Requesting a JetBlue Same-Day Standby or Flight Switch
Travel plans change unexpectedly, but they should not hinder your planned trips to the point of cancellation. If you have a few hours glitch in your planned flight schedule with JetBlue, you can switch it a bit to fit your current situation. Jetblue offers a same-day flight change and standby option to allow you to switch your flights and go on with your plans as you can.
If you are experiencing a situation where you have to push your flight timings a bit, you can do so under the JetBlue same-day change option. For more details, check out the details in the subsections below.
How Do I Request a Same-Day Switch from JetBlue?
To request a same-day switch on JetBlue flights, you have several options. The airline allows you to use its official website or mobile application or call its team. You can follow the details below to use any available method.
See Also: How to manage my booking on JetBlue?
Same-Day Change Request Online
- Go to the JetBlue Airlines official website(www.jetblue.com).
- Click on the Manage Trips tab.
- Enter your ticket confirmation number.
- Also, enter your last name as per the ticket.
- Click on the “Flight Change‘ option.
- Follow the screen prompts to choose a new flight.
- Review your change and check if the information is correct.
- Confirm and complete the change process.
- Get an email from Jetblue with updated flight details.
Same-day Change Request Via App
- Download or open the JetBlue official mobile app.
- Login to your JetBlue account.
- Enter the Manage Booking section.
- Enter your ticket confirmation number & last name.
- Click on the “Flight Change‘ option.
“You will only see the option if your flight is eligible for same-day changes”
- Follow the screen prompts to choose a new flight.
- Review your change and check if the information is correct.
- Confirm and complete the change process.
- Get an email from Jetblue with updated flight details.
Same-day change via Customer service.
- Find Jetblue’s customer service phone number.
- Dial 1 (800) 538-2583 and carefully listen to IVR.
- Follow the instructions.
- Choose to speak to a live person with JetBlue.
- Inquire about the flight changes on the departure date.
- Request the airline agent to change your schedule.
- Share the relevant reasons.
- Check the rules and fees associated with the changes.
- Confirm the changes.
- Pay any necessary fees.
- Get confirmation from the airline.
Same-Day Change at the Airport
- Visit your local airport in the city way earlier than departure.
- Go to a Jetblue Airlines helpdesk.
- Share your concerns with an agent.
- Ask for a same-day change.
- Provide your flight information.
- Share your reasons and get the available option.
- Proceed with the change.
- Check the associated rules and confirm the changes.
- Pay if any fee is there.
- Complete the process.
You will receive a confirmation email with the updated JetBlue booking information and a confirmation number to download your boarding pass later.
What are the Different JetBlue Same-Day Change Options?
Jetblue offers its customers two types of options to adjust their schedule on the day of departure: Same-day Switch and Standby. Both these options have different rules and regulations. Here are the details!
JetBlue Same-Day Switch
The airline allows customers to make a same-day switch to a new flight on the day of departure from the original flight. In simple words, you can choose a new JetBlue flight for a small $75 fee on the day of departure. However, you must follow the rules and regulations mentioned below to get your desired flight. Here are the details:
- Any fare can be switched to a new flight as long as seats are available.
- You can only choose a new flight on the day of travel starting at midnight within your departure flight’s time zone.
- You can not change your cities, but if applicable, you can choose a nearby airport instead of the original booking.
- There is no same-day switch fee for refundable fares.
- Bookings made with TrueBlue are also eligible for the same-day switch.
- You can choose to travel on an earlier or later flight on the day of departure of your original flight.
- JetBlue Mosaic customers do not need to pay the same-day switch fee and can even choose to change flights 24 hours before the scheduled departure.
For any changes to interline bookings on the same day, contact the JetBlue customer service team for assistance.
See Also: How do i Cancel my Flight on JetBlue?
JetBlue Standby
A standby change on JetBlue is not guaranteed/ confirmed, but you can choose this option if you can not find a new flight option on the same day to confirm. The eligibility depends on your fare type and seat availability, as well as standby priority. Here are some of the rules that determine your further process:
- You must pay a $75 fee to Jetblue for all fares to list as Standby. Blue extra customers are excluded.
- JetBlue gives you a refund if your flight isn’t confirmed.
- To use this option, you must have a confirmed flight departing on the same day.
- You must have a nonstop or connecting flight to travel between any two destinations which should not change in the new flight.
- If you have multi-city bookings, you can choose to fly on standby if all of them are on the same day.
- Mint customers can also choose standby, but their Mint seats are not guaranteed and depend on availability only.
- A single person from your reservation can be present at the airport to put you on the standby list.
- Mosaic customers can do standby for free.
- Your Even More Space or Core seat fee will be forfeited if you choose to fly on standby, and you won’t get any refund.
If all of these rules are upheld, you can easily change your flight tickets to a new flight earlier or later on the same day as departure. Contact JetBlue for details on the same and fly as per your needs. The airline will help you out with anything you require and make your travel arrangements hassle-free.
Final Words
That’s how you can switch or standby your flight on the same day as your original Jetblue flight’s departure. The airline also allows customers to request the changes through different available methods. So, are you ready to take the matter into your own hands? Read through the details mentioned above and confirm your new flight arrangements with JetBlue.