{"id":152382,"date":"2026-02-28T21:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T21:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=152382"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:35:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:35:16","slug":"jetblue-baggage-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/jetblue-trueblue\/jetblue-baggage-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"JetBlue Checked Baggage Fees: Rates by Route, Peak Dates, And How To Avoid Paying Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Checked bag fees have become a staple of flying within the U.S., but each airline structures its baggage policy a little differently.<\/p>\n<p>With JetBlue, checked bag pricing varies based on route, travel dates, fare type, and even when you choose to add a bag to your reservation. In some cases, the difference between peak and off-peak travel \u2014 or booking early versus waiting until the airport \u2014 can add up quickly. Thanks to rising oil prices, JetBlue increased bag fees by $4 to $9 per bag in March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Before you pay more than necessary, here\u2019s a complete breakdown of JetBlue\u2019s checked bag fees \u2014 and the smartest ways to avoid them altogether.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_Does_JetBlue_Charge_for_Checked_Bags\">What Does JetBlue Charge for Checked Bags?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#JetBlue_bag_fees_for_flights_within_the_US_Latin_America_the_Caribbean_and_Canada\">JetBlue bag fees for flights within the U.S., Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#JetBlue_bag_fees_for_transatlantic_flights\">JetBlue bag fees for transatlantic flights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_To_Check_Bags_With_JetBlue_for_Free\">How To Check Bags With JetBlue for Free<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Carry_a_JetBlue_credit_card\">Carry a JetBlue credit card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_Mosaic_elite_status\">Earn Mosaic elite status<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Book_an_eligible_fare\">Book an eligible fare<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Use_a_travel_benefit_or_airline_fee_credit_from_your_card\">Use a travel benefit or airline fee credit from your card<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"What_Does_JetBlue_Charge_for_Checked_Bags\">What Does JetBlue Charge for Checked Bags?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>JetBlue's checked bag policy is much more complex than that of other carriers. Instead of one straightforward fee chart, the airline publishes two separate pricing tables \u2014 one covering flights within the U.S., Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada, and another for transatlantic routes.<\/p>\n<p>Pricing can also vary based on travel dates and timing. JetBlue uses peak and off-peak pricing and charges different amounts depending on when you add a checked bag to your reservation. In other words, the cost isn\u2019t just about where you\u2019re flying \u2014 it can also depend on when you book and when you pay.<\/p>\n<p>Peak travel dates for 2026 are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>January 1-19<\/li>\n<li>February 12-23<\/li>\n<li>April 2-27<\/li>\n<li>May 21-25<\/li>\n<li>June 11-September 9<\/li>\n<li>October 10-14<\/li>\n<li>November 19-30<\/li>\n<li>December 17-31<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All of summer (June 11 through September 9) is considered peak travel, so plan your luggage situation accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"JetBlue_bag_fees_for_flights_within_the_US_Latin_America_the_Caribbean_and_Canada\">JetBlue bag fees for flights within the U.S., Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here's how much you'll pay for a checked bag on a flight within the U.S., Latin America, the Caribbean, or Canada if you add it to your reservation less than 24 hours before departure.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1193\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1193 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Fare Class<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Off-Peak<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Peak<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Blue, Blue Basic, Blue Extra, and EvenMore<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1st Bag: $49<br \/>\n2nd Bag: $69<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1st Bag: $59<br \/>\n2nd Bag: $79<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Blue Plus<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1st Bag: Included<br \/>\n2nd Bag: $69<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1st Bag: Included<br \/>\n2nd Bag: $79<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mint<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1st Bag: Included<br \/>\n2nd Bag: Included<br \/>\n(up to 70 lbs\/32 kg each)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1st Bag: Included<br \/>\n2nd Bag: Included<br \/>\n(up to 70 lbs\/32 kg each)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>Adding your bag more than 24 hours before departure reduces the cost by $10. So, you can book a Blue fare and pay just $39 for your first checked bag during off-peak travel or $49 during peak travel season.<\/p>\n<p>To bring a third checked bag, you'll pay $125 off peak or $135 peak, regardless of your fare class. A fourth checked bag and any additional bags thereafter are $150 off peak or $160 peak per bag.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"JetBlue_bag_fees_for_transatlantic_flights\">JetBlue bag fees for transatlantic flights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here's how much you'll pay for a checked bag on a transatlantic flight if you add it to your reservation less than 24 hours before departure.