JetBlue introduces three fare options - including checked bag fees
Jul 16, 2015, 12:39 pm
#46
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Just booked my first flight since the bag fees went into effect and I have to say they make it clear both with the chart and the popovers that make you confirm.
Luckily enough for me on this pairing (JFK/ROC), checked bag fee was still cheaper than the the next level. Like that I can decide when I pack vs. spending more now and maybe not needing.
Luckily enough for me on this pairing (JFK/ROC), checked bag fee was still cheaper than the the next level. Like that I can decide when I pack vs. spending more now and maybe not needing.
Jul 16, 2015, 7:06 pm
#47
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I also emailed Jet Blue and they told me the same as you. I will have Blue Plus seats and one bag not to exceed 50 pounds is allowed per traveler. Going to keep that email with me at check in.
Jul 17, 2015, 2:39 pm
#48
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I also had the same question. Prior to the change, my parents bought tickets LAS-FLL-SJU roundtrip for Christmas. They don't fly much, and I told them to go on B6 since they could get a free bag, plus TV/wifi (for my younger brother to stay occupied). They also happened to be cheaper than anyone else and had a better connection. Where can I find something that clearly states they won't have to pay fees because they purchased their tickets prior to the change? Everything I find on the website just talks about the fees which are now in effect, and some of the news articles even sound like it applies to anyone regardless. In the mean time, I'll have my parents look through their confirmation emails to see if there's any language confirming the free bags. Since I won't be at the airport with them, and by December there probably will be very few people who still have tickets booked prior to the changes, so I want them to be adequately armed in the even someone tries to charge them, either in LAS or in SJU on the return.
Jul 17, 2015, 2:47 pm
#49
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The easiest way I know of is to view the receipt (click on each person's name when viewing the reservation and they'll pull up individually). It will say # of bags included...then you can print out and bring with you to airport, if concerned.
Jul 17, 2015, 2:59 pm
#50
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Perfect, thanks. I wasn't sure what the B6 recepits looked like. I'll have them look it up and print/screenshot that info. ^
Jul 17, 2015, 11:43 pm
#51
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Free bags. 
Does the bag fee even apply to the Caribbean? (International)
What about US Territory's? (PR)
TIA
ETA; US Territories are free checked bags. Same as Domestic AFAIK
But weird rules apply outside the US PR; http://www.jetblue.com/travel/baggage/
Does the bag fee even apply to the Caribbean? (International)
What about US Territory's? (PR)
TIA
ETA; US Territories are free checked bags. Same as Domestic AFAIK
But weird rules apply outside the US PR; http://www.jetblue.com/travel/baggage/
Last edited by DrewBr; Jul 17, 2015 at 11:56 pm
Jul 18, 2015, 2:51 am
#52
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The new bag scheme seems to like to ignore Mint as if it were a redheaded stepchild.
Am I correct in assuming that the two free bags for Mint still have a weight limit of 50lbs? I've looked at the website and didn't see anything on it. On other airlines, the weight limit for checked bags in F is 70lbs.
Am I correct in assuming that the two free bags for Mint still have a weight limit of 50lbs? I've looked at the website and didn't see anything on it. On other airlines, the weight limit for checked bags in F is 70lbs.
Jul 18, 2015, 8:51 pm
#53
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There are 10 markets where the 1st bag remains free.
By not changing the rules there? I'd say that's good to ignore.
Yes, only 50# for the bags. AA, DL & UA allow 70# for F passengers; AS & VX do not.
Yes, only 50# for the bags. AA, DL & UA allow 70# for F passengers; AS & VX do not.
Jul 19, 2015, 3:50 am
#54
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You know alot of us (like me) try to do one bag... and dont need a checked bag
having said that, I do feel for those that are required to check... now only WN is the one without fees (even though they are built in imo)
Jul 21, 2015, 11:43 am
#55
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Free bags.
Does the bag fee even apply to the Caribbean? (International)
What about US Territory's? (PR)
TIA
ETA; US Territories are free checked bags. Same as Domestic AFAIK
But weird rules apply outside the US PR; http://www.jetblue.com/travel/baggage/
Does the bag fee even apply to the Caribbean? (International)
What about US Territory's? (PR)
TIA
ETA; US Territories are free checked bags. Same as Domestic AFAIK
But weird rules apply outside the US PR; http://www.jetblue.com/travel/baggage/
Jul 21, 2015, 4:32 pm
#56
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I did double check, to help calm my parents' nerves. Tested three Caribbean destinations: BDA, SJU, SXM. They all have the lowest "Blue" fare that includes no checked bag. So it appears that B6 treats Caribbean destinations like the other airlines: it's out of the country, but service and baggage rules are like domestic flights.
- Santo Domingo
- Santiago
- Port-au-Prince
- Port of Spain
- Kingston
- Cartagena
- Medellin
- Bogota
- Lima
- Mexico City
Jul 24, 2015, 9:06 am
#57
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Since the little green luggage tag actually works, ime, getting bags out quickly, I've had to remind the agent gently on the last two trips in the past two weeks to please apply them to the checked luggage at BOS. Just FYI, you really have to watch them. Not surprising though when probably one of every three people in that line is actually Mosaic and/or connecting to Mint.
Last edited by CHOPCHOP767; Jul 24, 2015 at 1:37 pm Reason: spelling Mosaic
Jul 24, 2015, 10:34 pm
#58
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Do others feel the same? BOS is 1/3 Mosaic ? ? ?
If so, B6 is doing something right. @:-)
Does B6 truly have a lead at BOS?
Does 1/3 mean a lead at BOS?Does this rule apply at other ports? DCA, JFK, FLL, etc?
Their plan may have legs after all, regardless of the recently introduced fare classes, separating checked bag fees, and whatnot.
ETA; Go B6 ^
We are bias too. 1/2 our flights are with B6, so , ......
Last edited by DrewBr; Jul 24, 2015 at 10:48 pm
Jul 25, 2015, 6:30 am
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BOS has a very, very strong population of Mosaic passengers. More than NYC did, at least at one point last year when I was privy to some data.
Probably not a third of all passengers there, but it is a sizable group.
Probably not a third of all passengers there, but it is a sizable group.
Jul 25, 2015, 9:07 am
#60
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If this is true, I need to buy more JBLU paper.
Do others feel the same? BOS is 1/3 Mosaic ? ? ?
If so, B6 is doing something right. @:-)
Does B6 truly have a lead at BOS? Does 1/3 mean a lead at BOS?
Does this rule apply at other ports? DCA, JFK, FLL, etc?
Their plan may have legs after all, regardless of the recently introduced fare classes, separating checked bag fees, and whatnot.
ETA; Go B6 ^
We are bias too. 1/2 our flights are with B6, so , ......
Do others feel the same? BOS is 1/3 Mosaic ? ? ?
If so, B6 is doing something right. @:-)
Does B6 truly have a lead at BOS?
Does 1/3 mean a lead at BOS?Does this rule apply at other ports? DCA, JFK, FLL, etc?
Their plan may have legs after all, regardless of the recently introduced fare classes, separating checked bag fees, and whatnot.
ETA; Go B6 ^
We are bias too. 1/2 our flights are with B6, so , ......
IAD could work, though...