Originally Posted by
MaineMangoMan
My first time ever booking a flight on Jet Blue. I am not used to having to do things like choose all these extra options if I want to be able to carry on a bag that will go in the overhead. I am certainly not used to paying to check bags. I have made attempts to get my AA FF# on the itinerary, but have struck out using online chat. They told me I will be able to check my bags free of charge, I am not optimistic. If it doesn't go my way at checkin, this will be my last time flying Jet Blue.
You might consider canceling and re-booking in Blue. You might be stuck with a credit for the difference between Blue and Blue Extra, but it's better than throwing it away completely. You also will be able to enter your AA # when you are booking anew. When you are entering your "traveler details", make sure you pick "American Airlines - Aadvantage" in the field that says "Select Program", and then enter your AA# under "Member Number". I've done this many times.