American Airlines vs JetBlue Airways

Side-by-side comparison of American Airlines and JetBlue Airways: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.

American AirlinesJetBlue Airways
Country United StatesUnited States
Founded 19261998
Type Full-service airlineLow-cost carrier
Alliance oneworld-
Main hubs Philadelphia International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Charlotte Douglas International AirportJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
Aircraft types 114
Cabin bag size 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Checked bag (Economy) 1 piece · 22.7 kg (50 lb)1 piece · 22.7 kg (50 lb)
First checked bag fee from 30 USDfrom 35 USD
Extra bag fee -from 50 USD
Online check-in opens 24 h-
Online check-in closes 45 min-
Airport check-in fee freefree
Customer service phone 800-433-73001-801-449-2525

Key differences

  • JetBlue Airways is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while American Airlines bundles more into the ticket.
  • American Airlines is a oneworld member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.

Other comparisons

Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.