2026 basic economy guide
JetBlue Main Base: what's included
JetBlue's cheapest fare (formerly Blue Basic): what you get, what you give up and when it's worth paying more.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
Quick answer
JetBlue Main Base includes a full-size carry-on. No free seat choice; you can pay to pick one, otherwise a seat is assigned. Changes cost a fee plus any difference in fare. Earns 1 TrueBlue point per dollar; Main Standard and Main Flex earn 3.
- Carry-on
- Yes: a full-size carry-on (22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)) and a personal item.
- Checked bags
- On U.S., Caribbean, Latin America and Canada flights, the first checked bag on JetBlue costs $39–$49 if you pay online ($49–$59 at the airport) and the second $59–$69.
- Seat selection
- No free seat choice; you can pay to pick one, otherwise a seat is assigned.
- Changes
- Changes cost a fee plus any difference in fare.
- Cancelling
- Free within 24 hours of booking.
- Miles and points
- Earns 1 TrueBlue point per dollar; Main Standard and Main Flex earn 3.
What changed: On July 27, 2026, JetBlue renamed Blue Basic as Main Base (and Core as Main). Bookings made before then keep their original rules.
JetBlue Main Base rules
- Carry-on
- Yes: a full-size carry-on (22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)) and a personal item.
- Checked bags
- On U.S., Caribbean, Latin America and Canada flights, the first checked bag on JetBlue costs $39–$49 if you pay online ($49–$59 at the airport) and the second $59–$69.
- Seat selection
- No free seat choice; you can pay to pick one, otherwise a seat is assigned.
- Changes
- Changes cost a fee plus any difference in fare.
- Cancelling
- Free within 24 hours of booking. After that, cancelling returns a travel credit, minus a fee.
- Miles and points
- Earns 1 TrueBlue point per dollar; Main Standard and Main Flex earn 3.
- Upgrades
- Not eligible; Main Flex adds seat choice and no change fees.
Is JetBlue Main Base worth it?
Fine if…
You're carrying on (a full-size carry-on is still included) and you're fairly sure of the dates.
Pay for the next fare up if…
You want to pick your seat or might change the trip: Main Standard costs a little more and drops the change fee.
FAQ
Yes: a full-size carry-on (22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)) and a personal item.
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