Jul 24, 2022, 7:10 am
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Welcome to the JetBlue TrueBlue Forum FLAME-FREE Q&A Thread!
As seen on many other forums, the Flame-Free Q&A Thread is a friendly place for members to ask anything, even the most basic of questions. No snarky responses here! There are no stupid questions in this thread. This is a centralized place to ask simple questions for which you may not want to start an entire thread. A special effort will be made to avoid using acronyms, jargon, or other language difficult to understand to those who may not fly JetBlue so often. Personally I've found this type of resource to be immensely helpful on other forums, and it's about time that we have one here.
So without further ado... ask away
As seen on many other forums, the Flame-Free Q&A Thread is a friendly place for members to ask anything, even the most basic of questions. No snarky responses here! There are no stupid questions in this thread. This is a centralized place to ask simple questions for which you may not want to start an entire thread. A special effort will be made to avoid using acronyms, jargon, or other language difficult to understand to those who may not fly JetBlue so often. Personally I've found this type of resource to be immensely helpful on other forums, and it's about time that we have one here.
So without further ado... ask away
Flame-Free Q&A Thread on JetBlue : Ask your newbie questions here!
Dec 6, 2022, 6:55 pm
#46
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: BOS/SIN
Programs: DL PM, OZ Diamond Plus, BA Silver
Posts: 1,803
So my question is this - and if there's a Wiki about this please point me to it - are AA elites considered for complimentary upgrades on B6 the way we are on AA under the new LP system based on your rolling LP balance, fare price etc? I'm just wondering if it's worth me spending about $200 extra per leg on AA because I might have abetter chance of an upgrade on my "home airline" than on a B6 codeshare with this new alliance.
Also, does B6 have a lounge at LAX that I might have access to as an Admirals Club Member?
Finally, does B6 recognize AA elites for priority boarding?
Also, does B6 have a lounge at LAX that I might have access to as an Admirals Club Member?
Finally, does B6 recognize AA elites for priority boarding?
Dec 7, 2022, 1:02 pm
#47
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EP, MUCCI, Proudly BA Blue,.
Posts: 887
Thank you Truncated! Looking at a map of LAX T5 looks like there is actually an AC there 
Can't say I've ever looked forward to a flight in coach but look forward to this because I've heard B6's EMS is one of the more comfortable domestic economy seats.
Thanks again for the help!
Can't say I've ever looked forward to a flight in coach but look forward to this because I've heard B6's EMS is one of the more comfortable domestic economy seats.
Thanks again for the help!
Dec 20, 2022, 7:33 am
#49
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,710
Dec 20, 2022, 2:12 pm
#50
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: BOS
Programs: DL, B6
Posts: 251
Schedule change - switch airports?
Background: Have a February booking where the schedule change was significant enough for Jet Blue to offer the opportunity to change to another flight within a day of original booking, AND/OR a reasonable alternative departure airport. Original flight is LAS-BOS.
Question: how loosely does B6 define a reasonable alternative airport? I've done switches in co-terminals (eg, MIA/FLL) but there of course isn't one for LAS. Anyone with experience in such a situation given the ability to switch to SAN or LAX? Or is it YMMV? Thank you.
Question: how loosely does B6 define a reasonable alternative airport? I've done switches in co-terminals (eg, MIA/FLL) but there of course isn't one for LAS. Anyone with experience in such a situation given the ability to switch to SAN or LAX? Or is it YMMV? Thank you.
Dec 20, 2022, 2:20 pm
#51
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,710
Background: Have a February booking where the schedule change was significant enough for Jet Blue to offer the opportunity to change to another flight within a day of original booking, AND/OR a reasonable alternative departure airport. Original flight is LAS-BOS.
Question: how loosely does B6 define a reasonable alternative airport? I've done switches in co-terminals (eg, MIA/FLL) but there of course isn't one for LAS. Anyone with experience in such a situation given the ability to switch to SAN or LAX? Or is it YMMV? Thank you.
Question: how loosely does B6 define a reasonable alternative airport? I've done switches in co-terminals (eg, MIA/FLL) but there of course isn't one for LAS. Anyone with experience in such a situation given the ability to switch to SAN or LAX? Or is it YMMV? Thank you.
-J.
Dec 21, 2022, 5:00 am
#52
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: BOS
Programs: DL, B6
Posts: 251
Thanks again; I was going to report back results after asking B6 but the kids vetoed me on a change and so the question is moot. LV it is....
