In 2010, airlines continue to charge passengers large amounts of money to travel with a checked bag, regardless of the length of their flight. JetBlue allows travelers to fly anywhere in the world with their first bag checked free of charge. For a second checked bag, JetBlue charges a reasonable $30, as of October 2010. Bags three and up cost $75 a bag. Military personnel on active duty are allowed a second checked bag free.
Some airlines have free television privileges on a select few airplanes in their fleet, but they provide only a handful of stations. During football season, JetBlue Airways has the program NFL Sunday Ticket, provided by DirecTV. Fans can watch their favorite NFL team play all their regular season games free of charge while they travel. For those interested in different sports or television programming, the plane offers over 20 different channels to view.
JetBlue Airways offers the most legroom of any airline in the United States, according to the airline's website. Every seat has extra room that most airlines offer only for its first-class passengers. For a small increase in price, travelers can get seats with even more room than the regular seats. In addition, rather than cloth seats, JetBlue seats are made out of comfortable leather.
The airline allows fliers to use their cell phones and PDA wireless browsers to pull up flight details. People can send and receive e-mails and instant messages free, while in flight. The airline's hub, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Long Beach Airport in California both offer free Wi-Fi service to travelers.
On the whole, JetBlue flights are cheaper than most major airlines. Each destination has a variety of deals from which to pick. Flying from John F. Kennedy Airport to Salt Lake City, guests can fly for as little as $250 round trip, as of October 2010; other airlines cost as much as $615 for the same route. People can become members of JetBlue's reward program. The TrueBlue program allows its guests to pile up their miles with every trip they make.
