JetBlue will soon offer free carry-on bags with its basic economy fares [Video]

JetBlue will soon offer free carry-on bags with its basic economy fares.

The airline said passengers flying with Blue Basic tickets can bring a complimentary carry-on starting on Sept. 6 — regardless of when the tickets were purchased.

Previously, a carry-on was not included with a Blue Basic ticket, so customers would have to either upgrade the fare or pay extra to bring one on board.

“Carry-on bags are an important part of travel to customers, and when presented with a choice between JetBlue’s award-winning service and another carrier’s basic offering, we want JetBlue to be the easy winner,” JetBlue president Marty St. George said in a press release. “We’re always looking for ways to evolve our offering in response to customer preferences. This is a win-win as we improve the customer experience and keep JetBlue competitive in our industry.”

While the airline said many of its planes are outfitted …