Key takeaways
- The JetBlue TrueBlue program is ideal for anyone who prefers to fly with JetBlue, travels frequently to JetBlue’s service destinations or wants to pool points with other TrueBlue members.
- The best way to earn and redeem points in this program is by flying with JetBlue.
- This program offers four levels of Mosaic elite status, which can be achieved through qualifying travel spending, eligible credit card spending or a combination of both.
Started in 2000, JetBlue currently offers more than 1,000 daily flights to choose from and serves more than 40 million customers annually. You can book JetBlue flights within the United States and to select global destinations. Discover how the JetBlue TrueBlue program could be the right fit for your travel needs.
JetBlue TrueBlue basics
The JetBlue TrueBlue travel rewards program is a frequent flyer program that lets members earn rewards points for free flights across the U.S., Latin America and the U.K. Members will earn TrueBlue points each time they fly with JetBlue or one of JetBlue’s partners. Points in this program never expire, and they can be redeemed for any seat with no blackout dates. This program even lets you pool your points with up to seven friends and family members, allowing you to earn free flights faster.
Who is JetBlue TrueBlue best for?
JetBlue TrueBlue is best for anyone who prefers to fly with JetBlue, travels frequently to JetBlue destinations or wants to pool points with other TrueBlue members. The program is easy to use and free to sign up for, so there’s no excuse to ignore it if you fly often and don’t mind flying with a discount carrier. With so many ways to earn points, you may find it easier to earn free flights with the JetBlue TrueBlue program over other major airlines.
How to earn JetBlue TrueBlue points
After joining the TrueBlue program, you’ll want to earn points as quickly as possible to cover your next trip. Here’s how.
Earn points by flying with JetBlue
The number of points you’ll earn for flying depends on the fare you choose and how you book your trip. You can earn up to 3X base points for each dollar you spend with the airline, but you can earn more points when you fly if you’re a JetBlue rewards cardmember or an elite status member.
| Benefits | Blue Basic | Blue, Blue Plus, Blue Extra or Mint |
| Base points | 1X points | 3X points |
| Direct booking bonus | 1X points | 3X points |
| JetBlue cardmember bonus | 3X to 6X points | 3X to 6X points |
| Mosaic bonus | 3X points | 3X points |
| Total points earned per dollar | up to 11X points | up to 15X points |
Earn points with airline and travel partners
Although JetBlue’s alliance with American Airlines has ended, you can still earn JetBlue TrueBlue points when you book with airline partners like Hawaiian Airlines and Icelandair. Other airline partners include:
- Cape Air
- Ethiad Airways
- JSX
- Qatar Airways
- Silver Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- South African Airlines
You’ll also earn points with various hotel and car partners like IHG One Rewards, Avis and Budget.
Earn points with shopping partners
The JetBlue TrueBlue shopping portal is an online marketplace that lets you earn bonus points with select online merchants. You’ll earn points for each dollar you spend, provided you click through the portal before you make a purchase. Participating merchants change over time, but merchants like Apple, Lowe’s, Macy’s and The Home Depot have been included in the past.
Earn points with TrueBlue Dining
The JetBlue TrueBlue Dining program makes it easy to earn 3X points per dollar when you dine with qualifying restaurants, bars and clubs. All you have to do to start earning is to sign up for the program, dine with participating restaurants in your area and pay with a linked credit or debit card.
Earn points by completing surveys
Finally, Jet Opinions will award you with points for answering survey questions from the comfort of your home. Signing up is free and easy, and you’ll earn 400 points for the first survey you take.
How to redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points
JetBlue offers various ways to redeem TrueBlue points, adding to this frequent flayer program’s versatility.
Redeem for JetBlue flights
The best way to redeem points is for flights. When you begin searching for JetBlue flights, you’ll notice right away that the points required for a flight are tied to the cash price of each fare. This means that you can book cheaper flights for fewer points than more expensive flight options. You can also use points to book one-way flights or round-trip tickets, which makes them even more versatile. Keep in mind that there are no blackout dates, so you can use your points for any seat on any flight.
Bankrate writer and credit cards expert Ryan Flanigan is a TrueBlue member and offers this advice on the best way to redeem TrueBlue points:
JetBlue’s route network might not work depending on your location. But if you can find a competitive price, you can get fairly decent value from using TrueBlue points, particularly if you can find availability in their Mint class, one of the best domestic first-class in-flight products available. It’s also helpful to be able to transfer flexible points in from issuers like Chase and Amex to top off your balance.
— Ryan Flanigan, Bankrate credit cards writer
Redeem for Hawaiian Airlines or Qatar Airways flights
TrueBlue members have the option to redeem their points on Cape Air, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Qatar Airways flights. This strategy unlocks new destinations you can visit with your points, but you should know that availability is often limited.
Redeem for a JetBlue Vacations package
A JetBlue Vacations package that includes both your flight and hotel stay can be a good value, and you can choose from destinations in the U.S., the Caribbean and Mexico, among others. Some of the most popular hotels and resorts include RIU Hotels & Resorts, Sandals Resorts and Universal Orlando Resorts.
JetBlue TrueBlue elite status
The JetBlue TrueBlue program offers four levels of Mosaic status, which can be achieved through qualifying travel spending, eligible credit card spending or a combination of both methods. If you want the benefits of elite status without having to fly a single mile, JetBlue is one of the few airlines that make this possible since you can reach Mosaic status through credit card spending alone. Once you reach Mosaic status, you’ll retain your status level for the remainder of the year you earn it and through the next calendar year.