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1194\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1194 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Fare Class<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Off-Peak<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Peak<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Blue Basic<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1st Bag: $69\/\u00a359\/\u20ac64<br \/>\n2nd Bag: $114\/\u00a394\/\u20ac104 <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1st Bag: $79\/\u00a369\/\u20ac74<br \/>\n2nd Bag: $124\/\u00a3104\/\u20ac114<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Blue, Blue Plus, Blue Extra, EvenMore<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1st Bag: Included<br \/>\n2nd Bag: $114\/\u00a394\/\u20ac104<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1st Bag: Included<br \/>\n2nd Bag: $124\/\u00a3104\/\u20ac114 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mint<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1st Bag: Included<br \/>\n2nd Bag: Included<br \/>\n(up to 70 lbs\/32 kg each)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1st Bag: Included<br \/>\n2nd Bag: Included<br \/>\n(up to 70 lbs\/32 kg each)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>If you add the bag more than 24 hours before departure, you'll save $5\/\u00a35\/\u20ac5.<\/p>\n<p>The fee for a third checked bag (or more) is $200\/\u00a3150\/\u20ac185 off peak and $210\/\u00a3160\/\u20ac195 peak, per bag.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_To_Check_Bags_With_JetBlue_for_Free\">How To Check Bags With JetBlue for Free<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to avoid JetBlue's checked bag fees, you have options.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Carry_a_JetBlue_credit_card\">Carry a JetBlue credit card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to avoid JetBlue\u2019s bag fees is to book your flight with\u00a0the <a data-ccid=\"29\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/TheJetBluePlusCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">JetBlue Plus Card<\/a> or <a data-ccid=\"254\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/jetblue-trueblue\/jetblue-premier-card\/\" target=_blank>JetBlue Premier Card<\/a>. Even if you book Blue Basic (JetBlue's basic economy fare), you can still check one bag for free.<\/p>\n<p>With bag fees starting at $35 each way, the JetBlue Plus Card&#8216;s $99 annual fee seems more than reasonable. The card pays for itself after three checked bags. And on top of that, you'll enjoy a slew of benefits that make flying JetBlue more rewarding.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"29\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">JetBlue Plus Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CardArt-TheJetBluePlusCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"JetBlue Plus Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"29\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/TheJetBluePlusCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">JetBlue Plus Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$99<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Each year you remain a cardmember, you'll earn 5,000 bonus points on your account anniversary. If you can also use the free checked bag benefit for yourself and up to 3 companions at least once a year, this card should easily return more value than its annual fee.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><li>6X points per $1 spent on JetBlue purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent at restaurants and grocery stores<\/li>\r\n<li>1X points per $1 on all other purchases<\/li><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/JetBluePlus\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-15b009cd64#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_Mosaic_elite_status\">Earn Mosaic elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/jetblue-trueblue\/jetblue-mosaic-status\/\">JetBlue Mosaic<\/a> members and travelers on the same itinerary get their first two checked bags free. If you are a Mosaic member traveling with your family, you can potentially save hundreds of dollars on baggage alone for a round-trip itinerary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/jetblue-trueblue\/\">The Complete Guide to JetBlue TrueBlue<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Book_an_eligible_fare\">Book an eligible fare<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As the charts above show, select fare classes include at least one checked bag. While these tickets cost more upfront, they also come with added perks beyond baggage benefits.<\/p>\n<p>For flights within the U.S., the Caribbean, Canada, and Latin America, Blue Plus fares include your first checked bag free, while Mint includes two free checked bags. Plus, when you book a Mint ticket, your baggage allowance increases from 50 to 70 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>On transatlantic flights, all fares except Blue Basic include at least one free checked bag. Mint passengers receive two free checked bags along with the increased 70-pound weight allowance.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_237777\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/432\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-237777 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/JetBlue_NewMint_Cabin_PostImage.png\" alt=\"A seat in JetBlue's latest generation of Mint, the airline's business class product\" width=\"600\" height=\"432\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/JetBlue_NewMint_Cabin_PostImage.png 1250w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/JetBlue_NewMint_Cabin_PostImage-750x540.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/JetBlue_NewMint_Cabin_PostImage-900x648.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/JetBlue_NewMint_Cabin_PostImage-768x553.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Image Credit: JetBlue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/jetblue-trueblue\/move-to-mint-certificates\/\">Fly Mint for the Price of Economy: How To Earn and Use JetBlue Move to Mint Certificates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Use_a_travel_benefit_or_airline_fee_credit_from_your_card\">Use a travel benefit or airline fee credit from your card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you need to book a basic economy ticket and aren't a JetBlue cardholder, you have one final option to avoid the JetBlue checked bag fee. Some credit cards offer annual <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/cards-with-travel-statement-credit\/\">airline incidental credits or travel credits<\/a> that can reimburse baggage charges.