#9 Among Airlines
Point Value
1.3 ¢
Program Score
6.3
JetBlue is most valuable if you live near one of its hub cities on the east coast.
Booking flights directly on jetBlue and opening co-branded jetBlue credit cards are the fastest ways to earn points with the airline. While jetBlue doesn’t belong to an airline alliance, it does partner with several airlines where you can also earn jetBlue points.
JetBlue has 4 co-branded cards that allow you to earn TrueBlue points. There are three personal cards and one business card, and they all vary in signup bonuses, annual fees, and benefits. Three of the four cards provide strong value depending on how often you fly on the airline and where you live.
JetBlue partners with four major credit card systems that allow you to transfer points for flight redemptions. Any points you earn with Amex, Chase, Capital One, or Citi can be transferred to jetBlue for top ups or to book flights. Chase and Citi are the only partners offering 1:1 transfer ratios. Amex is 2.5:2, which is reasonable unless you need a large transfer. Capital One is 5:3, so we only recommend transferring if you need a small amount to complete an award.
JetBlue isn’t part of an airline alliance, but it partners with various airlines around the world. You can earn TrueBlue points by flying on certain partner airlines, though some partners don’t award TrueBlue points at all. Points earned depend on the class of service and vary by partner. To see the breakdown, click here.
Use Points Pooling
JetBlue Points Pooling allows groups of 2-7 TrueBlue members combine their points into a shared balance. The Pool Leader must be at least 21 years old and can invite any combination of friends and family members, including children. Pool members do not have to live at the same address.
Every member contributes 100% of the points they earn to the pool as long as they are members. The Pool Leader manages the account and can designate which members are allowed to redeem pooled points.
Members can only belong to one Points Pooling account at a time. If a member leaves the pool, any remaining points are returned to their individual TrueBlue account, and the Pool Leader must wait six months before replacing that member.
Points Pooling is a great way for families, friends, and traveling companions to earn award flights more quickly by combining all future point earnings into one balance.
JetBlue Plus, JetBlue Premier, and JetBlue Business
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JetBlue is running a limited-time sale with one-way flights starting at $49 or as few as 2,100 TrueBlue points. Some of the more interesting award deals include New York to Aruba for just 4,600 points plus $15.60 in taxes and fees, and New York to Cartagena, Colombia, for 8,400 points plus $20. The sale is available for bookings made through November 11, 2026, for travel between December 1, 2026, and February 10, 2027. Most discounted fares are limited to Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday departures, with blackout dates from December 17 through January 4. When searching for flights, you can select your departure and destination cities, then open the fare calendar to compare prices across an entire month and easily find the best deals. JetBlue TrueBlue points are generally tied to the cash price of flights, so lower fares can also translate into cheaper award tickets. If you have travel plans during the eligible period, it's worth checking both cash and points prices through JetBlue's sale page before the promotion ends.
JetBlue has increased its checked baggage fees for the second time in 2026, with the new pricing taking effect yesterday, November 3. For flights within the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean, the first checked bag now costs at least $50 each way, up from $39, while the second bag starts at $70, up from $59. Fees increase during peak travel periods and when bags are purchased at the airport, with the first checked bag costing as much as $70 and the second as much as $85. On transatlantic flights, the first checked bag on Main Base fares now starts at $80, up from $60. The new pricing applies to tickets purchased on or after November 3, so fortunately, existing reservations aren't affected. The best ways to avoid these fees are through eligible JetBlue credit cards, Mosaic elite status, or fares that include checked baggage. All JetBlue credit cards except the no-annual-fee version include a free first checked bag for the cardholder and up to three companions on the same reservation when paying with the card. This also applies to award bookings when the taxes and fees are paid with the card. If you do have to pay, purchasing baggage more than 24 hours before departure can save you money compared to paying at the airport.
JetBlue is offering 15% off flights, but they have to be booked today, October 28. Use promo code TREAT15 to book select nonstop Main and EvenMore fares by 11:59 p.m. ET tonight. The discount applies to eligible travel from November 2, 2026 through February 10, 2027, excluding Fridays, Sundays, and several holiday blackout periods. The promo applies only to the pre-tax cash fare and cannot be used on award flights, Cash + Points bookings, Mint, BlueFirst, transatlantic flights, or connecting itineraries. You can view the offer here.
JetBlue has announced significant changes to its TrueBlue loyalty program and Mosaic elite status benefits for 2027. Many of the changes negatively affect lower-tier members, so if you're planning to travel or spend your way to lower-tier Mosaic status, you should weigh the benefits against these changes. Starting in 2027, Perks You Pick benefits earned at 10, 20, 30, and 40 Tiles will become much less valuable. Options such as priority boarding and free alcoholic drinks will be limited to one-time use rather than applying to every flight, while the bonus points option drops from 5,000 to 1,000 points. Mosaic 1 and 2 members will also see reductions in their Perks You Pick options, including a decrease from 15,000 to 10,000 bonus points and from 20 to 10 bonus Tiles. Higher-tier Mosaic 3 and 4 members will receive some enhanced benefits, including larger points bonuses and new options for gifting status. On the positive side, Mosaic members will become eligible for complimentary upgrades to JetBlue's new BlueFirst cabin when it launches in December 2027, although upgrades will only begin clearing 60 minutes before departure.
