JetBlue BlueFirst Tickets Are Now on Sale — Here’s How Much They Cost

For many years, JetBlue has operated its Mint lie-flat premium cabin. It first rolled it out domestically on transcontinental routes and quickly became one of the best ways to fly coast to coast. Then, when JetBlue entered the transatlantic market, it further enhanced Mint and launched Mint Studio with extra space.

Now, as JetBlue makes strategic moves to attract flyers and stay in business, the airline is rolling out its new domestic first class product: BlueFirst. If you're confused by the name, the product was initially teased as Mini Mint.

Here's everything we know about JetBlue's upcoming first class product, including details on the hard and soft product, which routes are on sale, and how much they cost.

JetBlue BlueFirst Seats Now On Sale

JetBlue announced on October 15 that BlueFirst is officially available for booking. The new first class product will be rolling out in phases. Seats on the first 39 routes are already available, and service starts as early as December 8, 2026. However, most routes launch in spring 2027, according to the BlueFirst website:

Introductory fares

If you want to be one of the first people to experience JetBlue BlueFirst but you don't want to pay a premium, you can book one of three BlueFirst introductory fares. For each fare, you'll need to book by October 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET, but travel dates vary by destination:

• Boston (BOS) to/from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) from $299: Travel between December 8, 2026, and February 10, 2027.  Blackout dates from December 17, 2026, to January 4, 2027, and January 14-18 apply.
• New York (LGA) to/from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) from $249: Travel between December 12, 2026, and February 10, 2027.  Blackout dates from December 17, 2026, to January 4, 2027, and January 14-18 apply.
• New York (JFK) to/from Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR) from $299: Travel between January 5 and February 10, 2027.  Blackout dates from January 14 to January 18 apply.

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Additional routes available

In our searches, we're seeing additional routes available for booking. For instance, New York (JFK) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is not on the above list, but is clearly available for booking:

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BlueFirst is priced at $364, only an $81 premium over EvenMore seating, and $150 more than main cabin. However, JetBlue sells three different fares within BlueFirst: BlueFirst Base, BlueFirst, and BlueFirst Flex.

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BlueFirst Base auto-assigns a seat and has change or cancellation fees, but still includes priority check-in, Group 1 boarding, and one checked bag. BlueFirst includes seat selection and two checked bags, a $45 premium in the initial pricing. BlueFirst Flex includes everything in BlueFirst, is fully refundable, and includes free same-day switch and standby. We were originally told that BlueFirst Base would not include a checked bag, so this is a positive change from the initial announcement.

Award flights are also reasonably priced, with BlueFirst starting at 27,000 TrueBlue, plus $5.60 in taxes and fees. That gives you a value of 1.33¢ per point, which is in line with standard JetBlue redemptions.

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Overall, BlueFirst appears to be a small premium over EvenMore seating, at least at launch. We'll monitor future pricing as the rollout continues.

About JetBlue BlueFirst

We’ve known limited details about the BlueFirst product since summer 2024. JetBlue will use the Collins Aerospace MiQ seat, which is already used in domestic first class cabins on many American Airlines and Delta Air Lines flights.

However, JetBlue shared a few more details in the summer of 2026 about what passengers can expect when booking BlueFirst, and JetBlue TrueBlue members will likely be very excited. The seats include some nice features, including:

• Seat cushioning provided by Tuft & Needle, which is “designed to offer each customer personalized support and responsive pressure relief throughout the flight” and is only available on JetBlue
• Five inches of recline and up to seven inches of additional legroom compared to JetBlue's Main seats
• 13.3-inch seatback screen with Bluetooth connectivity, including the latest Blueprint by JetBlue entertainment platform
• In-seat USB-A, USB-C and 110VAC power
• Complimentary Fly-Fi high-speed internet
• Blanket and snooze kit on overnight flights

Without further ado, here's what the BlueFirst seat will look like:

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This product will be available in a 2-2 configuration. There should be three rows on the A220 and A320, for a total of 12 seats. On the larger A321, there will be four rows, for a total of 16 seats.

