Here’s everything you gotta know before you book your flight, plus passenger reviews.
I have to say from my opinion, I would not class this airline as budget.
It is one of the best flights I have had and the return flight was the same."
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You still have to pay extra for checked bags, though, except for one suitcase on transatlantic flights.
Blue Extra
Want a few more perks?
Consider booking a Blue Extra ticket.
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Except on transatlantic flights, you’ll still have to pay for checked bags.
There are still no change and cancellation fees for most fares, except Blue Basic.
I had booked it in early February.
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Of course, sometimes it’s crucial that you bring along more than a small carry-on suitcase.
Mint passengers get two checked bags of up to 70 pounds each for free.
While these fees are pretty standard nowadays, they still caught Tripadvisor user @elliem893 off guard.
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Boarding Order
JetBlue operates a grouped boarding order.
Here’s how the process plays out.
If that sounds well organized, beware that things don’t always go according to plan.
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There were too many categories of passengers during the boarding procedures.
Economy
JetBlue is known for having some of the roomiest coach seats around.
Each is around 20.5 inches wide with 58 inches of pitch and reclines to an 80-inch lie-flat bed.
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Tripadvisor commenter @vickypO2191WD claims, “The Mint class was excellent, lots of room and very comfortable.
The flight just whizzed by outbound and return.”
Price was high, but the quality was pretty good."
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The offerings vary by route and schedule.
Consult the current Mint menus before your flight to plot your courses.
You could pick three main entrees!
I chose the chicken curry, beef filet, and truffle ravioli.
All three were delicious!"
First and foremost, the airline is a pioneer in in-flight Wi-Fi.
JetBlue also offers seatback entertainment screens at every seat.
All planes have Wi-Fi in the air so they can even play on iPads, phones, etc."
But be sure to check the specific arrangement on your aircraft when booking.
JetBlue Credit Cards
JetBlue fields three co-branded credit cards.
There’s no annual fee.
A business card with similar perks is also available.