Booking flights is the best way to redeem your TrueBlue points and get the most value out of them. Traditional sweet spots are harder to find because JetBlue award prices are tied directly to dynamically priced cash fares. You can still find good sweet spot options with partner airlines, and JetBlue’s Mint first class remains a popular premium redemption.
Searching for reward flights is simple. Use these tools to find the best pricing:
Redeeming your miles on JetBlue flights usually gets you around a 1.3 cent per point redemption. If you hold the JetBlue Plus or JetBlue Business card, you’ll receive a 10% rebate on points redeemed for JetBlue-operated flights, and the top JetBlue Premier card offers a 15% rebate, which improves the value. The best sweet spots tend to be with partner airlines, even though JetBlue doesn’t publish partner award charts. Make sure to review our favorite partner sweet spot redemptions.
You can also redeem points for:
These redemptions are booked through trueBlue Travel, JetBlue’s travel portal, and typically return about 1 cent per point. Because of this, booking airfare generally provides the best value.
Discover your points' highest-value redemption options. Use the filters to find the optimal sweet spot for your next trip.
JetBlue Points Pooling lets up to eight people combine their TrueBlue points into a shared account. It's an easy way for families and travel companions to earn awards faster.
JetBlue Plus and JetBlue Business cardholders receive 10% of their redeemed points back after booking award flights. The rebate applies automatically and can reduce the cost of future redemptions.
JetBlue award prices are generally tied to cash fares, so outsized value often comes from partner airline redemptions.
JetBlue’s TrueBlue loyalty program is best for those who live on the east coast and/or have access to JetBlue’s hub cities. Award prices on JetBlue-operated flights are directly tied to the cash price of the ticket, which is helpful for beginners and makes booking “free” flights straightforward.
They don’t use award charts, there are no blackout dates, and there are no fuel surcharges, which keeps the program easy to navigate when booking directly with JetBlue. The onboard experience is often better than competitors, with more legroom in economy, the option to upgrade to “Even More Space,” and a top-notch premium cabin called Mint.
To get outsized value with TrueBlue, though, you’ll want to learn about their partners. That’s where the best sweet spots are found. JetBlue doesn’t have as many partnerships as other airlines, mainly because they aren’t part of an alliance, but the value is still there. If you’re a beginner or not “all-in” on the points-and-miles hobby, and you live near a JetBlue hub, it’s a loyalty system worth getting involved with.
There are 4 levels of Mosaic for those looking to earn status with JetBlue. Each level offers unique benefits and perks. JetBlue uses Tiles to determine status qualifications through spending on JetBlue flights and with JetBlue co-branded credit cards.
Tiles are JetBlue’s qualifying points. You earn 1 Tile for every $100 spent on JetBlue flights, vacations, or travel booked through TrueBlue Travel. You also earn 1 Tile for every $1,000 spent on a JetBlue credit card. You are allowed to double dip when paying for a JetBlue flight with a JetBlue credit card.
Below are the qualifications and benefits for each tier.
Mosaic 2 members get all other benefits plus:
Mosaic 3 members get all other benefits plus:
Mosaic 4 members get all other benefits plus:
You can earn extra perks as you work toward the first 50 Tiles needed for Mosaic 1 status. At each milestone, you can choose one additional perk from a set of available options.
When you reach each new Mosaic tier, you can choose from one of the following options for an extra perk:
TrueBlue points don’t expire, and since any points earned from a co-branded credit card are tied directly to your TrueBlue account, there’s no downside to canceling a card. You won’t need to move your points anywhere, because they’ll already be safely in your TrueBlue account.
If you book a Blue Plus or Mint fare, you have at least one checked bag included. Mosaic members and JetBlue Plus or Premiere cardholders also receive at least one free checked bag as part of their perks.
Yes. JetBlue’s first class is called Mint, and it’s highly regarded by travelers. It features lie-flat seats, premium food and drink, entertainment, priority boarding, and amenities. Some aircraft offer Mint Studio with sliding doors for privacy.
JetBlue points are valued at about 1.3¢ per point. You can expect to get around that rate when redeeming for JetBlue flights. You can get higher value by finding a sweet spot with one of JetBlue’s partner airlines.
You can use points to upgrade to Mint, JetBlue’s first class product. You cannot use points for “Even More Space” upgrades, which must be paid in cash. Mosaic status perks may allow upgrades to those seats.
Some short routes, like New York to DC, can be as low as 4600 points in Blue Basic. Award prices are tied directly to cash prices and are fully dynamic, so the cost varies based on demand and timing.
Tracking Points & Transfer Options
