Traveling with cats on Jet Blue
Dec 12, 2021, 6:24 pm
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Traveling with cats on Jet Blue
We are getting ready to travel with three cats from California to New York for a move. The JetBlue prescribed size for pet carriers is 17” x 8.5 x 12.5. JetBlue brand carriers are much smaller than this, and are only 16 inches long. We are going to try a Sherpa medium size original. The size on this is18 inches long, 11 inches high, and 10.5 inches wide. It will smash down to fit under seat no problem.
Can anyone speak to have strict JetBlue is on the sizes? All our cats will be the 20 pound weight requirement with the bag. It’s a big day, and we wanna make sure that this goes smoothly in advance. Thanks so much for any insights, especially for anyone who has flown JetBlue recently with pets.
Can anyone speak to have strict JetBlue is on the sizes? All our cats will be the 20 pound weight requirement with the bag. It’s a big day, and we wanna make sure that this goes smoothly in advance. Thanks so much for any insights, especially for anyone who has flown JetBlue recently with pets.
Dec 12, 2021, 6:35 pm
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How many (human) passengers will be traveling? JetBlue has a limit of one pet per passenger, and no more than six pets per flight. So you would have to have at least three passengers in your party -- and maybe even three pet carriers, if JetBlue has a limit of one pet per carrier.
I would also be ready with a Plan B, in case JetBlue disallows your oversize carrier(s).
How many (human) passengers will be traveling? JetBlue has a limit of one pet per passenger, and no more than six pets per flight. So you would have to have at least three passengers in your party -- and maybe even three pet carriers, if JetBlue has a limit of one pet per carrier.
I would also be ready with a Plan B, in case JetBlue disallows your oversize carrier(s).
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Dec 12, 2021, 6:37 pm
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Thanks so much for your response. We booked two of us and an extra seat, so that we know we have the ability to carry three pets and have reserved three pets with the airlines. So, that is definitely not something we are concerned about at this point. Mostly, I’m sure that we don’t get nickel and dimed about the size of the carrier on game day.
Dec 13, 2021, 3:52 pm
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How many (human) passengers will be traveling? JetBlue has a limit of one pet per passenger, and no more than six pets per flight. So you would have to have at least three passengers in your party -- and maybe even three pet carriers, if JetBlue has a limit of one pet per carrier.
I would also be ready with a Plan B, in case JetBlue disallows your oversize carrier(s).
I would also be ready with a Plan B, in case JetBlue disallows your oversize carrier(s).
The OP has done everything right.
I would not expect any issues with acceptance of the medium Sherpa on JetBlue. But - Plan B should you run into any issues: get to check in early and if the carrier is rejected make a quick run to Petco on Sepulveda Blvd.(one block north from the In-'n Out). They usually have a large selection of carriers available and if traffic is not totally insane going there.buying a carrier and getting back to T5 is doable in about half an hour.
Dec 13, 2021, 9:21 pm
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https://www.jetblue.com/help/traveling-with-pets
Dec 14, 2021, 10:40 am
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I'm sure that the OP has done everything right, since the three pets are already booked. But perhaps JetBlue should update its website, which indicates one pet per passenger
https://www.jetblue.com/help/traveling-with-pets
https://www.jetblue.com/help/traveling-with-pets
Compare the info you posted above with what's they have posted on this one; the amount of conflicting information and changed rules is unbelievable: https://www.jetblue.com/traveling-together/traveling-with-pets
Dec 14, 2021, 10:42 am
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They need to update - or rather consolidate - the website not just perhaps but definitely.
Compare the info you posted above with what's they have posted on this one; the amount of conflicting information and changed rules is unbelievable: https://www.jetblue.com/traveling-together/traveling-with-pets
Compare the info you posted above with what's they have posted on this one; the amount of conflicting information and changed rules is unbelievable: https://www.jetblue.com/traveling-together/traveling-with-pets