Blue Basic fares
Each customer with a Blue Basic fare is allowed one personal item (purse, small backpack, briefcase, laptop, etc.) that fits under the seat in front of you. A carry-on bag is not allowed and cannot be brought on board.
Is JetBlue strict on personal item size?
As with other popular airlines such as United, Delta and Southwest – JetBlue do not enforce any weight restrictions with your carry on or personal item.
What is considered a personal item on JetBlue?
All fares include 1 personal item that fits under the seat in front of you. This could be a purse, daypack, laptop bag or approved pet carrier. Personal items cannot exceed 17″ L (43.2 cm) x 13″ W (33 cm) x 8″ H (20.32 cm).
Is a duffle bag considered a personal item on JetBlue?
Duffel bags under 17 x 13 x 8 are considered to be personal items on JetBlue. Duffel bags under 18 x 14 x 8 are considered to be personal items on Spirit.
Does a backpack count as a personal item?
The short answer: If it fits under the seat in front of you, it’s considered a personal item. That means small backpacks and daypacks will usually qualify as personal items.
Can a duffel bag be a personal item?
The short answer is yes. A duffle bag can count as a personal item. However, a duffle bag isn’t the most common type of personal item. Briefcases, handbags, and small backpacks are more popular styles.
Is backpack a carry-on?
Technically, any piece of luggage that you “carry on” to an airplane is a carry-on bag. Most airlines allow one piece of carry-on luggage or “hand baggage” that can fit in the overhead bin, plus a “personal item” (a smaller purse, computer bag, diaper bag, small backpack, etc.
How big can a personal item be?
Your personal item like a purse or small handbag must fit under the seat in front of you. Dimensions should not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm).
What does Blue basic mean for JetBlue?
Blue Basic means being in the last boarding group, and to choose a seat more than 24 hours in advance, you will have to pay an additional fee (otherwise you can choose from what is left up to 24 hours before departures—so yeah, you’re looking at a lot of middle seat options at that point).
Does JetBlue allow carry-on and personal item?
JetBlue (B6) allows 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag) per passenger fee free. Carry-on should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions: 45 linear inches (22 x 14 x 9 in) or 115 centimeters (56 x 36 x 23 cm) including handles and wheels.
What is spirit personal item?
Personal item (e.g., purse, small backpack, etc.): Dimensions must not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm) including handles and wheels. Carry-on bag: Maximum of 22 x 18 x10 inches (56 x 46 x 25 cm) including handles and wheels.
What is the difference between basic blue and blue on JetBlue?
Blue: If you’re traveling light, Blue is a standard fare that provides a carry-on and a personal item. The benefit over Blue Basic is that passengers don’t pay change or cancellation fees and the fare includes seat selection. With Blue and all fares above, passengers earn 3 TrueBlue points per dollar.
What happens if my personal item is one inch too big?
You might be forced to check your bag at the boarding gate and be made to pay a checked bag fee. Most airlines now charge for checked bags with the exception of Southwest. Fees range between $25 and $35. Some airlines such as United will price gouge you if they force check you at the gate for being oversize.
Does a pillow count as a carry-on JetBlue?
Each passenger is usually (not always) permitted one carry-on that goes in the overhead bin and one personal item that must fit under the seat. This means for economy fares you can’t take a carry-on suitcase, handbag, and carry a pillow on in your hand.
What is allowed in personal item bag?
According to TSA regulations, you’re allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes in your personal item bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item.
Do airlines weigh your personal item?
Do airlines check hand luggage weight? Well it does happen, and some airlines are strict, but the vast majority of them only weigh checked luggage at the desk.
Can I put clothes in my personal bag?
You’ll have to be extremely picky about what goes in your bag if you’re going to travel with only a personal item. There is no room to bring any items on a “just in case” basis. A general rule of thumb is to bring along a total of about three outfits, including what you decide to wear while traveling.
Can I take 2 bags as hand luggage?
In general, you can bring two backpacks on a plane with you if one of them is considered as carry-on luggage and the other one is small enough to be considered as a carry-on personal item. Carry-on luggage should fulfill the size restrictions as specified by the airlines and should fit in the overhead bin.
