares
(including Blue Basic) starting 24 hours prior to departure without
paying a fare difference or the applicable fee.”
- Same-day switches cannot be completed by agency. Same-day
switches can only be completed directly by JetBlue. Same-day
switches can be made after midnight on day of travel. No fare
difference applies. Blue Basic fares booked on or after Mar 18,
2024 are not eligible for same-day switches or same-day standby.
Blue Basic fares booked before Mar 18, 2024 are eligible for
same-day switches or same-day standby with a $75 fee. Mosaic
members may continue to make same-day switches or fly same-day
standby at no extra charge on all fares (including Blue Basic)
starting 24 hours prior to departure without paying a fare
difference or the applicable fee.
- Early boarding may be selected as a TrueBlue Perks You Pick ®
by eligible members. (Excludes Blue Basic fares). Learn more about
perks.
- Available at select airports. Additional fee for priority
security if not selected as a TrueBlue Perks You Pick by eligible
members.
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