Dec 25, 2022, 3:08 pm
#53
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 33
Using AA miles to upgrade on JetBlue
Hello --
Flying LAX to BOS in May. AA has zero availability on its flights for upgrades from economy to business.
However, JBLU has plenty of availability on the AA flights that it operates.
AA domestic upgrades cost 15,000 miles + $75.
Can AA miles be used to upgrade on JBLU and if so, how many?
Thank you!!
Flying LAX to BOS in May. AA has zero availability on its flights for upgrades from economy to business.
However, JBLU has plenty of availability on the AA flights that it operates.
AA domestic upgrades cost 15,000 miles + $75.
Can AA miles be used to upgrade on JBLU and if so, how many?
Thank you!!
Dec 27, 2022, 10:12 am
#54
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: CA & Europe
Programs: AA Life-Plat 5MM, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, UA, BA
Posts: 738
Free cancel/change or Not?
I just registered in True Blue, to make my 1st JetBlue reservation BOS to JFK. But did not do Yet.
After I selected my flight, I got the details and pricing for Basic Blue / Blue / Blue Extra.
I selected Blue that said: Free carry-on bag and advance seat selection. No change/cancel fees.
BUT when I proceeded to book, it said Non-refundable one-way.
Do they mean: I can cancel without a fee BUT I will Not get a refund??? i.e. the ticket price is the fee to cancel???
After I selected my flight, I got the details and pricing for Basic Blue / Blue / Blue Extra.
I selected Blue that said: Free carry-on bag and advance seat selection. No change/cancel fees.
BUT when I proceeded to book, it said Non-refundable one-way.
Do they mean: I can cancel without a fee BUT I will Not get a refund??? i.e. the ticket price is the fee to cancel???
Dec 27, 2022, 11:25 am
#55
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,536
I just registered in True Blue, to make my 1st JetBlue reservation BOS to JFK. But did not do Yet.
After I selected my flight, I got the details and pricing for Basic Blue / Blue / Blue Extra.
I selected Blue that said: Free carry-on bag and advance seat selection. No change/cancel fees.
BUT when I proceeded to book, it said Non-refundable one-way.
Do they mean: I can cancel without a fee BUT I will Not get a refund??? i.e. the ticket price is the fee to cancel???
After I selected my flight, I got the details and pricing for Basic Blue / Blue / Blue Extra.
I selected Blue that said: Free carry-on bag and advance seat selection. No change/cancel fees.
BUT when I proceeded to book, it said Non-refundable one-way.
Do they mean: I can cancel without a fee BUT I will Not get a refund??? i.e. the ticket price is the fee to cancel???
BUT when they say non-refundable, what they mean is if you cancel, they don't refund the money to your credit card. Typically it'll be in the form of a 1-year travel voucher instead.
Dec 30, 2022, 7:10 am
#56
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: CA & Europe
Programs: AA Life-Plat 5MM, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, UA, BA
Posts: 738
Yes, you can change or cancel the trip without incurring a Change Fee or a Cancellation Penalty/Fee.
BUT when they say non-refundable, what they mean is if you cancel, they don't refund the money to your credit card. Typically it'll be in the form of a 1-year travel voucher instead.
BUT when they say non-refundable, what they mean is if you cancel, they don't refund the money to your credit card. Typically it'll be in the form of a 1-year travel voucher instead.
Question: Is it SAME if I do the booking for a JetBlue flight in my AA acct as an AA flight, and pay AA ?
Jan 10, 2023, 2:39 am
#59
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,641
If you've already booked it, go to Manage Flights, scroll to the bottom, and click on the link for Fare Restrictions. Scroll down to Additional fare rules and restrictions and it will show your fare basis where the first letter is your fare class.
Jan 16, 2023, 9:16 am
#60
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: London
Posts: 113
Hi All, first time flying JetBlue and I booked a flight SLC to JFK in May on a Blue fare with an EMS seat, I ended up changing it to an earlier flight same day as plans changed.
When i was doing this I noticed that by having an EMS seat I get Priority Security, how does this work? Are there any other benefits I should be aware of? Finally whats SLC like as an airport, never been there before?
Oh I ended up getting a small refund as travel credit, can i use that anywhere other than on a flight?
Thanks
When i was doing this I noticed that by having an EMS seat I get Priority Security, how does this work? Are there any other benefits I should be aware of? Finally whats SLC like as an airport, never been there before?
Oh I ended up getting a small refund as travel credit, can i use that anywhere other than on a flight?
Thanks