JetBlue baggage allowance and rules

Carry-on for the overhead bin

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D

Carry-on for the overhead bin: Dimensions H×W×D

Unit	H	W	D
in	9	14	22
cm	22.86	35.56	55.88

Weight

No published limit

All JetBlue fares include one overhead carry-on and one personal item. JetBlue publishes no general carry-on weight limit but requires the customer to be able to lift the bag.

Source for this section: Carry-on bags

Personal item

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D

Personal item: Dimensions H×W×D

Unit	H	W	D
in	8	13	17
cm	20.32	33	43.2

The personal item must stay under the seat in front. Handles and wheels count toward the published dimensions.

Source for this section: Carry-on bags

Checked baggage

Weight (standard limit per piece)

50 lb

A standard checked bag is limited to 50 lb and 62 linear inches. Included pieces and fees depend on fare, route, booking time and status; Mint and selected international products differ.

Source for this section: Bag calculator

Overweight & excess baggage

Extra-piece, overweight and oversize pricing changes by route, travel date and purchase timing. Some destinations impose lower acceptance caps or seasonal item limits; use the current bag calculator for the itinerary.

Source for this section: Adding bags

Liquids in carry-on

Varies

U.S. screening generally uses the TSA 3-1-1 rule: containers up to 3.4 oz in one quart-size bag. Medically necessary liquids have a separate declaration and screening process, and other departure countries can differ.

Source for this section: Carry-on liquids and alcohol

Pets

Pet transport

Varies

Eligible small cats and dogs may travel only in the cabin in an approved carrier; JetBlue does not accept pets as checked baggage.

More details

• The carrier counts as the personal item, and space, route, documentation and destination rules apply.

Source for this section: Travelling with pets

Special baggage

Sports equipment

Varies

Sports gear is accepted under item-specific packing, size, weight and route rules.

More details

• Some equipment uses the standard checked-bag treatment while other items attract a special fee or destination restriction.

Source for this section: Sports gear

Musical instruments

Varies

A small instrument can use the cabin allowance when safely stowed.

More details

• Larger instruments may use a purchased seat or travel checked in a hard-sided case, subject to size, weight and aircraft limits.

Source for this section: Sports gear

Medical equipment

Allowed

Required assistive devices may be carried in addition to the ordinary cabin allowance.

More details

• Approved powered mobility and medical devices remain subject to battery safety rules, and JetBlue requires enough battery power for 150% of the journey time.

Source for this section: Medical devices and batteries

Interline and codeshare segments may use the other carrier's acceptance rules.

Prohibited items in the cabin

• Explosives, fireworks, flares and other pyrotechnic articles
• Compressed gases not specifically accepted for travel
• Flammable liquids and solids such as petrol, fuel and solvents
• Corrosive, toxic, infectious or radioactive materials
• Oxidisers and organic peroxides
• Self-defence sprays and electroshock weapons
• Smart bags whose lithium battery cannot be removed

• This is a selected hazardous-material summary, not a complete list.
• Batteries, e-cigarettes, firearms, alcohol and medical articles have baggage-location or approval rules rather than one universal answer; check the exact item and destination before packing.

Source for this section: Prohibited items

Official source

• Carry-on baggage: Carry-on bags
• Personal item: Carry-on bags
• Checked baggage: Bag calculator
• Overweight & excess baggage: Adding bags
• Liquids in carry-on: Carry-on liquids and alcohol
• Pets: Travelling with pets
• Special baggage: Sports gear
• Medical equipment: Medical devices and batteries
• Prohibited items in the cabin: Prohibited items

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