JetBlue Airways Cancellation Policy and Refund Fees

There are many rules for traveling with JetBlue Airlines, in which cancellation is the most important. With this passengers can apply online for a refund for refundable or non-refundable airline tickets directly from the airline counter. To know more about it, go with the information given below.

What are the JetBlue Flights Cancellations charges?

Below are the table for charges:

For Blue Basic

 Blue Basic fare $200 per person change/cancel fee
North America, Central America, and the Caribbean $100 per person
Same-day confirmed switches $75 per person fee

For Blue, Blue Extra, Blue Plus, and Mint fares

Blue, Blue Extra, Blue Plus, and Mint fares No fee to change or cancel your reservation
Same-day confirmed switches $75 fee 
Nonrefundable fares $50 Service Charge
Refundable fares $50 Service Charge

JetBlue Flights Cancellations And Refund Policy Details

  • You are aware that JetBlue Airlines cannot be rebooked within 120 minutes. Which this airline gives in the original form of payment.
  • In addition, there is a $25 non-refundable fee per person if you are looking to change or cancel a JetBlue reservation over the phone or via chat.
  • If you are canceling Blue Basic flights, there is a $100 per person change/cancellation fee on routes in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. In addition, there is a change/cancellation fee of $200 per person on all routes.
  • The airline does not charge any cancellation fee for bookings on Blue, Blue Xtra, Blue Plus, and Mint before departure.
  • Plus, JetBlue contacts you by email and an automated phone call if your flight is delayed or canceled.
  • Blue, Blue Plus, Blue Extra, and Blue Mint can be canceled without any cancellation fee if you have rescheduled your flights more than 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the flight.
  • In the case of Government or Military fare, if the passenger cancels the flight within 24 hours of the departure of the scheduled flight, he/she will get a full refund along with applicable cancellation charges.
  • In case of a no-show, if the passenger does not cancel the flight 24 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure, the passenger will not be able to claim the refund.
  • If a JetBlue reservation is made 7 or more days before the scheduled flight departure, passengers have 24 hours from the booking date to cancel the ticket and request a full refund.
  • If a JetBlue flight is delayed by more than 4 hours, you can request a full refund without paying any cancellation fees.
  • On cancellation of a refundable ticket, the refund amount will be credited back to the original form of payment within 7-10 business days.

How Do I Cancel My Flights on JetBlue Airlines?

Travelers can cancel their flights online and via phone by following the steps below.

Online Flight Cancellation

  • Visit the official website of JetBlue – jetblue.com.
  • Search the “Manage Trips” option.
  • Choose the flight route and tap on the Cancel button.
  • JetBlue flight cancellation compensation will be offered in the original payment method or as a travel credit based on the fare type.
  • Tap on the Proceed button to move ahead with the flight cancellation.
  • Once the cancellation is complete, the airline will share the confirmation message on the registered mail id.

via phone

  • Keep your ticket booking number handy while connecting to the JetBlue Executive via phone.
  • Request the Executive to cancel your flight.
  • According to the cancellation policy, the flight is subject to cancellation up to 3 hours before the scheduled flight departure.
  • If it is a non-refundable ticket, the passenger will receive an email regarding travel credit in their email address, which will remain valid for 365 days from the date of cancellation.

How to Get JetBlue Airlines Compensation?

A compensation request is an apology performed by the passenger to the airline’s executive for getting a refund on canceled flight tickets. JetBlue provided compensation in case of cancellation or delay in the flights. 

  • If the JetBlue control department delays your flight for more than 3 to 6 hours, you will receive compensation of $55 to $210 in travel credits.
  • If your flight is delayed on-ground while departing for more than 3 to 6 hours, you will get a refund of $110 to $255 in the form of travel credits.
  • According to JetBlue Airlines' refund policy, your flight is delayed on-ground while arriving for more than 3 to 6 hours. The airline will initiate a refund of $55 to $210  through travel credits.   

Publish Date: 05/05/2023