JetBlue TrueBlue - Are all golf bags considered oversized?

Greetings,

I have a (hopefully) quick question on JetBlue's baggage policy in regards to golf clubs. On jetblue.com, the baggage policy states:

Golf equipment is accepted on all flights. There is no additional charge for golf bags as long as they are within size and weight limitations; however, a golf bag will count as one of your checked bags.

Oversized bags are, of course, those where length+width+height > 62 inches. Since modern drivers are about 45 inches by themselves, that makes it virtually impossible to pack even a small golf bag safely in a travel bag and keep the total measurement under 62 inches.

Do they really charge $75 each way for golf clubs? I'm willing to pay the $30 second bag fee, but I'm not willing to pay the extra oversize fee, and I would really hate to get to the airport with my clubs and have no choice but to pay the extra money.

Does anyone out there have recent experience in this area? Thanks in advance for any info.

I just flew back and forth this weekend from JFK-RSW with my girlfriend. Each of us had our clubs with us and we checked them as our only bag. We did not pay anything additional. I think that while technically golf clubs are oversize, they rarely if ever charge extra for them -- at least that has been my experience with JetBlue.

I will also say that I've slapped a UPS label on my golf travel bag and sent it ahead in the past. It arrived just fine. It only costs around $20-$30 if the bag is light, and then you don't have to deal with lugging it through the airport and waiting around for it. Any decent hotel would hold it for you pending your arrival, and you can pre-print a return label before you leave and then just drop it off at a Mail Boxes Etc, Staples, or other local dropoff location on your way to the airport for your return.

Jonahan

Never been charged for a hard case or soft sided golf bag as an oversize bag. I was charged as a second bag when I checked a suitcase as well. I was told if the golf bag was over 50lbs, would be charged overweight fee though.