JetBlue TrueBlue is the loyalty program for JetBlue Airways. The program can be a bit confusing, but it offers rich rewards for those who spend a lot with JetBlue.
This is our guide for everything that you need to know about TrueBlue and has been fully updated for 2025.
JetBlue TrueBlue Pros and Cons
Pros
- Free changes and cancellations for flights booked with JetBlue points, except for Blue Basic (most flights booked with cash are free to change as well, but cancellations result in flight credit).
- Earn credit toward elite status in many ways: JetBlue flight purchases, JetBlue credit card spend, and spending on partners like JetBlue vacations, and Paisly by JetBlue.
- Earn choice benefits well before reaching traditional levels of elite status.
- It is possible to earn upgrades to Mint service (JetBlue’s business class offering), which is widely considered to be one of the best domestic business class experiences and also a very competitive international product.
- JetBlue’s “Same Day Switches” are more flexible than most competing airlines’ same-day changes.
Cons
- The tile system will likely be confusing for many.
- Blue Basic fares are subject to a change/cancel fee of $100 per person for travel within North America, Central America, or the Caribbean, or $200 per person for all other routes.
- Can not repeat “choice” perk picks, which will leave some folks having to choose perks that won’t be valuable to them.
- Some elite perks are arguably worse than nothing. We’re looking at you, FoundersCard Blue membership.
How to earn JetBlue TrueBlue points
JetBlue Flights & Vacations
Members earn points for flights and JetBlue Vacations. For each trip, members can earn bonus points by being Mosaic members (e.g., elite members), by booking directly through jetblue.com or through the JetBlue app, and by using a JetBlue credit card to pay.
| Points Earned Per Dollar | Blue / Blue Plus / Blue Extra / Mint | Blue Basic | JetBlue Vacations® package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base airfare | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| JetBlue Card/Plus Card bonus | 3/6 | 3/6 | 3/6 |
| Mosaic bonus | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Direct booking bonus | 3 | 1 | |
| Hotel, cruise, car & transfers | 1 | ||
| Total points earned per $1 | Up to 15 | Up to 11 | Up to 11 |
JetBlue credit cards
There are several JetBlue credit cards through which you can earn TrueBlue points (and also 1 TrueBlue Tile towards elite status for every $1,000 in purchases).
Note that Barclays also occasionally sends out targeted spending offers to earn additional points per dollar spent, sometimes in specific categories. This often happens around renewal time, with bonus points set to post after you have renewed the card.
JetBlue introduced its Premium credit card product in 2025, but the marquee feature of the card is JetBlue lounge access. Since the first two lounges, at New York JFK’s Terminal 5 and at Boston Logan Airport, aren’t scheduled to open until at least late 2025, most folks won’t find the Premium card compelling before then.
JetBlue Consumer Cards
| Card Offer and Details |
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 ⓘ $112 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates 10K Points Non-AffiliateThis is NOT an affiliate offer. We always present the best offer even when it means less revenue for Frequent Miler 10K points after $1K spend in 90 days. No Annual Fee Information about this card has been collected independently by Frequent Miler. The issuer did not provide the details, nor is it responsible for their accuracy. FM Mini Review: Not bad for a no annual fee airline card. Earning rate: ✦ 2X restaurants and grocery ✦ 3X JetBlue ✦ 1X everywhere else✦ Card Info: Mastercard World issued by Barclays. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees. Big spend bonus: Earn 1 tile for every $1,000 in purchases. Noteworthy perks: 50% savings on eligible inflight purchases including cocktails, food and movies. |
| Card Offer and Details |
