JetBlue – Pet Policy
| Pet Type | Cabin | Checked Baggage / Cargo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog | Yes (≤20 lbs including carrier; one per carrier; up to two total if purchasing adjacent seat; carrier max 43.18 x 31.75 x 21.59 cm) | No | No pets in hold; booking & $125 fee mandatory per flight; health/vaccine docs & JetPaws® tag at check-in |
| Cat | Yes (same as dog) | No | Identical rules as dog; in-cabin only; all health paperwork applies |
| Bird / Rabbit / Reptile / Fish | No | No | Not permitted in cabin or cargo on any route |
Important Guidelines
- Only small dogs and cats allowed in cabin (≤20 lbs including carrier); book early and pay $125 per animal per flight (non-refundable except for exceptions).
- Pet/carrier must fit completely under seat; only one animal per carrier permitted; must remain in carrier at all times at airport and in flight (no exceptions).
- Pet must be clean, healthy, quiet, and non-disruptive; JetBlue can refuse boarding for disruptive, sick, or non-compliant animals.
- No pets permitted in checked baggage/cargo, nor on Mint® international routes or any flights to/from Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, and certain South American and UK/EU airports; always check route eligibility before booking.
- On international flights, a health certificate, import/export papers, and destination-specific pet requirements (including microchip/rabies proof) are enforced; for US domestic, bring all vaccine records for rapid check-in.
- Every pet must wear a JetPaws® bag tag given at airport check-in by a JetBlue agent.
Woofly Tips
- Book the pet reservation at ticket purchase or as soon as possible via JetBlue's website or by phone – animal spaces are limited per flight.
- Familiarize your pet with the carrier well ahead of travel; pets distressed or not used to carriers are often denied boarding.
- Pre-measure and weigh both pet and carrier to avoid last-minute issues or flight refusal at the gate.
- Check all import/export and destination-specific rules if flying internationally—countries may have quarantines, special vaccinations, or outright bans.
- Bring both digital and paper copies of vaccination, health certificates, and booking confirmations. JetBlue staff and border agents may request original documents at any leg of a journey.
- If you need to travel with two pets, buy an adjacent seat in the same name to permit a second in-cabin pet. Each must remain in its own carrier at all times.
- Service animals are allowed free with correct documentation, but emotional support animals no longer qualify for special accommodation—they must travel as pets and pay all fees/compliance.
- Never sedate your pet before flying unless advised by a vet, and notify the crew if the animal is medicated.
Last updated: July 25, 2025