International Check-In Times with JetBlue

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You have misread the linked page:

When traveling from any of our international destinations to the United States...

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But you have misunderstood this:

by which they mean at what time people should arrive at the airport for departures to various international destinations

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Given your misunderstanding, it is natural that you ask

For which step between "arriving at the airport" and "boarding the flight" does a passenger to Bogotá need longer than a passenger to Bermuda?

But by now, it should be clear to you that the answer is "for any and all of them, because the check-in times are for passengers flying from different airports."

What happens if I arrive at the airport later?

You increase the risk of missing your flight, perhaps because of long lines at the check-in counter, security screening, or passport check.

Might they deny taking my suitcase?

Yes, at some point, they will close check-in. There may be a point where they close check-in for checked luggage but will accept travelers with only cabin bags.

What factors do influence whether arriving later is ok or a bad idea?

There are many factors. Time of day is a big one because lines are generally shorter at certain times depending on the airport's schedule. If you have flown from a given airport before, you are more likely to have a sense of how seriously to take their recommendation. For a new airport, it's probably a good idea, for the sake of caution, to take it very seriously.

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