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 ⓘ $923 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates Up to 80K Points Non-AffiliateThis is NOT an affiliate offer. We always present the best offer even when it means less revenue for Frequent Miler 60K points after $1K in spend in 90 days and payment of annual fee, with 20K additional points after spending $6,000 in the first year$99 Annual Fee Note that the landing page prompts you to enter a mobile phone number to continue the application, but you can click "no thanks" to continue the application on your desktop device. Information about this card has been collected independently by Frequent Miler. The issuer did not provide the details, nor is it responsible for their accuracy. FM Mini Review: Frequent JetBlue travelers should seriously consider this card for its terrific perks. The combination of the 10% rebate on awards and the annual 5,000 point bonus make this card a keeper. Earning rate: 2X restaurants and grocery ✦ 6X JetBlue ✦ 1X everywhere else Card Info: Mastercard World Elite issued by Barclays. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees. Big spend bonus: Earn 1 tile for every $1,000 in purchases. Noteworthy perks: ✦ Free checked bag ✦ 5000 bonus points every anniversary ✦ 10% point rebate on awards ✦ $100 statement credit w/ purchase of travel package ✦ 50% savings on in-flight purchases |
JetBlue Business Cards
| Card Offer and Details |
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 ⓘ $905 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates Up to 80K Points Non-AffiliateThis is NOT an affiliate offer. We always present the best offer even when it means less revenue for Frequent Miler 60K bonus points after spending $2K in first 90 days, with 20K additional points after spending $6,000 in the first year$99 Annual Fee Information about this card has been collected independently by Frequent Miler. The issuer did not provide the details, nor is it responsible for their accuracy. FM Mini Review: This card is almost identical to the JetBlue Plus card except that this one offers Group A boarding and earns 2X at office supply stores rather than grocery stores. Both cards are great choices for JetBlue flyers. Earning rate: ✦ 2X restaurants and office supply stores ✦ 6X JetBlue ✦ 1X everywhere else Card Info: Mastercard issued by Barclays. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees. Big spend bonus: Earn 1 tile for every $1,000 in purchases. Noteworthy perks: ✦ Free checked bag ✦ Group A boarding ✦ 5000 bonus points every anniversary ✦ 10% point rebate on awards ✦ $100 statement credit w/ purchase of travel package ✦ 50% savings on in-flight purchases |
Transferable points
| Rewards Program | Amex Transfer Ratio (and transfer time) | Chase Transfer Ratio (and transfer time) | Citi Transfer Ratio (and transfer time) | Capital One Transfer Ratio (and transfer time) | Bilt Transfer Ratio (and transfer time) | Wells Fargo Transfer Ratio (and transfer time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 250 to 200 plus excise tax (Instant) | 1 to 1 (Instant) | 1 to 1 (Instant) | 1,000 to 600 (1-2 hours) |
As you can see in the table above, you can transfer points at a 1:1 ratio to JetBlue from Chase Ultimate Rewards or Citi ThankYou rewards. Amex Membership Rewards and Capital One Miles aren’t quite up to snuff, however.
Amex transfers at a ratio of 250 Membership Rewards points to 200 TrueBlue points and imposes an excise tax. Sometimes, Amex offers a transfer bonus to JetBlue, which can move the ratio closer to 1:1. Capital One Miles are even worse, and only transfer at a rate of 1,000:600.
Current transfer bonuses to JetBlue, if any, will appear below:
| Transfer From | Transfer Bonus Details | Start Date | End Date |
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Non-flight options for earning points
JetBlue offers several key ways to earn points beyond spend on flights:
- JetBlue Vacations. Earn 6 points per dollar on the flight portion of your vacation booking + 1 point per dollar on the hotel booking portion.
- Paisly by JetBlue. This is JetBlue’s booking service for rental cars, hotels, and activities. This could be interesting for those looking to amass JetBlue points and credit toward elite status since bookings earn Tiles (1 Tile per $100 spent) and TrueBlue points. Earn:
- 100 points per day on rental cars from Avis/Budget (200 points per day for Mosaic members).
- 1 point per eligible $1 spent on stays, activities, and theme park tickets.
- TrueBlue Dining. This is the JetBlue-branded version of Rewards Network Dining. Link your credit card with the program and earn 3x TrueBlue points per dollar spent at participating restaurants, bars, and clubs. Note that you can only link your card to one airline dining program at a time (linking with TrueBlue will de-link that card from other airline dining programs).
- TrueBlue Shopping. This is the JetBlue shopping portal, where you can earn points on purchases at a wide range of retailers.
- JetBlue card-linked offers. This is the “in-store” version of the shopping portal.
