Even if an item is generally permitted, it may be subject to additional screening or not allowed through the security checkpoint at TSA’s discretion. The final decision rests with TSA on whether an item is permitted through the checkpoint...
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\n\nBig activities on the itinerary? Your bike, board, skis, golf bag or fishing rods will be accepted on JetBlue domestic and international flights and count as a checked bag. You can add them during booking or check-in, when you arrive at the airport, or anytime in between. These items are exempt from the standard size requirements, so you won’t have to pay an oversized bag fee—just any checked bag fee associated with the fare purchased (and an overweight fee for items weighing over 50 pounds). Please note that any item weighing more than 99 pounds will not be accepted. Read on for other exclusions and destination restrictions, and more info, including how to pack your gear so it’s runway-ready.
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Bicycles should be in a hard-sided, padded case designed for bicycles and will count as a checked bag (per bike).
\n\nDestination restrictions:
\n\nOne item of fishing equipment—which can include 2 rods, 1 reel, 1 landing net, 1 pair of fishing boots (properly encased) and 1 fishing tackle box—count as a single checked item.
\n\nAbout spear guns
\n\nSpear Guns must be in a hard-sided container or with the tip of the spear protected to prevent damage and must be within the size and weight guidelines, or excess fees would apply. JetBlue does not allow compressed gas cylinders. If the gas cylinder cannot be removed from the spear gun, it will not be allowed.
\nA golf bag will count as a checked bag and may contain no more than:
\n\nOne item of snow ski or snowboarding equipment will count as a checked bag. One item is defined as:
\n\nSki or snowboard boots, if packed separately from other equipment, must be in a snow boot bag to be considered part of the one item. Overweight bag fees apply if the combined weight of the “ski/snowboard bag and boot bag is over 50 pounds (22.68 kg).
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\nSki and snowboard equipment can be checked in at an airport self-service kiosk. All ski or snowboard equipment must be in a sturdy container for protection, since we do not provide ski boxes.
\nDestination restrictions:
Kiteboarding and windsurfing equipment should be in a hard-sided case to prevent damage.
\n\nKiteboarding and windsurfing boards must be properly packed to prevent damage to the board, sail, boom, related equipment and to other bags. A bag may contain:
\n\nDestination restrictions:
\n\nSurfboards should be in a case designed for surfboards.
\n\nDestination restrictions:
\n\nOne item of equipment will count as a checked bag. One item is defined as:
\n\nDestination restriction:
\n\nWater ski equipment is not accepted on flights to/from the Dominican Republic.
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\nWhile these items can be brought on board as or in a checked bag (depending on destination), they’re subject to the checked bag fees associated with the fare purchased, as well overweight or oversized fees if they exceed the requirements. Some items (hint: not the skis!) can also be brought as a carry-on.
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\nRead on for how to pack your gear, which destinations restrict them and other important details.
Checked bag: Yes
\n\nCarry-on: No
\n\nOne item of archery equipment will count as a checked bag. One item is defined as one bow and quiver of arrows and maintenance kit, enclosed in a case or container of sufficient strength to protect the bow and quiver with arrows from accidental damage.
\n\nDestination restrictions:
\n\nAcceptance of archery equipment is subject to each destination’s requirements and restrictions.
\n \n\nChecked bag: Yes
\n\nCarry-on: No (Bats)
\nBaseball bats inside an equipment bag count as a checked bag. Individual bats are not recommended and not permitted in carry-on baggage.Checked Bag: Yes
\n\nCarry-on: Yes
\n\nOne item of bowling equipment counts as a checked bag. This could consist of a bowling ball and one pair of bowling shoes in a bag designed for this purpose.
\n \n\nChecked bag: YES
\n\nCarry-on: YES
\n\nDodgeballs (as well as wrenches shorter than 7”) and other balls may be packed in a checked bag or carry-on. Due to air pressure changes, balls that you inflate (dodgeball, football, soccer, etc.) should be partially deflated for transport.
\n \n\nChecked bag: Yes
\n\nCarry-on: Yes
\n\nA drone may count as a checked bag, or as a carry-on if it fits in the overhead bin or beneath the seat with the battery installed - see Carry-on Baggage Dimensions.
\n\nChecked Bag: Yes
\n\nCarry-on: No
\n\nUp to two hockey or lacrosse sticks can be taped together and one hockey equipment bag. This will count as one item. Sticks can be taped together but must be packed separately from other equipment.
\n\nDestination restrictions:
\n\nHockey sticks/lacrosse sticks are not accepted on flights to/from the Dominican Republic.
\n \n\nChecked bag: Yes (except EU, UK and Jamaica)
\n\nCarry-on: No
\n\nFirearms, shooting equipment and related items will be accepted only as checked bags and are subject to the following conditions:
\n\nOne item of shooting equipment is defined as one of the following:
\n\nChecked bag: Yes
\n\nCarry-on: Yes, but…
\n\nWe recommend that ice skates be transported in checked bags in order to avoid a delay at TSA checkpoints.
\n \n\nChecked bag: Yes
\n\nCarry-on: Yes
\n\nParachutes may be checked or brought on board as a carry-on bag as long as they do not contain any type of canister or cartridge, and meet the size/weight requirements.
\n\nChecked bag: Yes
\n\nCarry-on: Yes
\n\nVaulting poles and javelins are accepted if they can be broken down to meet our carry-on size and weight requirements.
\n \n\nChecked bag: Yes (manual)
\n\nCarry-on: Yes (manual)
\n\nManual, razor-type scooters that do not have a battery and are operated solely by the rider physically pushing the scooter can count as a checked bag or be brought on board as a carry-on, as long as it meets the size requirement.
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Traveling with a battery-powered scooter? Please see our requirements for battery-powered equipment.
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\nGas powered-scooters are not accepted for transport.
Checked bag: Yes
\n\nCarry-on: Yes
\n\nRegulators, buoyancy compensators, masks, snorkels and fins are all acceptable as either checked or carry-on items, as long as they meet the size and weight requirements.
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\nCompressed gas cylinders (whether full or empty) are not accepted for transport.
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Checked bag: Yes
\n\nCarry-on: Yes
\n\nA skateboard or longboard will count as a carry-on or checked item, as long as it meets the size requirements. If checked, it will be accepted at the customer's own risk. JetBlue will not be liable for damage, loss, or spoilage of conditionally accepted items.
\n \n\nChecked bag: Yes
\n\nCarry-on: No
\n\nSkimboards count as a checked bag as long as they meet the size requirement. Skimboards exceeding 62 linear inches would incur an oversize fee.
\n \n\nChecked bag: Yes
\n\nCarry-on: Yes (except Mexico)
\n\nA tennis racket can be brought on board (exception below) and counts as one carry-on item.
\n\nDestination restriction:
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