{"id":41903,"date":"2023-09-28T18:00:05","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T18:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/28\/jetblue-becomes-the-latest-airline-to-guarantee-family-seating-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T18:00:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T18:00:05","slug":"jetblue-becomes-the-latest-airline-to-guarantee-family-seating-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/28\/jetblue-becomes-the-latest-airline-to-guarantee-family-seating-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"JetBlue becomes the latest airline to guarantee family seating &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Today, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/jetblue-airways\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JetBlue<\/a> became the fourth major U.S. airline to guarantee families can sit together when they fly. Following in the footsteps of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/frontier-airlines\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Frontier Airlines<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/united\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">United Airlines<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/alaska-airlines\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alaska Airlines<\/a>, JetBlue is now in compliance with the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/dot-family-seating-disability-bill-of-rights\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Department of Transportation&#8217;s plea<\/a> that airlines adopt <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/whats-next-for-family-seating\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">seating policies that allow families to sit together<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We know traveling with young children can add challenges, and we want to do everything we can to put parents and families at ease by providing a smooth trip each time they choose JetBlue,&#8221; said Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue&#8217;s president and chief operating officer. &#8220;This enhanced family seating policy reflects our commitment to continue to meet the needs of our customers and provide exceptional service.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/family-seats-together-plane\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Are airlines required to seat families together? Guide to airline family seating policies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>JetBlue&#8217;s new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetblue.com\/customer-assurance\/customer-service-plan#family-seating\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">family seating policy<\/a> ensures that children ages 13 and younger will be seated next to an adult traveling with them on the same reservation; it will do this by identifying reservations with children and adults traveling together without seating assignments. The booking system will then assign seats together for at least one accompanying parent as long as adjacent seats are still available when you book your flight.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.75%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/JetBlue-LR-Aircraft-Photography_Phillip-Reed_084-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/JetBlue-LR-Aircraft-Photography_Phillip-Reed_084-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/JetBlue-LR-Aircraft-Photography_Phillip-Reed_084-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/JetBlue-LR-Aircraft-Photography_Phillip-Reed_084-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/JetBlue-LR-Aircraft-Photography_Phillip-Reed_084-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/JetBlue-LR-Aircraft-Photography_Phillip-Reed_084-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/JetBlue-LR-Aircraft-Photography_Phillip-Reed_084-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/JetBlue-LR-Aircraft-Photography_Phillip-Reed_084-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/JetBlue-LR-Aircraft-Photography_Phillip-Reed_084-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">JETBLUE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If no adjacent seats are available, JetBlue will still do its best to seat parents and children together when they arrive at the airport. You will need to speak with a gate agent if you cannot get seats together during the booking process.<\/p>\n<p>This new policy applies to all of JetBlue&#8217;s fare classes, including <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/jetblue-rolls-out-blue-basic-fares-as-it-battles-budget-rivals\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Basic fares<\/a>, which typically charge for advanced seating assignments. To ensure your family can enjoy the benefits of this new policy, you must book all family members on the same reservation, and you must not make changes to the seat assignments made by JetBlue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__70lh2&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__zGkU5&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__AEA5s\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__cnneL\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This policy is in addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/tips-for-flying-jetblue-with-kids\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JetBlue&#8217;s other family-friendly features<\/a>, including in-seat screens with live TV and movies (including family-friendly movies on flights longer than two hours), free Wi-Fi for all travelers and allergy-friendly snack options.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Family-sitting-together-on-airplane_Marko-Geber.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Family-sitting-together-on-airplane_Marko-Geber.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Family-sitting-together-on-airplane_Marko-Geber.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Family-sitting-together-on-airplane_Marko-Geber.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Family-sitting-together-on-airplane_Marko-Geber.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Family-sitting-together-on-airplane_Marko-Geber.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Family-sitting-together-on-airplane_Marko-Geber.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Family-sitting-together-on-airplane_Marko-Geber.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Family-sitting-together-on-airplane_Marko-Geber.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">MARKO GEBER\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In addition to the DOT&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportation.gov\/airconsumer\/airline-family-seating-dashboard\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">airline family seating dashboard<\/a>, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg introduced a legislative proposal earlier this year requiring airlines to seat children ages 13 or younger with an accompanying adult free of charge. If passed, fee-free seating would be guaranteed for all families flying together, regardless of fare class.<\/p>\n<p>For now, we are glad to know a few airlines, including JetBlue, are taking the initiative to seat families together when they fly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/jetblue-family-seating-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, JetBlue became the fourth major U.S. airline to guarantee families can sit together when they fly. Following in the footsteps of Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, JetBlue is now in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation&#8217;s plea that airlines adopt seating policies that allow families to sit together. &#8220;We know traveling [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":41904,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-41903","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41903","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41903"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41903\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41904"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41903"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41903"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41903"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}