- Amazon.com. Earn 3 TrueBlue points per dollar spent on Amazon while in-flight on JetBlue.
- Jet Opinion. Earn points for completing surveys.
How to redeem TrueBlue points
Redeem for JetBlue flights
JetBlue TrueBlue points can be redeemed to purchase airfare on JetBlue-operated flights. Points tend to be worth around 1.3 cents each towards airfare. Note that JetBlue Plus and JetBlue Business cardholders earn a 10% rebate on points redeemed for JetBlue-operated flights. That rebate increases the expected median value to ~1.45 cents per point.
JetBlue has partnerships with Qatar Airways, Icelandair, Singapore Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Etihad. Award charts aren’t published, but we’ll go through the approximate costs below.
Redeem for Hawaiian Airlines flights (ends September 30th)
TrueBlue points can be redeemed online for travel on Hawaiian Airlines, pending award availability. Here are the prices for awards on Hawaiian Airlines (“starting at” one-way prices):
| From Hawaii to… | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Inter-island Hawaii flights | 9,000 | 17,900 |
| US West Coast | 29,000 | 69,900 |
| US Central/East Coast | 59,000 | 99,900 |
| Tahiti, Cook Islands | 20,000 | |
| Australia / New Zealand | 45,000 | 99,900 |
| Tokyo | 37,900 | 99,900 |
| Japan other than Tokyo | 45,000 | 99,900 |
| South Korea | 45,000 | 99,900 |
Redeem for Qatar Airways flights
TrueBlue points can be redeemed online for travel on Qatar Airways, pending award availability. For those flying from/to North America, prices for non-stop Qatar flights to/from Doha start at 39K each way in economy, or 90K points in business class.
Flights within the Middle East start at 14K each way in economy, or 24,900 points in business class, while flights between Doha and European or African destinations start at 18K one-way in economy or 29K one-way in business. Southeast/East Asia starts at 29K in economy and 59K in business,
Redeem for TAP Air Portugal flights
TrueBlue points can be redeemed online for travel on TAP Air Portugal, pending award availability. One-way nonstop awards between the US and Lisbon or Porto start at 33,000 points each way in economy class or 89,000 points each way in business class.
Award pricing is additive, meaning that awards with multiple segments will cost more points. There are no surcharges added beyond taxes.
Redeem for Japan Airlines flights
TrueBlue points can now be redeemed online for travel on Japan Airlines. Redemptions to Japan start at 34,900 points for economy class each way. Oddly, both business and premium economy redemptions start at 69K one-way
Redeem for Icelandair flights
TrueBlue points can be redeemed online for travel on Icelandair, pending award availability. Redemptions from the East Coast to Iceland start at 17K points for economy or ~70K in business (one-way).
Redeem for Etihad Airways flights
JetBlue TrueBlue points can be redeemed online for travel on Etihad Airways, pending award availability. Awards aren’t cheap, and start at 59,900 JetBlue TrueBlue points one-way for economy class awards between New York or Boston and Abu Dhabi, or 135,900 miles each way for business class.
However, JetBlue seems to have access to Etihad award space much farther in advance than many other partners. That could make TrueBlue points useful for locking in seats well in advance, especially since JetBlue has a much more customer-friendly change and cancellation policy than Etihad Guest.
Award Change & Cancellation Fees
There are no change or cancellation fees for most JetBlue award bookings. However, Blue Basic fares are subject to a change/cancel fee of $100 per person for travel within North America, Central America, or the Caribbean, or $200 per person for all other routes.
JetBlue TrueBlue Mosaic Elite Status
What are Tiles and how do you earn them?
Tiles are JetBlue’s metric for earning benefits and levels of elite status. Since JetBlue’s elite status levels are called “Mosaic”, the idea is that you collect “tiles” to form your own “Mosaic”.
Most airlines require earning some type of “Tier Points” or “Qualifying Points” or “Loyalty Points” to earn elite status — but rather than calling their units “points”, JetBlue is calling the units earned toward elite status by a new name: “tiles”. You’ll need to earn a certain number of “tiles” to reach status (and various benefits along the way).
