Fees & Baggage
Major ImpactJetBlue Permanently Restores Free Carry-On Bag for Blue Basic Fares
Announced: 25 Jan 2026•Effective: 1 Feb 2026
JetBlue now permits all Blue Basic passengers to bring one full-sized overhead carry-on bag in addition to a personal item, removing gate check penalty fees.
What this means for your trip
You can book JetBlue's cheapest Blue Basic fare without worrying about paying $65 at the gate for an overhead roller bag. This puts JetBlue ahead of United and American on Basic Economy baggage flexibility.
By Elena Rostova, J.D.•Verified