What Is The Checked Bag Allowance Of JetBlue?

The amount of checked baggage you are allowed on JetBlue is mostly determined by the class of fare and the route and when you decide to pay your bags. This is an in-depth and current description of the JetBlue checked baggage policy:

Standard Checked Bag Allowance

• General allowance: As per JetBlue Luggage Policy, the maximum size and weight of luggage checked in by passengers is 62 inches (157 cm) (length + width + height) per bag and 50 pounds (23 kg) per bag.
• Traveling in Mint (premium) class: On Mint fares the allowance rises to 70 pounds (32 kg) per bag and on most routes two free checked bags are provided as part of Mint fares.
• Excess baggage: Bags that are overweight; going over 99 pounds or 80 inches in combined length, height and width will not be accepted.

Fees by Fare Type and Route

Flights Within the U.S., Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada

• Blue Plus fares are inclusive of one free checked bag; the Blue and Blue Basic fares are not inclusive of checked bags and will be required to pay the stated price.
• The second luggage is more expensive than the first one and rises at the high-travel seasons. The cheapest rate will be fetched when the checked bag allowance is bought more than 24 hours before the travel time.
• JetBlue Plus and Business Cardholders, as well as JetBlue elite members (Mosaic), are allowed to check one bag free of charge.

Transatlantic Flights (U.S. to Europe)

• Blue and Blue Plus fares: Free one checked baggage (50 lbs); the second checked baggage is subjected to a cost of $100; the third and any other checked is charged at $200 per baggage.
• Blue Basic: First baggage fee is $60 whereas second bag fee is $100.
• Mint: 2 free-checked bags (70 lbs each).

Overweight/Oversize Fees

• Overweight fee: As per JetBlue Baggage Policy, in case your bag is more than 50 lbs (but, not more than 70 lbs), you have to pay Luggage fees per bag of $150.
• Oversized fee: Any bag that exceeds 62 linear inches attracts an oversize charge of $150. The overweight fee and the oversize fee are cumulative, in case your bag corresponds to both of them.

How to Avoid Higher Fees:

• Make your booking online and choose to pay in advance as expenses are normally higher at the airport.
• Free checked baggage may apply to some JetBlue membership holders, and users of credit cards.

Special Allowances:

• Some items including assistive devices, infant car seats and strollers are free of charge.
• There is a restriction to the liability of checked luggage, and passengers are advised to keep valuables in their carry-on.

Conclusion

JetBlue has a checked bag allowance which depends on the fare basis, route and the short period in which they are paid. Travelers in standard classes can bring up to 50 pounds with the length of 62 inches, and Mint class passengers have better allowances and do not pay fees to check their luggage. There is a fee on excess baggage as well as overweight bulky baggage. It is also quite economical to reserve luggage online in advance. Special devices such as strollers and assistive devices can be carried free of cost.