You earn 1 “tile” for every $100 spent on JetBlue flights, JetBlue Vacations, or Paisly by JetBlue. You also earn 1 tile for every $1,000 spent on a JetBlue credit card. You can mix and match and earn tiles from both. For instance, if you spent $1,000 on a JetBlue Vacations booking and put the charge on your JetBlue credit card, you would earn 10 tiles from the Vacations package (10 x $100 spent) and 1 tile from $1,000 spent on a JetBlue credit card for a total of 11 tiles.
Paisly by JetBlue offers the chance to earn tiles on hotel bookings, rental car bookings, activities, and theme park tickets. You can even earn on travel bags purchased via Paisly. For those who value JetBlue perks and elite status, the chance to earn tiles could provide a decent incentive for purchasing some of these things through Paisly.
You earn choice elite perks with every 10 tiles earned and elite status levels begin at 50 tiles.
Perks You Pick (perks earned prior to elite status)
At 10, 20, 30, and 40 tiles earned, JetBlue allows members to select one of the following benefits:
- 5000 bonus points
- Early boarding (Group B). Basic economy fares are excluded, but otherwise, this benefit would apply to all of your subsequent flights.
- Free alcoholic drink on board: Free beer, wine, or liquor on each flight (must be 21 years old or older).
- Priority security where available.
- One-time double points on a JetBlue Vacations package. Note that the fine print indicates that members selecting the JetBlue Vacations Bonus perk will earn this benefit on the 6 TrueBlue points per eligible dollar spent on airfare and 1 TrueBlue point per eligible dollar spent on hotels, car rentals, cruises, and transfers calculated based on the member’s individual proportionate share, as determined by JetBlue, of a JetBlue Vacations package booking. You don’t earn bonus points on the expenses for other travelers on the same booking, nor on any Mosaic bonus or other promotional bonus.
You can only choose each benefit one time, so if you make it through all four levels you will end up with four of the five options (and if you make it all the way to 50 tiles, you get the last of those benefits also).
This is probably most interesting for those who would only earn 10, 20, or 30 tiles. For instance, if you put $10K spend on a JetBlue credit card and chose 5,000 bonus points as your first perk, that would work out to an effective 1.5 JetBlue points per dollar spent on that first $10K. You may alternatively place more value on early boarding or a free alcoholic drink on each flight and find it worth spending toward one or two of those perks.
Mosaic Elite Status Benefits
JetBlue’s elite status, called Mosaic, has four elite levels, with the benefits outlined below. Note that Blue Basic fares are not eligible for Even More Space seats, preferred seats, or same-day flight changes, regardless of Mosaic level.
Mosaic 1 (50 tiles)
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- All of the perk choices from 10-40 tiles.
- First 2 Checked Bags Free: 2 free checked bags for you and eligible travel companions.
- Beer, Wine & Liquor: Free inflight beer, wine & liquor (up to 3 drinks per flight).
- Even More® Space at Check-In: Up to 7” more legroom at no extra charge during check-in on every JetBlue-operated flight (pending availability).
- Same-day Switches: Move to another flight on the same day with no fee or fare difference, starting 24 hours before the original departure.
- Preferred Core Seating: Choose a preferred Core seat near the front of the plane at no extra charge.
- Mosaic Boarding: Be one of the first to board, with priority boarding and a dedicated lane.
- Priority Security: Access an expedited lane to security at dozens of airports.
- Dedicated Check-In: Crew members at the Mosaic desk will check you in and check your bags.
- Dedicated Support Line: Your own Mosaic customer support chat and phone lines are available 24/7.
- Heathrow Express Upgrade: Complimentary upgrade from Express to Business First (pending availability).
- Avis Status Match: Skip the counter and enjoy complimentary upgrades with Avis status.
Mosaic 2 (100 tiles)
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- All of the Mosaic 1 perks.
- Even More® Space at Booking: Up to 7” more legroom at no extra charge during booking on every JetBlue-operated flight (pending availability).
Mosaic 3 (150 tiles)
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- All of the Mosaic 1 & 2 perks
- Move to Mint: 4 certificates that let you book in back, then move to Mint at no extra charge (pending availability).
