JetBlue’s TrueBlue loyalty program offers a straightforward approach to earning and redeeming points, with no blackout dates, points that never expire, and the ability to pool points with family members. With its recent program overhaul, JetBlue now offers four elite status tiers and incremental benefits that start before you even reach elite status. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about maximizing the JetBlue TrueBlue program in 2025.
JetBlue TrueBlue is the loyalty program of JetBlue Airways, a major U.S. carrier known for its customer-friendly policies, free in-flight Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating with seatback entertainment. The airline operates hubs in New York (JFK and LaGuardia), Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Orlando, San Juan.
TrueBlue points typically have a value of approximately 1.3-1.4 cents per point when redeemed for JetBlue flights. This value is relatively consistent since the program uses a revenue-based redemption model where point prices are tied to cash prices. JetBlue Plus and JetBlue Business cardholders receive a 10% rebate on points redemptions, effectively increasing the value to about 1.45 cents per point.
The real standout value, however, comes from partner airline redemptions, where values can exceed 3 cents per point for premium cabin bookings on airlines like Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways.
JetBlue awards points based on the fare type and the amount spent on the base fare (excluding taxes and fees):
Additional bonus points can be earned through:
JetBlue has partnerships with several airlines that allow you to earn TrueBlue points when flying on their metal:
The most common way to use TrueBlue points is for JetBlue-operated flights. The number of points required is directly tied to the current fare price, with points generally worth about 1.3-1.4 cents each. There are no blackout dates or capacity controls – if a seat is available for purchase with cash, it can be booked with points.
JetBlue also offers a “Cash + Points” option, allowing you to use a combination of points and cash for your booking. This provides flexibility when you don’t have enough points to cover an entire itinerary.
JetBlue has significantly expanded its partner redemption options in recent years. You can now redeem TrueBlue points for flights on:
Partner awards must be booked on JetBlue’s website or by calling JetBlue, and are subject to award availability.
In 2023, JetBlue completely revamped its elite status program, introducing a tile-based qualification system and four tiers of Mosaic status, each with progressively valuable benefits.
JetBlue uses “tiles” as the currency for earning elite status:
The four Mosaic status tiers require the following number of tiles:
One of the most innovative aspects of JetBlue’s program is that you start earning benefits well before reaching elite status. At 10, 20, 30, and 40 tiles, you can select one of the following perks:
You can only select each perk once, so by the time you reach 40 tiles, you’ll have chosen four of the five available options.
Additionally, when you reach each Mosaic tier, you can select one of these perks:
One of the most valuable benefits of higher Mosaic tiers is the ability to upgrade from economy to Mint (JetBlue’s business class). Mosaic 3 members receive 4 certificates, and Mosaic 4 members receive an additional 2 certificates (for a total of 6). These certificates allow you to book an economy ticket and then upgrade to Mint at no additional cost, subject to availability.
JetBlue offers a unique Points Pooling feature that allows up to 7 travelers to combine their points. Unlike some airlines that charge fees for sharing points, JetBlue’s Points Pooling is free and easy to use.
Points Pooling is especially valuable for families or groups who travel together occasionally but may not individually earn enough points for a redemption.
JetBlue has established partnerships with several airlines for both earning and redeeming points. The airline is not part of any major alliance but has been expanding its partner network in recent years.
JetBlue and United have announced a new partnership called “Blue Sky” that will begin later in 2025. Benefits will include:
JetBlue offers several co-branded credit cards through Barclays that provide an easy way to earn TrueBlue points and work toward elite status.
JetBlue is a transfer partner of several major transferable points programs:
These programs occasionally offer transfer bonuses to JetBlue, which can provide even better value.
While JetBlue’s revenue-based program means there aren’t traditional “sweet spots” for JetBlue-operated flights, there are several high-value redemption opportunities, particularly with partner airlines:
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