1st Bag Fees..Maybe Soon?
May 23, 2015, 1:39 pm
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1st Bag Fees..Maybe Soon?
Just was told by a relative who is a lead screener at our local airport that JetBlue has a sign up as of today that 1st bag fees are beginning June 28th.
I've asked her to clarify and take a picture when she goes to work in the morning as she only glanced at it on her way getting off today.
Anyone with insight or have seen anything similar? I thought this wasn't being implemented until next year and I assume any bookings made prior and flown after will follow the original rules in place?
I've asked her to clarify and take a picture when she goes to work in the morning as she only glanced at it on her way getting off today.
Anyone with insight or have seen anything similar? I thought this wasn't being implemented until next year and I assume any bookings made prior and flown after will follow the original rules in place?
May 24, 2015, 11:47 am
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It will not take effect on previously booked tickets. And, while "Q2" is what they've been saying for a while now there are scant few details on the exact date of the new fare families going live. Once they do, however, tickets purchased at that point will get the new rule, including potentially bag fees.
Jun 1, 2015, 10:11 pm
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http://web.archive.org/web/201504210...ravel/baggage/
It use to have the text 'Your first checked bag is free*.' and 1 Free checked bag in large print on the right with all the numbers.
So it looks like any ticket purchased after April 21 is going to be subject to the new baggage fee.
Jun 1, 2015, 11:25 pm
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The confirmation email for a ticket I purchased today still has the free bag text in the fine print.
Domestic JetBlue flights - JetBlue allows one free checked bag, subject to size/weight restrictions. For flights booked on or after May 21st, 2014 a $50.00 fee applies to a second checked bag ($40.00 for flights booked before May 21, 2014) and a $100 fee applies to a third checked bag ($75 for flights booked before May 21, 2014),
Domestic JetBlue flights - JetBlue allows one free checked bag, subject to size/weight restrictions. For flights booked on or after May 21st, 2014 a $50.00 fee applies to a second checked bag ($40.00 for flights booked before May 21, 2014) and a $100 fee applies to a third checked bag ($75 for flights booked before May 21, 2014),
Jun 2, 2015, 7:16 am
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If B6 wanted to stay consumer friendly and keep the large majority of NE leisure travel, they would start their bag charge at $10. Undercut the competition.. I mean how much does it really cost an airline (in fuel) to transport a 30 lbs bag (on top of the profit they already made on my ticket)
Jun 2, 2015, 6:43 pm
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Well the website is making it clear today that there is still one free bag... so if you book today (or any day in the past) you're in the clear. Website is here:
http://help.jetblue.com/SRVS/CGI-BIN...8,Case=obj(634)
http://help.jetblue.com/SRVS/CGI-BIN...8,Case=obj(634)
Jun 2, 2015, 8:11 pm
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If B6 wanted to stay consumer friendly and keep the large majority of NE leisure travel, they would start their bag charge at $10. Undercut the competition.. I mean how much does it really cost an airline (in fuel) to transport a 30 lbs bag (on top of the profit they already made on my ticket)
Jun 3, 2015, 6:28 am
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Agree on the profits, but i think there is a "brand" that B6 needs to retain as well. If you put the bag fees lower, you keep the brand. If you match the bag fees, your just every other airline.
Jun 3, 2015, 1:00 pm
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That's how I feel about this. With the free bag and nonstop flights, Jetblue is mine and a lot of other people's first choice. Take away the free bag, i'm either going to Southwest or i'm going to book DL/AA/UA/AS/VX if they're the same price/cheaper or have a better schedule.
Jun 11, 2015, 11:29 am
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Good thread. I don't fly JetBlue often due to my hub, but when I do, one reason is the free bag.
It was a little difficult and not transparent/apparent if the 1st checked bag was still free. They definitely don't seem to me marketing that fact anymore very well ... and the reason is probably bc they are about to impose a 1st bag fee.
Too bad.
It was a little difficult and not transparent/apparent if the 1st checked bag was still free. They definitely don't seem to me marketing that fact anymore very well ... and the reason is probably bc they are about to impose a 1st bag fee.
Too bad.