- Dedicated Mosaic 3 & 4 Phone Support: Enjoy next-level customer service—for Mosaic 3 & 4 members.⁸
Mosaic 4 (250 tiles)
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- All of the Mosaic 1 & 2 & 3 perks
- Move to Mint Again: 2 more certificates that let you book in back, then move to Mint at no extra charge (pending availability).
- Gift Mosaic: Gift Mosaic 1 status to the TrueBlue member of your choice.¹⁰
- Lounge Access (starting late 2025): Member and one guest will receive access to JetBlue lounges at Boston and JFK airports.
Customers who have already reached 250 tiles will get two more Move to Mint certificates for each additional 100 tiles that they earn.
Additionally, when you reach each of the four tiers above, you’ll be able to select one new perk from the following options:
- IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite Status: Enjoy the perks of IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status at 6,000+ IHG ® hotels and resorts.
- FoundersCard Blue Membership: Enjoy 150+ premium travel, business, and lifestyle benefits—created exclusively for Mosaic members.
- Pet Fee Waiver: Jet with your pet (cat or small dog) on all eligible JetBlue-operated flights at no extra charge ($125 value per flight).
- $99 Statement Credit on Select JetBlue Credit Cards: $99 one-time statement credit for JetBlue Plus or Business Card.
- 20-Tile Bonus: Give yourself a 20-tile boost to get to the next level faster.
- Gift a 20-Tile Bonus: Give a 20-tile boost to the TrueBlue member of your choice.¹²
- 15,000-Point Bonus: Boost your TrueBlue balance with 15,000 bonus points.
- Mint Suite® Priority: Priority access to Mint Suite selection on select aircraft (pending availability). Excludes Mint Studio®.
Additional Mosaic Perks from Partners
- BLADE: Exclusive for Mosaic members: 25% off BLADE Airport helicopter transfers between Manhattan and JFK/EWR. Redeem on the BLADE website or app with an exclusive promo code in the Mosaic welcome email.
- Heathrow Express: Save 20% on Express Saver or Business First tickets (plus, a complimentary upgrade to Business First when Mosaic or Mint customers use the Express Saver offer). Redeem with promo code received on LHR-bound flights.
Blue Sky – United Partnership
United and JetBlue have announced a new partnership that they’re calling “Blue Sky.” Benefits will begin later this 2025 and will include:
- Reciprocal mileage redemption and earning
- Reciprocal elite benefits
- Starting in 2027, United will have access to up to seven daily JetBlue slots at New York (JFK), while JetBlue will have access to up to eight daily United slots at Newark (EWR)
- Cross-channel booking (Book Jetblue flights via United and vice-versa)
The two airlines have released the table below which describes reciprocal elite benefits:
FAQ
Which Mosaic perks apply to travel companions?
The following Mosaic perks apply to up to 8 travel companions “booked on the same reservation, checking in with and completing the same itinerary as a Mosaic member on JetBlue-operated flights”:
- Priority Security
- Early Boarding / Mosaic boarding
- Even More® Space (at booking or check-in)
- Mint Suite priority access
- Free Same-Day Switches
- 2 free checked bags
- Free carry-on bag on all fares (including Blue Basic)
Move to Mint certs can be applied only to a single travel companion.
What is Mint Suite Priority?
“Mint” is JetBlue’s version of business class and it’s available only on select JetBlue flights. And while Mint seats are generally very well regarded, there can be a big difference between Mint seats on the same aircraft. Some fights with Mint class usually have some rows with only one seat on each side of the aisle and a door that closes (these are known as “Mint Suites”) and other rows with two seats on each side (known as “Mint Seats”). The Mint Suites are obviously more desirable unless you’re traveling with a partner.
Mint Suite Priority gives members first dibs to select Mint Suites on select flights (A321 Classic with Mint aircraft). Each time they fly Mint, Mosaics with Mint Suite Priority will have exclusive access to select these reserved suites (if available) until 14 days before departure.
This is not an upgrade from economy to Mint. Further, this perk applies only to the benefit holder and does not extend to others traveling on the same ticket.
How do “Move to Mint” certificates work?