That means it should be a fairly standard domestic first class. Delta's first class cabin on smaller planes like the Embraer ERJ-175 or CRJ-900 features four rows in a 1-2 configuration, for a total of 12 seats. However, JetBlue runs an all-Airbus fleet. For comparison, Delta's A320 has 16 first class seats, so depending on pricing and demand, JetBlue BlueFirst might be a bit harder to come by.

These seats will be installed on every aircraft in JetBlue’s fleet that doesn’t already feature the airline’s Mint product. To make room for the larger seats, standard economy legroom is expected to shrink to 30 inches — a major downgrade from its current industry-best economy legroom of 32 inches.

Additional perks for BlueFirst customers

As part of the rollout, JetBlue is stepping up its complimentary in-flight dining and beverages. Here's what to expect:

• Seatback ordering, including “mixologist mode” to be able to order custom mixed drinks directly from the seatback
• FirstFare on flights 899 miles or longer, which is a bento box that comes with an entrée, side, and dessert
• Every flight will include premium snacks from brands like Sockerbit, Tosi, Wholesome Bakery, Pop Daddy Snacks, and Cape Cod Chips
• Sommelier-selected wines from New York’s Parcelle, specialty coffee from Cometeer and Joe Coffee, and teas from Teamaker
• Premium glassware and artist-designed coasters

Mixologist mode is an interesting new feature, which should ensure accurate ordering, if anything.

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Beyond dining and drinks, BlueFirst customers will enjoy several perks before, during, and after their flight. They include:

• Group 1 boarding
• Dedicated overhead bin space
• Priority check-in
• Access to an expedited lane to the security checkpoint at more than 30 airports

BlueFirst Flex fares include perks like no change or cancellation fees, two free checked bags, and priority baggage delivery. This is an important callout from JetBlue — and now we know BlueFirst Base fares will not be changeable. JetBlue is the latest airline to offer a basic premium ticket, following Air Canada, Delta, and United. After BlueFirst Basic launches, it will probably be only a matter of time until JetBlue rolls out Mint Basic.

BlueFirst Rollout Timeline

We can now officially say JetBlue BlueFirst is on sale, and departures will begin on December 8, 2026.

It's clear that JetBlue believes the new premium cabin will help improve its Revenue per Available Seat Mile (RASM), one of the airline industry’s most important financial metrics. Put simply, RASM measures how much revenue an airline generates per seat for every mile flown.

The airline also believes the new cabin will help it compete more effectively in key focus cities like Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, where JetBlue also plans to open a future BlueHouse lounge once it secures enough space for the project. JetBlue recently opened a BlueHouse lounge in Boston, and it appears to be trying to shed the low-cost carrier classification and market itself as a premium airline.

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Upgrades are changing, too. JetBlue is updating its Move to Mint certificates and changing them into Premium Upgrade Certificates, which you can redeem for both Mint and BlueFirst. Mosaic 3 and Mosaic 4 members will receive Premium Upgrade Certificates as part of their tier benefits, and Mosaic 4 members can earn two additional certificates for every 100 Tiles earned beyond the tier threshold.

Mosaic members booked on eligible fares (excluding basic tickets) will be eligible for complimentary space-available upgrades to BlueFirst at launch, subject to availability. More details on these upgrades will be shared ahead of launch.

It will be interesting to see whether a refresh of JetBlue's co-branded cards is on the horizon that will bring BlueFirst perks. Down the line, we may even see reciprocal upgrades with strategic partners like United. Time will tell how this new product innovation will change JetBlue's operations and prospects.

All of JetBlue's information pages, like the checked bag policy and changes and cancellation policy, have been updated to include information about BlueFirst, so they are good resources for more details.

Our Take

BlueFirst will be an exciting new addition to the JetBlue experience. With a true domestic first class product flying on every plane, JetBlue can effectively compete with other mainline carriers. As the premium customer remains the most important in the sky, BlueFirst will better attract those customers and keep them from flying another airline's first class product.

Now that we know pricing and launch details, you're ready to experience BlueFirst for yourself.