FYI Jetblue drops first bag free to DR with basic fare purchase

ROLLOUT

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The trick is to join 'The Club' of your airline....

I and my travel companion get free bag on United..... regardless.
Better everything....

Easy to join ... yes a fee annually.... but the benefits outweigh the cost

With these bozos, however, you run the risk of being "escorted" off the flight, sans baggage.
 

bigwhiskey

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I sure hope so. It is already overly abused...and now with a first checked bag fee....it likely will get worse....before it gets better.


Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

I flew down in May from Jersey and boarding went fast.They are also asking folks to check their overstuffed carry on bag at the gate.Knowing it won't fit in the overhead bin anyway.
 

MiamiDRGuy

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I am planning to have a trip to DR shortly, JetBlue says if you buy the highest fare (The refundable ones), you get 2 free checked bags.
 

USA DOC

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....Well the good news is ... the airlines are at the end of the line on what they can charge you for... now I think they will start with more surcharges and hidden taxes....Rev. Doc......
 

Derfish

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....Well the good news is ... the airlines are at the end of the line on what they can charge you for... now I think they will start with more surcharges and hidden taxes....Rev. Doc......

Maybe $5.00 to use the bathroom?
Der Fish
 

LTSteve

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There was an uproar in SDQ earlier this week regarding it, as there was no advance warning given to passengers. It was covered by the Dominican news, and many thought it was due to a computer error. People were not aware of the additional charge until they attempted to check in, causing many hot tempered moments. As I will be using JetBlue this week, I'll give them an old fashioned phone call in a little bit, and let you know what they tell me.

Not surprising. Many Dominicans push the limits or weight on check-in bags and what they can carryon. Because of this airlines like JetBlue were forced to charge people. I saw one lady trying to carrying on three small bags. Not going to happen. Attendent in line told her no way. Isn't ignorance bliss? Wish we gringos could pull this off.