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JET BLUE
www.jetblue.com
 
(800) 538-2583
 
 
HOW TO BOOK:
 
Go to www.jetblue.com and book online (select 0 adults). Don't redirect from Kayak. Once booked, call with guardianship info (800) 538-2583. Print out 3 copies of the UM form and bring them with you to the airport (this can also be done at the check-in counter).

 

 
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
 
Before you call have the following information at hand:
 
  1. Full name of the minor(s) travelling
  2. DOB and gender of the minor(s)
  3. Flight details you want to book 
  4. Name, phone numbers and physical address of the person dropping the minor off.
  5. Name, phone number and physical address of the person picking the minor up. (Addresses should match the ID the guardian is planning to present).
  6. The credit or debit card and billing address. (While booking the website requires you to sign up for the “Protected by Visa” type of cc security program. (6 last digits of SSN is required and you can choose a 4 digits password). This can be avoided if booked through the phone agent).
 
 
UM FEES: 
$100 each way per minor
Payable at the time of booking
 
CHANGE / CANCEL
Changes and cancellations made within 60 days of departure date: $75 per person fee for fares under $100 + difference in fare. $100 per person fee for fares between $100 - $149 + difference in fare. $150 per person fee for fares $150 or more+ difference in fare. More info.
 
LUGGAGE
1st Bag: Free
2nd Bag: $50
3rd Bag: $100
Link to airline's own web resource
OTHER INFO / USEFUL TIPS:
 

Headquarters: Long Island City, NY

 
UMs can fly nonstops only (not direct)
Red-eyes are OK (at least there is no rule saying it is not OK)
 
UM ages:
5-13 mandatory
14- optional (“meet and assist” service available upon request free of charge).
Guardian min. age 14
 
UMs are seated in the last row - so UM are limited to about 6 seats on each flight  (they don’t sell this row to adults and keep it till stand-by).
 
Gate passes to accompany Young Adult minors through security are granted in most cases (except if the airport security is overloaded). If the gate pass is denied ask for a free “Meet and Assist” free.
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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