<\/p>\n<p>To use this strategy, simply pay for your checked bag with an eligible card, and the charge may be reimbursed &#8212; depending on the card\u2019s terms.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few popular credit cards that can help you cover your JetBlue checked bag fees.<\/p>\n<p>The first, the <a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>, offers cardholders up to <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum-airline-credit\/\">$200 in airline incidental fee credits<\/a> each year, but you have to pick JetBlue as your qualifying airline before you make your purchase. If you consistently prepay for bags and fly during off-peak dates, that credit could cover up to five one-way checked bag fees before you pay anything out of pocket.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4028089\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/e6901d88-1a35-4373-b3e1-9a2a445490a0.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Express Platinum Card\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='American Express Platinum Card\u00ae' data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ThePlatinumCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/platinum-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 175,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 175,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$895<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Cardholders can access more than 1,550 airport lounges worldwide, take advantage of up to $200 in annual airline fee credits, up to $209 in CLEAR+ credits, and TSA PreCheck<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> or Global Entry fee credits. The card also includes an annual hotel credit worth up to $600 on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> or The Hotel Collection bookings (The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay), Hilton Honors\u2122 and Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Elite status, and a suite of benefits with Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. Additional perks include $12.95 monthly Walmart+ membership credit (with applicable sales taxes and Plus Ups not include), up to $300 in annual digital entertainment credits, up to $300 Equinox credits, and up to $200 annual Uber Cash and $120 Uber One Credit. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards&#xAE; points after you spend $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Get more for your travels with 5X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points on all flights and prepaid hotel bookings through American Express Travel&#xAE;, including Fine Hotels + Resorts&#xAE; and The Hotel Collection bookings. You earn 5X points on flights purchased directly from airlines or through American Express Travel&#xAE; on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year.<\/li><li>With over 1,550 airport lounges - more than any other credit card company on the market* - enjoy the benefits of the Global Lounge Collection&#xAE;, over $850 of annual value, with access to Centurion Lounges, 10 complimentary Delta Sky Club&#xAE; visits when flying on an eligible Delta flight (subject to visit limitations), Priority Pass Select membership (enrollment required), and other select partner lounges.* As of 07\/2025.<\/li><li>$200 Uber Cash + $120 Uber One Credit: With the Platinum Card&#xAE; you can receive $15 in Uber Cash each month plus a bonus $20 in December when you add your Platinum Card&#xAE; to your Uber account to use on rides and orders in the U.S when you select an Amex Card for your transaction. Plus, when you use the Platinum Card&#xAE; to pay for an auto-renewing Uber One membership, you can get up to $120 in statement credits each calendar year. Terms apply.<\/li><li>$300 Digital Entertainment Credit: Experience the latest shows, news and recipes. Get up to $25 in statement credits each month when you use your Platinum Card&#xAE; for eligible purchases on Disney+, a Disney+ bundle, ESPN streaming services, Hulu, The New York Times, Paramount+, Peacock, The Wall Street Journal, YouTube Premium, and YouTube TV when you purchase directly from one or more of the providers. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$600 Hotel Credit: Get up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts&#xAE; or The Hotel Collection* bookings through American Express Travel&#xAE; using the Platinum Card&#xAE;. *The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.<\/li><li>$400 Resy Credit + Platinum Nights by Resy: Get up to $100 in statement credits each quarter when you use the Platinum Card&#xAE; to make eligible purchases with Resy, including dining purchases at U.S. Resy restaurants. Enrollment required. Plus, with Platinum Nights by Resy, you can get special access to reservations on select nights at participating in demand Resy restaurants with the Platinum Card&#xAE;. Simply add your eligible Card to your Resy profile to book and discover Platinum Nights reservations near you.<\/li><li>$209 CLEAR+ Credit: CLEAR+ helps get you to your gate faster by using your face to verify you are you at 55+ airports nationwide. You can cover the cost of a CLEAR+ Membership* with up to $209 in statement credits per calendar year after you pay for CLEAR+ with your Platinum Card&#xAE;. *Excluding any applicable taxes and fees. Subject to auto-renewal.<\/li><li>$200 Airline Fee Credit: Select one qualifying airline and then receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees, such as checked bags and in-flight refreshments, are charged by the airline to the Platinum Card&#xAE; Account. American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases. If you do not see a credit for a qualifying incidental purchase on your eligible Card after 8 weeks, simply call the number on the back of your Card. Qualifying airlines are subject to change. See terms & conditions for more details.<\/li><li>Start your vacation sooner, and keep it going longer. When you book Fine Hotels + Resorts&#xAE; through American Express Travel&#xAE;, enjoy noon check-in, when available, and guaranteed 4PM check-out.