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JetBlue Increases Checked Bag Fees Based on Flight Dates

John Doe03 mins

Checked Baggage Fees on JetBlue: What You Need to Know

Less than two months after JetBlue raised fees on checked bags, travelers must now pay even more to check a bag if they fly during a peak travel date. This adjustment could impact your travel budget significantly, so it’s essential to stay informed.

New Checked Bag Fees

If you check a bag more than 24 hours before your departure, the costs are as follows:

  • $35 for the first bag
  • $50 for the second bag

However, during peak travel dates, these costs increase to:

  • $40 for the first bag
  • $60 for the second bag

For travelers checking a bag within 24 hours of departure, the fees escalate further:

  • $45 for the first bag
  • $60 for the second bag

During peak travel dates, those prices jump to:

  • $50 for the first bag
  • $70 for the second bag

The new fees were first reported by CNBC. When asked for comment on the addition of peak travel pricing, JetBlue stated that the change was implemented to “keep base fares as low as possible” while ensuring customers could continue to enjoy amenities such as seatback TVs and high-speed Wi-Fi at no additional cost.

When Are JetBlue’s Peak Travel Dates?

From March 22 onwards, checked bag pricing will apply to the following peak travel dates:

  • April 11 to 29, 2024
  • June 20 to September 3, 2024
  • November 21 to December 2, 2024
  • December 19, 2024 to January 6, 2025
  • February 13 to 24, 2025
  • April 3 to 28, 2025

All other dates are considered off-peak, which will offer lower pricing for checked bags.

How to Check Your Bags for Free on JetBlue

There are two primary methods to secure a free checked bag, or even two, on JetBlue flights:

First, becoming a iBestTravel Plus Cardmember allows you one free checked bag per flight. A second bag incurs a fee of $50 (if checked more than 24 hours before departure on an off-peak date) or $60 during peak travel dates.

Second, joining iBestTravel’s loyalty program can also lead to having two free checked bags. You can achieve this by earning 50 tiles to reach the Mosaic 1 level, which qualifies you for this benefit.


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