What does blue basic mean on JetBlue?

Blue Basic is the most stripped-down fare option JetBlue offers, while Blue fares provide a few additional perks when you're flying. But for flyers who have firmly set plans and don't need a lot of fanfare, flying Blue Basic can help you save more money.



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Blue Basic: With Blue Basic, you get a personal item but no checked bag or carry-on. Additionally, you get all of the basic perks allotted to all JetBlue flights like great legroom, snacks, Wi-Fi, movies (flights 2+ hours), etc.

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Is JetBlue baggage free? Passengers who are on the Blue fare do not have free checked baggage allowance and will need to purchase this separately. The fees are $35 for the first bag, $45 for the second and $150 to $200 for 3+ bags. Blue Plus and Mint fares include free baggage allowance.

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Blue Basic passengers pay a fee to select seats more than 24 hours in advance, while everyone else can pick seats at no extra charge. Upgrades to Even More Space vary based on the flight and which seat you choose.

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Blue Basic fares include 1 personal item that fits under the seat in front of you, like a purse, daypack, laptop bag or pet carrier. Any additional or larger carry-on bags brought to the gate will incur a fee and need to be checked. The fee is $65 (if it would be your 1st or 2nd checked bag) or $180 (if it's your 3rd).

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Can Blue Basic Change to Blue? No, you cannot change a Blue Basic ticket to a Blue ticket. If you accidentally purchased a Blue Basic fare when you meant to buy a Blue one, you have a 24-hour window to cancel so you can book the correct fare.

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The airline wants to align its restrictions with those of the no-frills carriers and it wants to free up overhead bin space as part of a bold new promise guaranteeing other passengers spots for their carry-on bags.

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JetBlue. JetBlue is America's trailblazer when it comes to the most spacious aircraft seats. Although seats vary between different aircraft types, the airline offers up to 38 inches of legroom in their standard economy class.

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In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you. In most cases, backpacks are considered personal items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you.

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