JetBlue Carry On Bags [Weight, Size, & Policy]

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JetBlue allows one carry-on bag and one personal item per passenger, except for Blue Basic fares.

The carry-on bag must fit in the overhead bin and cannot exceed 22 in length x 14 in width x 9 in height.

The personal item must fit under the seat and cannot exceed 17 in length x 13 in width x 8 in height.

JetBlue does not have a weight limit for carry-on or personal items. However, you must be able to lift the carry-on baggage into the overhead compartment without assistance.

JetBlue Luggage
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JetBlue's Carry-On Bag Policy

JetBlue’s carry-on bag policy depends on the fare you booked, so be sure to check your fare class on your ticket.

However, every passenger is allowed a personal item, which must be placed under the seat in front of you. 

A few items don’t count towards your one-carry-on limit, including assistive devices, one diaper bag for lap infants, coats, umbrellas, infant car seats, and a reasonable quantity of duty-free items.

Blue, Blue Extra, Blue Plus, and Mint fares

Blue, Blue Extra, Blue Plus, and Mint customers may bring one carry-on bag and one personal item (purse, small backpack, briefcase, laptop, etc.).

For flights within the U.S., JetBlue also guarantees there will be space on board for your carry-on bag, or you will receive a $25 JetBlue Travel Bank credit if the bag has to be put in the cargo hold.

Blue Basic Fares (Basic Economy)

JetBlue does not allow a carry-on bag for Blue Basic (basic economy) customers. 

If you booked a Blue Basic fare, you should check your bag in advance for $35 per bag because if you check it at the gate, the cost is $65 per bag

But you can avoid this checked fee for you and three travel companions by paying for your JetBlue flight with the Barclays JetBlue Plus and JetBlue Business credit cards.

The exceptions to the no carry-on rule for Blue Basic fares are:

  • Mosaic customers (who get a carry-on bag and early boarding with all fares)
  • Customers traveling to/from London (including connecting flights)
  • Customers who combine a Blue Basic fare with an Even More Space seat (on all legs, if connecting)
  • Active U.S. military
  • Unaccompanied minors

JetBlue Plane
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JetBlue Carry-On Size Restrictions

Carry-on bags for JetBlue must not exceed the dimensions of 22″ L (55.88 cm) x 14″ W (35.56 cm) x 9″ H (22.86 cm).

Personal items, which fit under the seat, must not exceed the dimensions of 17″ L (43.2 cm) x 13″ W (33 cm) x 8″ H (20.32 cm).

JetBlue Carry-On Bag Weight Restrictions

JetBlue currently does not have a weight restriction for carry-on bags, but the bag must fit in the overhead bin, and you must be able to lift the bag if assistance is not available.

Prohibited Items in Carry-On Bags

Several items are not allowed in carry-on bags on JetBlue flights, including:

  • Liquids that are larger than 3.4 oz or 100 ML (except formula or breast milk).
  • Golf clubs
  • Ski poles
  • Hockey and lacrosse sticks
  • Baseball bats
  • Tools (drills, saws, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers).
  • Sharp objects, including box cutters, knives, or straight razors.
The small razor blades in safety razors are also prohibited, which has caused my bag to be searched a few times when I forget to bring a different razor.
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