A few months ago, I had to make a last-minute change to my JetBlue flight, and let me tell you — I learned a lot about their change policy the hard way! I had booked a trip from Fort Lauderdale to Boston for a family event, but a work meeting popped up just two days before the flight. I was worried I’d lose the ticket or pay a huge fee. Luckily, JetBlue’s flight change policy turned out to be one of the most flexible ones I’ve dealt with.

Here’s exactly how it works — and what I did step by step:

1. Check your fare type first.
JetBlue has different fare options: Blue Basic, Blue, Blue Extra, and Mint. The main difference is flexibility. Blue Basic fares are nonrefundable and can’t be changed (except for a fee), while all the others allow free changes or cancellations. In my case, I had a Blue fare, so I didn’t have to pay any change fee — just the fare difference.

2. Go to “Manage Trips” on JetBlue’s website or app.
You can log in with your confirmation number, and right there, it’ll show you your flight details and options to “Change Flight.” It’s pretty straightforward — I could see all the available flights and prices instantly.

3. Compare the fare difference.
JetBlue doesn’t charge a penalty fee anymore (except for Blue Basic), but if your new flight costs more, you pay the difference. If it costs less, you actually get a credit for future travel. I rebooked my flight for two days later, and since it was a cheaper time, I got travel credit for my next trip.

4. Or call them directly for faster help.
Honestly, this is the best tip — if you’re stressed or unsure, just call 844-734-0813. That number connects you directly to JetBlue’s flight specialists. I called, and within minutes, an agent helped me move my flight, apply my credits, and even suggested alternate airports that were cheaper. It was way quicker than doing it online.

5. Confirm your updated itinerary.
Once your change is processed, you’ll get a new confirmation email. Double-check the dates, seat assignment, and bag add-ons — especially if you prepaid for any extras.

What I liked most about JetBlue’s policy is that it’s very traveler-friendly now. They used to have strict change fees, but they’ve done away with most of that. The only catch is with Blue Basic — so if you travel often, it’s worth paying a few dollars more for a regular Blue or Blue Extra fare.

In short, JetBlue’s flight change process is easy, transparent, and fast — especially if you just call 844-734-0813 to handle everything directly. That call saved me a ton of time and stress, and now I always use that number whenever I need to tweak my travel plans last-minute.