# How do boarding groups work on JetBlue?
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JetBlue uses a group boarding system to organize passengers. Boarding begins with pre-boarding (special assistance) and proceeds through priority groups (Elite status and premium fares) then general groups (A–F). In practice, gate announcements call groups in order. For example, JetBlue’s system starts with pre-boarding, then TrueBlue Mosaic/Mint elites, then Group A, followed by courtesy boarding, and finally Groups B–F
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. Each passenger’s boarding pass shows the group (typically printed above or next to the seat number

), and gate agents will announce each group sequentially.
Boarding Group Sequence & Eligibility
Pre-boarding: Customers needing extra time (wheelchairs, disabilities) and on-time unaccompanied minors board first

.
Next (Priority) Group: TrueBlue Mosaic members (all elite tiers) and any JetBlue Mint (premium cabin) passengers board immediately after pre-boarding

.
Group A: Boards third. This includes all passengers in Even More Space seats (extra-legroom rows)
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. Group A also includes JetBlue Business Card holders and those who purchased a Blue Extra fare

. (Mint suite/studio passengers are already in the priority group above.)
Courtesy Boarding: After Group A, JetBlue allows active-duty military and families with children (car seats or strollers) to board before the general groups

.
General Boarding (Groups B–D): All remaining passengers are split into Groups B, C, D (and E on larger aircraft) based on their seat assignment

. In other words, JetBlue assigns these groups by seat location to speed boarding.
General Boarding (Groups E–F): On some flights there are Groups E and F as well. By rule, Blue Basic (basic-economy) fares are placed in the last groups (E or F)

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. All other economy passengers without priority fall into B–D or E/F.
Final Boarding: Any unaccompanied minors who did not pre-board are escorted on last (after all other passengers)

.
Tips to Board Earlier
To move into an earlier group, passengers can take advantage of loyalty status and paid perks:
Earn TrueBlue Mosaic Status. Any Mosaic tier boards right after pre-boarding

. Even Mosaic 1 (the lowest tier) members get this priority.
Buy an Even More Space Seat. Any passenger with an Even More Space seat automatically boards in Group A

. Mosaic members also get free access to these seats when booking or checking in.
Use a JetBlue Card. The JetBlue Business credit card grants Group A boarding for cardholders (and up to 4 companions)

.
Select a Blue Extra Fare. Purchasing a Blue Extra ticket (flexible economy) also guarantees Group A boarding

.
Book JetBlue Vacations. Customers on a JetBlue Vacations package are assigned Group B

(if not already in a higher group).
Travel with Family or Military. If you’re active military or traveling with a child in a car seat/stroller, you’ll get courtesy boarding (after Group A)

by default.
In short, achieving Mosaic status or buying an upgrade (Even More Space seat or Blue Extra fare) will move you to an earlier boarding group

. (Choosing a specific seat will not reliably control your group – it’s set algorithmically each flight

.)
Domestic vs. International Flights
The boarding groups are the same on all JetBlue flights, domestic or international

. The only difference is timing: by regulation JetBlue must complete boarding 20 minutes before departure on international flights (vs. 15 minutes on domestic)
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. In practice this means international travelers may see gate calls a bit earlier, but the group order (Mosaic/Mint, Group A, etc.) does not change.
Boarding Pass & Announcements
Your boarding pass will clearly show your boarding group (often above or beside your seat number)
. At the gate, agents will announce boarding by group (starting with pre-boarding, then priority, then Group A, B, etc.)

. Pay attention to these announcements; knowing your group ensures you stand in the correct line.