JetBlue Airways Flight Status

JetBlue Airways

Another low cost airline in the United States is JetBlue Airways. The airline earned the seventh slot as the largest airline in North America by passengers carried. Founded by David Neeleman in 1999, JetBlue is now a global award winning Airline Company today.  In 2020, it ranked #394 financially on the Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue. JetBlue is not a member of any of the three major airline alliances but it has codeshare agreements with 21 airlines, including member airlines of Oneworld, SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and unaffiliated airlines.

Though analysts had predicted that JetBlue's growth rate would become unsustainable, the airlines continue to add planes and routes to the fleet at a brisk pace. The airlines have gone a long way of struggle but along the way, the people behind the airlines make it afloat.

During the COVID 19 pandemic, JetBlue made some changes to its operations. This includes the reduction of passenger capacity by blocking middle seats on its airbuses. As a result of the economic effects caused by the pandemic, the company launched voluntary separation and extended time off programs. Last August 2020, JetBlue, implemented strict policies for the wearing of facial masks, the policies of which would additionally not allow for "medical exemptions", as part of their procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Destination

JetBlue operates over 1,000 flights daily and serves 100 domestic and international network destinations in the with free inflight entertainment, free brand-name snacks and drinks, lots of legroom and award-winning service.  The American low-cost airline operates a fleet of Airbus and Embraer aircraft mostly in the United States and also flies in northern and central Latin America, and the Caribbean.

JetBlue was one of the first airlines to chart out new routes amidst the ongoing crisis. As the airline’s financials suffered and it parked much of its fleet, the carrier now has some big growth plans.

On May 19, 2021, JetBlue confirmed the start dates and destination airports for its planned flights to London, and by extension its first flights to Europe. The airline announced that it would operate services from New York JFK to both London Heathrow and Gatwick airports, and that the services would launch on August 11, 2021 and September 29, 2021 respectively. In turn, the airline's planned flights between London and Boston were postponed to 2022.  

This year, JetBlue announced that the airline would be expanding into Canada, announcing new routes between Vancouver and both New York City and Boston.  Also JetBlue held its inaugural Airbus A220-300 flight which flew from Boston Logan International Airport to Tampa International Airport.   

Baggage Services

JetBlue Airlines is a low-cost aircraft, some perks are included but you will find certain extra fees and charges on some of the perks and cabin amenities. As with any other low-cost airline, check the add-ons in advance will keep you from any disappointment once you reach the final purchase page for your fare. JetBlue passengers should consider the following size/weight restrictions for luggage:

• Personal Item: 17 x 13 x 8 inches; weight limit not stated
• Carry-On: 22 x 14 x 9 inches; weight limit not stated
• Checked Bag: 62 inches (max linear dimensions); 50 pounds
• Overweight Bag: $150 per bag (51 to 99 pounds)
• Oversized Bag: $150 per bag (63 to 80 inches total linear dimensions)
• If a bag is overweight and oversized, note that both fees will apply.

Other Fees & Add-Ons

A number of the added fees can be seen in the fare chart above. Kindly check below listed, in addition to some other add-on expenses not shown above.

• More Space (seats): starting at $10 each way
• More Speed (expedited security): starting at $10 (select airports)
• Seat Selection: $5 to $25 each way
• Cancellation Fee: Free (through May 31, 2021)
• Same-Day Change Fee: $75 (waived for Mosaic members)
• Admin Fee for Bookings or Changes by Phone: $25
• Unaccompanied Minor: $100
• Pet Fee: $125

Refunds and Cancellations

Cancellation

If your travel was booked seven days or more prior to the scheduled departure date, you have 24 hours from the time the booking was made to cancel your reservation without being charged a cancellation fee. The entire booking must be cancelled to qualify (not applicable for JetBlue Vacations reservations).

Bookings that have been changed are not eligible for a refund to the original form of payment and may be subject to a per-person cancellation fee depending on the fare booked, regardless of being within 24 hours of the original booking.

When you travel with us you have options. Our refundable and nonrefundable fares give you additional flexibility to your flights and any travel credits you earn with us are in good hands.

Non Refundable Fare

For JetBlue nonrefundable fares, cancellations can be made prior to the scheduled departure. A per-person cancellation fee may apply depending on the date of booking and the fare option selected. Any remaining balance will be placed in a JetBlue Travel Bank credit and may be applied toward future travel.

If a nonrefundable reservation is not changed or cancelled prior to scheduled departure, all money associated with the reservation will be forfeited. This includes extra ancillary purchases such as Even More® Space, Even More® Speed, additional checked bag fees, etc.

Where one leg of a fare is ticketed as a refundable fare and another leg of a fare is ticketed as a non-refundable fare, the applicable refund and cancellation policies for refundable fares will apply only to the refundable portion and the applicable refund and cancellation policies for the non-refundable fare will apply to the non-refundable portion.

Refundable Policy

For JetBlue refundable fares, cancellations are permitted any time prior to the scheduled departure for a full refund to the original form of payment.

If a refundable reservation is not changed or cancelled prior to the scheduled departure, all money associated with the reservation will be placed in a JetBlue Travel Bank credit and may be applied toward future travel. Refundable fares may not be available on all flights.