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Policy	British Airways	JetBlue Airways
Cabin baggage	Included	Included
Checked baggage	Not on Basic; 1×23 kg on standard long-haul	Fee on Blue Basic; included Blue+
In-flight Wi-Fi	Paid	Free
Economy seat pitch	30–31"	32" (37–41" Even More Space)
Loyalty programme	Executive Club (Avios)	TrueBlue
Lounge access	Galleries / Concorde Room for Club World/First and BA Gold	Blue Lounge JFK/LAX for Mint/Mosaic
Changes & refunds	Basic non-refundable; standard fares change fee + difference	Blue Basic change fee; Mosaic free changes

Individual profiles

Editorial profiles

United Kingdom · BA/BAW · #1 in this comparison

British Airways

To Fly. To Serve.

#9 Global 4-Star

7.7 / 10

Quick Answer

British Airways scores 7.7/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.1/10), ranking #9 globally. verified in-flight Wi-Fi averages 5 Mbps on measured routes. Catering: Special meals (VGML, MOML, NFML) ordered 24h ahead — reliable on long-haul; short-haul buy-on-board limited

Is British Airways a good airline?

British Airways scores 7.7/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic, ranking #9 globally with a safety score of 9.1/10. British Airways is the UK's flag carrier and oneworld founding member, operating roughly 280 aircraft from its London Heathrow Terminal 5 fortress hub to 200+ destinations worldwide. Long-haul Club Suite business class — with direct aisle access, closing doors, and full plated dining — has transformed BA's premium product and now competes credibly with Virgin Upper Class and US carrier suites on transatlantic routes. Short-haul Euro Traveller remains dated, and operational punctuality trails European rivals, but for UK-based Avios collectors BA's Heathrow dominance, Reward Flight Saver pricing, and credit card ecosystem make it the default loyalty programme. See full profile →

Overall 7.7 Very Good

Safety 9.1 Excellent Safety

Service 7.8 Cabin crew & ground

Value 7.0 Fare vs product

Star rating 4★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

7.8

Seat Comfort

8.4

Food & Beverage

7.5

In-Flight Entertainment

7.8

On-Time Performance

7.5

Value for Money

7.0

Key facts

Hub: London Heathrow (LHR)
Alliance: oneworld
Founded: 1974
Fleet: 280 aircraft
Region: europe
IATA / ICAO: BA / BAW

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	Not on Basic; 1×23 kg on standard long-haul
In-flight Wi-Fi	Paid Wi-Fi or messaging packages
Economy seat pitch	30–31"
Lounge access	Galleries / Concorde Room for Club World/First and BA Gold
Changes & refunds	Basic non-refundable; standard fares change fee + difference
Loyalty programme	Executive Club (Avios)

Strengths

Club Suite business class with direct aisle access and privacy doors on most long-haul widebodies
Concorde Room and Galleries lounges at Heathrow T5 — among the UK's best ground experiences
Avios loyalty programme with Reward Flight Saver, household accounts, and strong UK credit card earn
Unmatched London Heathrow connectivity across oneworld and partner airlines

Weaknesses

Short-haul Euro Traveller uses buy-on-board catering on many European routes
High carrier-imposed surcharges on long-haul Avios redemptions reduce reward flight value
Heathrow T5 congestion and occasional ATC-related delays affect punctuality scores

Awards & recognition

Best Business Class Club Suite
Best UK Full-Service Carrier

United States · B6/JBU · #2 in this comparison

JetBlue Airways

You Above All

#11 Global 4-Star

8.3 / 10

Quick Answer

JetBlue Airways scores 8.3/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.0/10), ranking #11 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is JetBlue Airways a good airline?

JetBlue Airways scores 8.3/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic, ranking #11 globally with a safety score of 9.0/10. JetBlue delivers the best domestic economy experience in the US with free Wi-Fi, extra legroom options, and Mint premium transcontinental service. See full profile →

Overall 8.3 Excellent

Safety 9.0 Excellent Safety

Service 8.3 Cabin crew & ground

Value 9.2 Fare vs product

Star rating 4★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

8.3

Seat Comfort

8.5

Food & Beverage

7.0

In-Flight Entertainment

8.8

On-Time Performance

7.8

Value for Money

9.2

Key facts

Hub: New York JFK & Boston
Alliance: Independent
Founded: 1999
Fleet: 280 aircraft
Region: americas
IATA / ICAO: B6 / JBU

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	Fee on Blue Basic; included Blue+
In-flight Wi-Fi	Free Wi-Fi available (fleet-wide or most routes)
Economy seat pitch	32" (37–41" Even More Space)
Lounge access	Blue Lounge JFK/LAX for Mint/Mosaic
Changes & refunds	Blue Basic change fee; Mosaic free changes
Loyalty programme	TrueBlue

Strengths

Free high-speed Wi-Fi fleet-wide
Even More Space extra legroom
Mint suites transcontinental

Weaknesses

Operational disruptions in Northeast weather
Limited international network

Awards & recognition

Best US Low-Cost Carrier
Best Free In-Flight Wi-Fi

FAQ

Which is better — British Airways or JetBlue Airways?

JetBlue Airways scores higher on FlightLogic at 8.3/10 vs 7.7/10 for British Airways. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Does British Airways or JetBlue Airways include a carry-on bag?

British Airways: Included. JetBlue Airways: Included.

Which has free Wi-Fi — British Airways or JetBlue Airways?

British Airways: Paid. JetBlue Airways: Free.

Does British Airways include checked baggage?

British Airways checked baggage: Not on Basic; 1×23 kg on standard long-haul.

Does JetBlue Airways include checked baggage?

JetBlue Airways checked baggage: Fee on Blue Basic; included Blue+.