![]() ![]() The 20 airpasses sold out quickly, so we're betting that JetBlue will offer the pass again in 2011. It usually takes three domestic flights to make up the $700 investment, but one round trip can offset the cost (we found a flight from Portland, Ore., to Barbados for $718). Restrictions are minimal you can book and change reservations as little as three days in advance. Buyers can go anywhere JetBlue flies: more than 60 airports, from San Diego to Boston and the Caribbean. JetBlue built its reputation around good value, and its clear-cut, 30-day unlimited pass is no exception. With these dates in mind, you might want to think about what you spend on airfare each year and whether the GoWild! Pass is a worthwhile investment.JETBLUE: ALL YOU CAN JET PASS ( Editor's Pick) This could also affect your New Year's plans, as Jan. 18, 22, and 24 to 27, or for Christmas celebrations on Dec. You won't be able to use your pass for Thanksgiving travel on Nov. 5, 6, and 9, which surround Columbus Day. 1 and 4, marking Labor Day Weekend and Oct. According to The Points Guy, these amenities include free advanced seat selection and free bags.īut no matter what your status is, Frontier further notes that flights booked with your pass are subject to "blackout periods," which appear to coincide with busier holiday weekends in 2023.īlackout periods include May 25, 26, and 29, which are the Thursday and Friday before Memorial Day Weekend and the holiday itself June 29 and 30 and July 1 through 5, 8, and 9, which are likely when you'd want to travel for Independence Day Aug. However, if you're a Frontier Miles Elite Member, you'll get the same benefits that you do on other flights. Your pass is non-transferable, so only you can use it, and it won't help you accrue miles or status. In addition to fees and booking parameters, you'll have to wait to use your pass until May 2, 2023. If you were planning to capitalize on the pass for holiday travel, think again. You've got a bit more time with international flights, however, as those trips can be booked starting 10 days prior, but "last seat availability" is not guaranteed on any flight. This can put you in a bit of a pickle when planning a roundtrip, as Frontier notes that the same rules apply and you'll only be able to book and confirm your return flight the day before you leave. On Frontier's page outlining the program, it reads "Flexible with your schedule? This is your ticket to truly go wild, as often as you like." But "flexible"lly the key word here, as you can't use your pass to book domestic travel until the day before you leave. You're required to book through Frontier's website as well, meaning you can't use third-party sites to secure your travel plans, and the pass will automatically renew for the following year unless you cancel in time. Frontier will still charge you to pick your seat, and if you want to bring anything bigger than a personal item, like a full-sized carry-on or checked bag, you'll be on the hook for that, too. When booking, you pay just $0.01 in airfare, but there are additional taxes, fees, and charges added to your bill. As with any deal that seems too good to be true, there are a few caveats with the GoWild! Pass. ![]()
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