Move to Mint certificates allow you upgrade to Mint class from main cabin seats.
Details are as follows:
- Mosaic 3 members get 4 “Move to Mint” certificates
- Mosaic 4 members get 2 additional certificates for a total of 6
- Certificates can be applied immediately after booking and anytime before check-in
- Number of certificates required for a one-way flight:
- Minimum 1 certificate
- Maximum 4 certificates
- Bookings must meet the following conditions to qualify for Move to Mint:
- JetBlue-operated flight with Mint.
- Move to Mint excludes Blue Basic fares, group bookings and JetBlue Vacations packages.
- No pets or unaccompanied minors are allowed in Mint.
- In some cases, flight taxes & fees are higher for business class flights (such as with UK departures, for example), and so you may be required to pay a fee to make up that difference when applying certificates to Move to Mint.
How do “Same Day Switches” work?
Mosaic members get free Same Day Switches for themselves and up to eight companions on the same reservation. Mosaic members may make same-day switches starting 24 hours prior to scheduled departure, with no change fee and no fare difference. Members without Mosaic status have to pay $75 per person and can only make same-day switches beginning at midnight in the time zone of the departing flight. Here are additional details about Same Day Switches from JetBlue’s website:
- Same-day switch is available for all fare options.
- You may adjust your travel to an earlier or later flight on the same day as your originally scheduled flight.
- You must travel between the same city pairs or, where applicable, in or out of nearby airports (see below for details).
- A same-day switch can be made beginning at midnight in the time zone of your departing flight and is only available on the same calendar day as your originally scheduled flight.
- Mosaic customers do not pay a same-day switch fee and can switch a flight beginning 24 hours prior to the originally scheduled flight time.
- Customers with refundable fares do not pay a same-day switch fee.
- TrueBlue redemption bookings are eligible for same-day switches.
- Interline bookings may be eligible for same-day switches depending on the circumstances and meeting the minimum connection times. Same-day switches to interline bookings can only be made by contacting JetBlue.
JetBlue’s Same Day Switches are more flexible than many other airlines since JetBlue allows changing to an earlier flight or a later flight, and you can even change your origin or destination a bit. Here is JetBlue’s list of nearby airport options for Same Day Switches:
- Boston area
- Boston Logan International (BOS)
- Providence T.F. Green (PVD)
- Worcester Regional (ORH)
- Buffalo
- Buffalo/Niagara International (BUF)
- Greater Rochester International (ROC)
- Chicago
- General Mitchell International (MKE)
- Chicago O’Hare International (ORD)
- Dominican Republic
- Puerto Plata International Airport (POP)
- Santiago Airport/Cibao International Airport (STI)
- London
- London-Gatwick, UK (LGW)
- London-Heathrow, UK (LHR)
- Long Island area
- Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
- John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
- LaGuardia (LGA)
- Los Angeles
- Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
- Los Angeles International (LAX)
- Ontario International Airport (ONT)
- Manchester area
- Boston Logan International (BOS)
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
- Worcester Regional (ORH)
- Mexico
- Cancun International Airport (CUN)
- Tulum International Airport (TQO)
- New York City
- Newark Liberty International (EWR)
- Westchester County (HPN)
- John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
- LaGuardia (LGA)
- Philadelphia
- Newark Liberty International (EWR)
- Philadelphia International (PHL)
- Raleigh-Durham
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
- Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
- Richmond
- Richmond International Airport (RIC)
- Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
- South Florida
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL)
- Miami International (MIA)
- Palm Beach International (PBI)
- Tampa Bay
- Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ)
- Tampa International (TPA)
How does the Heathrow Express benefit work?
Heathrow Express is the fast train that runs between London Heathrow Airport and London’s Paddington Station. JetBlue Mosaic members get a 20% discount on Express Saver or Business First tickets (plus, a complimentary upgrade to Business First when a Mosaic or Mint customer uses the Express Saver offer). Redeem with the promo code received on LHR-bound flights.
Here’s what Heathrow Express’ website says about this benefit:
JetBlue Mint & Mosaic card holders are entitled to a complimentary upgrade to Business First with their full fare Express Class ticket.