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To earn a Mosaic status level, you’ll need to earn a certain number of tiles. Here are how many tiles you need to earn for each level:
Status level Tiles earned Mosaic 1 50 Mosaic 2 100 Mosaic 3 150 Mosaic 4 250 -
You earn 1 tile for every $100 spent on the following (terms and conditions apply):
Terms for earning tiles Qualifying spending Earn 1 tile for every $100 spent - JetBlue flights (including some extras and fees)
- JetBlue Vacations packages
- Paisly by JetBlue (cars, stays and more)
Earn 1 tile for every $1,000 spent All JetBlue credit cards -
- Earn an extra 3X points per dollar on JetBlue flights
- Free same-day flight changes
- First two checked bags free for you and eligible flight companions on JetBlue flights
- Free in-flight alcoholic beverages
- Access to seats with extra legroom (based on availability; terms apply)
- Priority boarding and security
- Dedicated Mosaic check-in lane
- 24/7 dedicated customer service line
JetBlue TrueBlue travel partners
JetBlue has quite a few airline partners around the world. Loyalty partner airlines let you earn points in the JetBlue TrueBlue program each time you fly, and you may even be able to enjoy some reciprocal benefits. However, note that you won’t be able to earn or redeem points with codeshare partners.
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- Aer Lingus
- Air Serbia
- British Airways
- EL AL
- Porter
- Turkish Airlines
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JetBlue partners with IHG Hotels & Resorts, meaning you’ll get the chance to earn JetBlue TrueBlue points for each night you stay at an IHG property. The IHG One Rewards program lets members earn TrueBlue points at more than 6,000 properties across the globe. You’ll generally earn either 1X or 2X TrueBlue points per dollar on stays with qualifying properties, and you can also earn 500 points for each qualifying stay at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. JetBlue also partners with Yotel, which allows you to earn 1X point per dollar on Yotel stays booked through Paisly.com.
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JetBlue partners with Avis and Budget, allowing you to save on base rates and earn 100 to 200 base points per day on eligible car rentals through Paisly.com.
Top credit cards that earn JetBlue TrueBlue points
One of the easiest ways to earn JetBlue TrueBlue points is with one of the airline’s co-branded credit cards. However, you should spend some time comparing cards since they vary based on their annual fees, earning rates and perks.
Also, note that some other credit card rewards programs let you earn rewards that you can transfer to JetBlue TrueBlue. Some programs to consider include American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards and Citi ThankYou Rewards.
Best for no annual fee
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The JetBlue Card* is an excellent option to consider for earning points in this program without paying an annual fee. Cardholders can get started with a welcome offer of 10,000 bonus points after they spend $1,000 on purchases within the first 90 days. They’ll also earn 3X points on eligible JetBlue purchases, 2X points at restaurants and eligible grocery stores and 1X points on all other purchases. Just keep in mind that this card doesn’t come with any major frequent flyer perks outside of a 50-percent discount on eligible in-flight purchases and no foreign transaction fees.
Best for frequent JetBlue flyers
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The JetBlue Plus Card* offers a higher earning rate and more benefits in exchange for a $99 annual fee. For a welcome bonus, new cardholders can earn 40,000 bonus points when they spend $1,000 on purchases and pay the full annual fee within 90 days of account opening. Cardholders will earn 6X points on eligible JetBlue purchases, 2X points on restaurant and eligible grocery store spending and 1X points on all other purchases.
As for notable benefits, cardholders will receive 5,000 bonus points each year after their account anniversary, free first checked bag (for the cardholder and up to 3 companions on the same reservation), a 50-percentdiscount on eligible in-flight purchases and an annual $100 statement credit after purchasing a JetBlue Vacations package with the card that’s worth $100 or more.
Best for business owners
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Business owners who sign up for the JetBlue Business Card* can earn points on their spending while enjoying some frequent flyer perks, all for a $99 annual fee. For a welcome bonus, new cardholders can earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 within the first 90 days and an additional 10,000 points when an employee card is used for a purchase within 90 days. Cardholders also earn 6X points on eligible JetBlue purchases, 2X points at restaurants and office supply stores and 1X points on all other purchases.
Notable benefits include a free first checked bag for the cardholder and up to 3 companions on the same reservation, 5,000 bonus points after every account anniversary, a 50-percent discount on eligible in-flight purchases and an annual $100 statement credit after purchasing a JetBlue Vacations package with the card.
Frequently asked questions about JetBlue TrueBlue
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Since JetBlue TrueBlue points never expire, you should never feel pressured to use them. If you’re patient and willing to spend some time accruing points in this program, you can keep searching until you find the flight you want for a reasonable redemption value.
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Yes, you can gift or transfer JetBlue TrueBlue points to other program members. You can share points through TrueBlue’s points pooling feature, which allows you to share points with up to seven friends and family members.
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Yes, you can buy points through your account. Also, note that JetBlue frequently offers promotions that allow you to buy points for a discount.
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Since JetBlue doesn’t have a strict award chart, there is no standard for the number of points you’ll need for a flight. However, you should know that awards earned with this program are frequently a good deal and that you won’t have to deal with blackout dates or capacity controls. Not only that, but the JetBlue TrueBlue program even lets you pay with a combination of points and cash. JetBlue Cash + Points bookings start at just 500 points.
The bottom line
If you’re a frequent traveler along JetBlue’s routes, you can enjoy plenty of perks and benefits in the airline’s TrueBlue frequent flyer program. However, even during times when you don’t travel, using JetBlue’s co-branded cards can help you achieve and maintain status in its program. Plus, its airline, hotel and rental car travel partners can let you flex your TrueBlue rewards across different trips and needs. For more travel tips and tricks, check out Bankrate’s travel toolkit.
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