Jet Blue Airways flights and information

Airline Overview

Based at New York's JFK airport, discount airline JetBlue first took flight in February 2000. Today, the airline offers flights to more than 50 destinations in the U.S. and to the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas.

Check-in

For domestic flights, arrive 20 minutes before the flight departs if traveling only with carry on luggage; 25 minutes before departure if checking luggage in to the hold. Desks close 45 minutes before departure for all international flights. Online check-in is available if traveling only with carry-on luggage, 1.5 to 24 hours before departure.

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Baggage

Carry-on: One carry-on bag and one personal item, like a laptop or handbag, are allowed. Personal items must not exceed dimensions of 18 x 15 x 8 in, and carry on bags must not exceed 24 x 16 x 10 in.

Checked:  When you fly with JetBlue, your first checked bag is free and the second is $30. (Customers who have booked their tickets before June 2, 2009, get the prior rate of $20 for a second bag.)

Excess: If you’re packing more than two bags, then each one, starting with the third, costs $75. 

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Legroom

Seat pitch: 32–34 inches.

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Pre-assigned Seating

Can be booked online for no extra cost. A seating plan with legroom details is also available on jetblue.com so you can choose the perfect seat.

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Passenger Change Details

Changes can be made online for a fee of $35 per person plus any difference in price for the new flight, or at the call center for a fee of $45 per person plus any difference in price. For travel to the same destination, the reservation can be changed to standby travel for any flight to the destination leaving on that day for no extra charge. If the original flight was the last out of the airport, standby travel for the first of the next day's flights is allowed and if there is only one flight per day, standby on a flight on the preceding or following day is permitted.

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Child Fares

Infants between the age of three days and two years can travel on all domestic flights on an adult's lap for free. For international flights to the Dominican Republic, a fee is required of $11.95.

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Pets

Cats or dogs can be carried for a fee of $50. Only one pet is allowed per passenger, with the exception of service animals. All animals must be in a carrier smaller than 17 x 12.5 x 8 in, placed under the seat in front. No animals can be carried on flights to the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico or the Bahamas.

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Carrying Musical Instruments

Standard baggage allowances apply. A separate seat can be purchased to carry a large or fragile instrument (in accordance with JetBlue Airway’s regulations) instead of checking it.

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In-flight Service

Complimentary drinks and snacks are served. Alcohol is available for sale. Seat-back televisions with 36 channels are also available on some airplanes with plans to extend this service to all aircraft. JetBlue offers connectivity through BetaBlue, with complimentary email, shopping, and instans messaging. It also provides Terra chips, Dunkin Donuts coffee and tea, and other specialty snacks and beverages on board.

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Air Miles

JetBlue's frequent flyer program, True Blue, is available for online enrollment. It offers the chance to earn free travel and access to special features on jetblue.com, such as managing credits from canceled flights.

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Airline Food Link

There’s nothing like heading up in the skies to work up an appetite. Check out the airline’s menu before you fly so you can decide if you need to bring any extras. Snacks and drinks available in-flight can be viewed at JetBlue's Web site; or see photographs taken by fellow flyers of meals they’ve been served and read reviews at AirlineMeals.net.

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