How does jetBlue determine its boarding order?
My question is nominally similar to how are boarding groups determined? which was closed as a duplicate of Why do airlines seat people the way they do? but neither seem to answer my question and I feel like a lot has changed in the past few years.
US airlines now tend to board by group/zone and these zones have seemingly nothing to do with where you are sitting. On jetBlue, I believe, the first to board are people who paid extra (first class, early boarding etc) or who have elevated status for being a frequent flyer.
Given I don't travel enough to gain preferred treatment and I don't want to pay more, is there anything I can do to be able to board earlier on jetBlue flights? For example, does checking in online or earlier/late influence the zone? What about how the ticket is purchased (over the phone or online with jetBlue, Expedia, or a travel agent) or how it is paid for (e.g., jetBlue credit card)?
Are the criteria used to create the zones publicly available?
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FWIW, the groups listed above are just guidelines. The last two times I flew, I had window seats in the rear of the aircraft (an A320), and I still got assigned to "C" boarding group.
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How are boarding groups assigned on JetBlue?
Customers on the same reservation and checked in together will be assigned to the same boarding group. Customers on the same reservation who check in separately are not guaranteed the same boarding group. This includes Mosaic customers.What is the order of boarding on JetBlue?
The boarding process will start with pre-boarding for those with disabilities, passengers traveling in Mint, and Mosaic elites; followed by passengers who purchased Even More Space seats; active military personnel, and those traveling with small children; and finally Groups B, C, D, and E.How do they determine boarding groups?
How are American Airlines boarding groups assigned? American passengers are put in the highest group for which they qualify. For example, basic economy passengers are relegated to Group 9. However, a passenger who booked a basic economy ticket will get Group 4 if they have AAdvantage Gold elite status.Which seats board first on JetBlue?
Group B is the first general boarding group for JetBlue. If you are seated in the rear of the plane you will likely be a part of Group B. Also, if you have a window seat towards the back of the aircraft your odds of getting Group B should be pretty high.How to Get a Boarding Pass at JetBlue
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