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What is Group B vs C JetBlue?

Group B boarding will be for those with window seats in the back half of the plane. Group C is for passengers in middle seats in the back and front window seats.



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Blue Basic It's the bare bones option for budget travelers. The standard perks on all JetBlue flights are available to Blue Basic travelers – great legroom, snacks, Wifi and movies.

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Boarding groups are usually assigned to passengers at check-in, or can be predetermined based on airline status or special classifications like passengers with disabilities or families. Boarding groups might also be a perk of having status on an airline.

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Checking in 24 hours before your flight will usually land you somewhere in the B boarding group — which is generally adequate to find either a window or aisle seat or 2 seats together if you are flying with a companion. Your boarding pass will show your group (A, B, or C) and a number (1-60). Image Credit: Southwest.

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C 1-60: This is the group you will most likely get if you don't check in right on time. While the C group isn't a guaranteed middle seat, the chances are pretty high that you won't be sitting in the ideal spot.

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Airline codes do get reused. For example, B5 was used by FlightLine before it went out of business. Then B6 would be the next available code. I think you're right about it just being next in line.

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So with your c-14 position you'll have over 120 people (plus pre boarders plus continuing flyers) ahead of you. Translated - you'll likely get a center seat. C stands for Center Seat

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With Group B boarding, you'll get to your seat earlier and get into vacay mode even faster. Plus, all JetBlue Vacations travelers get a free carry-on bag, so you'll get early access to overhead bins without any added cost. Does not apply to packages that include partner airline flights.

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You will be assigned a boarding group (A, B, or C) and position (1-60+) upon check in. Your unique group and position combination (for example: A35) will be displayed on your boarding pass and represents a reserved spot in the boarding group at the gate.

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All customers are urged to continue to proactively select their seats at the time of booking. Meanwhile, for bookings made within 24 hours of planned travel, a JetBlue airport crewmember will assign seats manually.

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When you're asked by a flight attendant or gate agent to change seats, it's usually to help families sit together, allow caregivers to sit next to patients, or accommodate an air marshal or other airline employee.

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Basically, whether or not you think upgrading to an Even More Space seat for business travel is worth it comes down to personal preference. Are you willing to shell out a little extra cash for more legroom, early boarding and speedy security? If so, you might just find the additional cost worth it.

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Group A boards first, then group B, and afterwards group C. If you end up with A1, then it's your lucky day — you'll likely get to be the first passenger on the plane.

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