Are blankets on JetBlue free?

The new eco-friendly travel blanket and pillow costs $7 on flights longer than two hours and comes with a $5 coupon to Bed Bath & Beyond. The new policy comes after JetBlue began charging customers more for seats with extra legroom, added a $15 charge for a second checked bag, and added a ticket change fee.



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Only JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach, free brand-name snacks + drinks, and free wi-fi, live tv and movies at every seat—and award-winning service.

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All JetBlue flights feature free, brand-name snacks + drinks², including freshly brewed Dunkin'® coffee.

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.

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In general, blankets provided by airlines on planes are free to use during the flight. However, it's worth noting that some airlines only provide blankets to passengers in certain cabin classes, such as business or first class.

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Blankets. Business and first-class flights offer comfort items like blankets during the flight. You must leave them on board when you're leaving the plane as they can be reused. “Paying more to travel in a better class does not entitle passengers to take items offered for the journey,” says Webber.

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After use, airlines will most often send blankets off to be washed at an industrial facility (whether it's one they operate themselves or via a laundry service), but for some carriers this only happens at their home base airports, so used blankets are either stuffed in the overhead bins or folded back up.

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Customers are prohibited from taking liquids, gels, and/or aerosols past the airport security screening checkpoint except: One clear transparent, resealable one-quart (one-liter) sized plastic bag containing liquids, gels, and aerosols in travel size containers (3.4 oz./100 ml capacity) or less per container.

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After use, airlines will most often send blankets off to be washed at an industrial facility (whether it's one they operate themselves or via a laundry service), but for some carriers this only happens at their home base airports, so used blankets are either stuffed in the overhead bins or folded back up.

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But according to travel experts, the best thing to do is to purchase your own airplane pillow and a lightweight blanket. They don't take up too much room in your carry-on luggage, and at least you know where it's been. Here are a few other ways to avoid picking up germs on a flight.

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Traveler pro tip. Don't worry if you forget your headphones for your flight. If they're available, you can request free earbuds.

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But in some cases, you can ask your flight attendant for a few freebies to make your journey a little more comfortable — things like extra snacks, pillows and blankets, and even over-the-counter medication. Routes make a difference, too, according to former flight attendant Susan Fogwell.

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JetBlue Fly-Fi speeds can be up to 20 Mbps. However, internet speeds may vary based on the weather, your route, how many passengers are connected and other factors. Can I stream movies on Wi-Fi from JetBlue? JetBlue Fly-Fi offers movies, TV channels and music through Amazon, Netflix and DirecTV.

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