- JetBlue passengers with basic economy tickets will soon be able to bring a carry-on bag in addition to their personal item.
- The change takes effect Sept. 4.
- United Airlines will be one of the only remaining major U.S. carriers that does not allow carry-on bags with a basic economy ticket.
JetBlue passengers with basic economy tickets will soon be able to bring a carry-on bag in addition to a personal item – so long as space permits.
The airline announced Tuesday that its Blue Basic fares will include carry-on baggage starting Sept. 4, regardless of when the traveler purchased their ticket.
“Carry-on bags are an important piece of travel to customers, and when presented with a choice between JetBlue’s award-winning service and another carrier’s basic offering, we want JetBlue to be the easy winner,” JetBlue’s President Marty St. George, said in a statement. “We’re always looking for ways to evolve our offering in response to customer preferences. This is a win-win as we improve the customer experience and keep JetBlue competitive in our industry.”
JetBlue customers previously had to buy a higher-priced ticket package or pay extra for an even more space seat if they wanted to stow a carry-on in the overhead bin.
When the change takes effect, United Airlines will be one of the only remaining major U.S. carriers that does not allow carry-on bags with a basic economy ticket.
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