<\/li><li>$300 lululemon Credit: Enjoy up to $75 in statement credits each quarter when you use the Platinum Card&#xAE; for eligible purchases at U.S. lululemon retail stores (excluding outlets) and lululemon.com. That's up to $300 in statement credits each calendar year. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$155 Walmart+ Credit: Receive a statement credit* for one monthly Walmart+ membership (subject to auto-renewal) after you pay for Walmart+ each month with the Platinum Card&#xAE;. *Up to $12.95 plus applicable local sales tax. Plus Ups not eligible.<\/li><li>Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24\/7.<\/li><li>$895 annual fee.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (up to $500,000 in purchases per calendar year).<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn  5X points on Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and The Hotel Collection bookings.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/PlatinumCard\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-15b009cd64#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>The other primary option is the <a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>, which offers cardholders a <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/sapphire-reserve-travel-credit\/\">flexible $300 annual travel credit<\/a> that can be used on anything from a hotel stay to your checked bag. If you don't want to preselect one airline to be able to cover your checked bag, the Sapphire Reserve is the way to go.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048084\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/565192b2-c5cc-4edc-89ae-b8bba7a63750.png\" width=\"150\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae' data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1975477.10005148&type=3&subid=02e076ba5f8d6365226184530a95a0437&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$795<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Chase's flagship Ultimate Rewards card. You get a $300 travel credit, airport lounge access courtesy of a Priority Pass membership and industry-leading travel insurance benefits. New cardholders earn 150,000 bonus points bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 150,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>Get $3,000 in annual value with Sapphire Reserve.<\/li><li>Earn 8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel&#x2120;, including The Edit&#x2120; and 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct. Plus, earn 3x points on dining worldwide & 1x points on all other purchases<\/li><li>$300 annual travel credit as reimbursement for travel purchases charged to your card each account anniversary year.<\/li><li>Access over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide with a complimentary Priority Pass&#x2122; Select membership, plus every Chase Sapphire Lounge&#xAE; by The Club with two guests. Plus, up to $120 towards Global Entry, NEXUS, or TSA PreCheck&#xAE; every 4 years<\/li><li>Get up to $150 in statement credits every six months for a maximum of $300 annually for dining at restaurants that are part of Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables.<\/li><li>Count on Trip Cancellation\/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Coverage, Lost Luggage Insurance, no foreign transaction fees, and more.<\/li><li>Get complimentary Apple TV+, the exclusive streaming home of Apple Originals. Plus Apple Music - all the music you love, across all your devices. Subscriptions run through 6\/22\/27 - a value of $288 annually<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel\u2120<\/li>\r\n<li>4x points on flights and hotels booked directly<\/li>\r\n<li>3x points on dining worldwide<\/li>\r\n<li>1x points on all other purchases<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/SapphireReserve\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-15b009cd64#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>These cards are the best of the best if you're looking for travel credit cards with high earnings, lucrative benefits, and airline credits. However, there are other (more affordable) options available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/cards-with-travel-statement-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Credit Cards with Travel Credits and Airline Incidental Credits<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It's never fun to pay for a checked bag, especially given the high costs. Thankfully, there are ways to avoid baggage fees, ranging from holding a credit card to booking a premium fare.<\/p>\n<p>If you have to pay for a checked bag when flying JetBlue, try to book a flight during off-peak travel dates and add your bag to your reservation more than a day in advance. You\u2019ll still pay a fee, but at least it won\u2019t be the highest one available.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"29\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">JetBlue Plus Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CardArt-TheJetBluePlusCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"JetBlue Plus Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"29\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/TheJetBluePlusCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">JetBlue Plus Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$99<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Each year you remain a cardmember, you'll earn 5,000 bonus points on your account anniversary. If you can also use the free checked bag benefit for yourself and up to 3 companions at least once a year, this card should easily return more value than its annual fee.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><li>6X points per $1 spent on JetBlue purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent at restaurants and grocery stores<\/li>\r\n<li>1X points per $1 on all other purchases<\/li><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/JetBluePlus\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-15b009cd64#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although airline checked bag fees are largely standardized, there&#8217;s still some variation in cost. 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