This offer is only applicable to JetBlue Mint & Mosaic customers and one companion (companion must hold a full fare Express class ticket as well).
Heathrow Express colleagues may need to validate your eligibility by requesting proof of your Mint/Mosaic status via your eligible card / boarding pass, which must be presented to them if asked.
Is the FoundersCard Blue Membership useful?
FoundersCard Blue Membership is an optional “Perk you pick” when reaching Mosaic status. Greg tried this out and found that this level of membership offers very few perks. Worse, FoundersCard sent him endless emails begging him to pay to upgrade to a meaningful membership level. Our advice: don’t pick this perk!
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Is there any way to get a hotel stay only using my JB points? That is not in conjunction with a flight.
Minor correction
Here is JetBlue’s list of nearby airport options for Same Day Switches:
SWF is no longer served by JetBlue
I am not sure if ISP would count as a same day switch in NY area
Maybe some already know this, but a few years back, JetBlue cancelled a bunch of flights due to weather leaving FL on a Friday. Instead of my JetBlue points being returned to my account, JetBlue automatically gave me an expiring flight credit and would take no steps to rebook me to depart FL. (I would have been stuck there for the weekend at my own expense had I not made a backup/alternate rez on SW.) JetBlue lost my confidence in getting me where I needed to go. That said, I am still thinking of attempting their 25 unique destination challenge…
Do you point me to guide on how to use jetblue miles on partner airlines?
Hi FM team, I was unfortunately victim of a hack where someone accessed my account and used 80K of my points to book flights. Unfortunately since this happened in April and I just now discovered in June 2024, JetBlue is taking the stance that since those trips have been “used” there is nothing they can do, and no recovery of points they can issue.
I’d appreciate any advice or assistance you’d be able to offer
I only looked back on my statement when I realized I had been double-charged for a drink purchased on-board (I did select the complementary drink “perk” many months ago). I found that on the flights I have taken since earning that “perk”, not a single drink has been “complementary”. Shame on me for not realizing/catching it sooner. I reached out to JetBlue and was told to file a complaint which should be responded to (not “resolved”) in 8-10 weeks. While this may seem minor, how many others have earned and selected this “perk” but have not been extended the benefit? Disappointing……. (stealing????…..)
Note on Hawaiian – Cook Islands (HNL-RAR) is NOT available to book via JetBlue. Rarotonga (RAR) is not searchable in JetBlue’s online system. I called JetBlue twice and both agents told me that RAR doesn’t show up in their internal search system either, so can’t be searched. Seems like an oversight/error, as this is the only Hawaiian route that isn’t searchable. I messaged JetBlue’s general contact asking them to add RAR. If you’re interested, encourage you to message them too. Seems like a simple fix and would open an awesome redemption (flights start around $1000 on the route and the Cook Islands look incredible!).
Points success story – I just booked 3 passengers for HNL-PPT (Tahiti!) RT at 40K JetBlue points pp. 3.1 cents/point! I had been watching this route for a long while and suddenly award availability came online and I jumped. Hawaiian award availability via JetBlue seems to be super random. This is my third such redemption but the first time I was able to find it for both legs of the journey and by far the best value (ICN-HNL 1.7 cents/point and SEA-HNL 1.6 cents). So happy that JetBlue integrated Hawaiian into the online search function and made this possible! The previous call-in system was so epically terrible as to make it wholly unusable (I spent 10+ hours collectively calling and was never able to find a winner). Funny that JetBlue made the system functional just before the partnership dissolves when the Alaska purchase closes. Anyway, happy to take the win!
I was having a hard time looking for flights booked through JetBlue for flying Qatar. I found it best to use the JetBlue best fare finder (https://www.jetblue.com/best-fare-finder?nff=true). By doing so, I was able to string together multiple flights via Qatar (i.e. Europe to Asia), whereas the normal search filter says that’s not allowed.
Hello. New to searching Jetblue for partner awards. Is there a way to use the Jetblue best fare finder for Business Class seats only? It’s only showing the lowest point seats and those are almost always Economy seats. Thanks!
I’m not aware of any way to do that unfortunately.