What are the Rules for Infants on JetBlue Airways?
A minimum age is prescribed for infant travel on all airlines. Infants should be at least 3 days old to travel on JetBlue. A doctor’s certificate must be furnished before departure for infants between 3 and 14 days old. Infants up 2 years may be allowed to travel on the lap of a passenger. Those over 2 years must have a seat of their own. Lap infant bookings may not cost you a fee on domestic routes. On international routes, you may be expected to pay the taxes defined by the destination. Flyostudio may be reached on +1-844-414-9223 for details or assistance with booking an infant. In this blog we will take a closer look at the below aspects of JetBlue Airways infant policy.
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The steps involved in booking an infant.
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Infant items allowed on a JetBlue flight.
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Choice of seats for infants on JetBlue.
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Charges you have to pay for an infant booking.
How Do you Book an Infant on JetBlue Airways?
JetBlue Airways may require a valid document proving the infant’s age if you want the child to travel on lap. The documents acceptable on JetBlue include a passport, birth certificate or immunization records. A passport is compulsory for travel between US and other countries. Take a look at the steps you may follow to book a lap infant Jet Airways online.
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Before searching for flights enter the number of adults - There must be at least 1 adult in a reservation for every lap infant.
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Choose a flight and pay the charges for one-way or round-trip flight - Infant fee may have to paid on routes not within US.
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Bring an age proof on the day of travel - You may be charged a fare applicable to an adult if your document is not valid.
You may not be able to include lap infant after booking on JetBlue Airways. A 14-year-old child may hold an infant on his or her lap. Up to 3 lap infants may be included in a reservation. For details or assistance you may contact Flyostudio or JetBlue on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-800-538-2583.
Can you Travel with Infant Items on a JetBlue Flight?
Yes you are allowed to travel with infant items like strollers, diaper bags or a car seat. 1 diaper bag per infant is included in JetBlue Airways infant baggage allowance. A breast pump is also considered part of an infant’s accessory. But the weight and size restrictions of carry-on will apply to strollers and car seat. They may have to be gate-checked when you reach the jetbridge. Take a look at the baggage rules.
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Foldable strollers measuring over 22inx14inx9in may have to be gate-checked.
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Because lap infant don’t need car seat, it will be gate-checked.
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A checked bag of 23kg is allowed only if the infant is occupying a seat.
Can you Choose Any Seat for Infants on JetBlue?
There are restrictions vis-a-vis choosing seats for infants on JetBlue. Take a look at the restrictions according to JetBlue Airways infant policy.
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Infants are not allowed to occupy Emergency Exit rows.
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In a row up to 2 infants are allowed but only 1 lap infant must be booked in an aisle.
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A window seat may be chosen for infant occupying its own seat.
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Aisle seats may not be chosen for infants.
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Seats in front or back of Emergency Exit rows may not be chosen.
Do you have to pay infant fee on JetBlue Airways?
Lap infants are not charged for travel within US. But if your travel is on an international route you may have to pay charges. Take a look at charges for flying with infant on JetBlue Airways.
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If you book a flight from outside US territory - You will have to pay charges for a lap infant.
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If you book a seat on domestic or international routes - You will have to pay the fee for infant seat.
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Charges on international routes - You may have to pay taxes only defined by the destination.
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Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands are US territories - No charges may apply for lap infants booked from Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands.
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Infant turning 2 years old during the journey - A seat must be booked on the segments your infant will travel as a 2-year-old.
JetBlue recommends you to book two one-way flights if the infant is turning 2 on the return flight. This may be more convenient. For details or assistance you may contact Flyostudio or JetBlue on +18444149223 or 1-800-538-2583.