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JetBlue may not have the robust route networks offered by the big three U.S. legacy carriers, however, its TrueBlue loyalty program remains one of the most traveler-friendly programs in the Americas. JetBlue TrueBlue offers great value for a revenue-based loyalty program and both earning and redeeming points is quite straightforward.
On the redemption side, you can redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points on any JetBlue flight with open seats available for sale. AwardWallet users see an average return of 1.24¢ per point. That said, redeeming your TrueBlue points is pretty easy when compared to other U.S. airline programs where saver-level award availability can be quite hard to find.
In recent years, JetBlue has also significantly expanded its international route network and it's premium Mint business class products. Though it has taken a bit of a hit, JetBlue continues to have one of the best reputations with travelers thanks to the airline's excellent on-board product.
While redeeming your points is quite straightforward, what about earning JetBlue points? Aside from booking flights with cash, what are some of the best ways to earn points with JetBlue. In this post, we’re breaking down how to earn JetBlue TrueBlue points, including the many ways to earn aside from flying with the airline.
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Earn Points on Flights with JetBlue or Partner Airlines
Let's get the most obvious way to earn points out of the way first. You can, of course, earn JetBlue points through flights with the airline or one of its partners.
Earning TrueBlue Points on JetBlue Flights
JetBlue’s TrueBlue program, like many airlines, utilizes a revenue-based earning structure, meaning the number of points you earn is tied to the price of your ticket rather than the distance flown.
For all fare types, you’ll earn:
- Base points for the fare purchased excluding any taxes and fees
- Bonus points for booking directly with JetBlue (jetblue.com or the JetBlue app)
- Additional bonus points if you hold Mosaic elite status
- Even more points if you pay with a JetBlue credit card
So, just how many base points will you earn when you fly with JetBlue? The answer to that question depends on what type of fare you book. Here’s how many base points each type of JetBlue fare earns:
- Blue Basic Fare: 1 point per $1 spent
- All other fares: 3 points per $1 spent
As airlines look to avoid paying commissions to third-party booking platforms (e.g., Expedia), some have started to incentivize travelers to book with them through direct channels like their own website.
JetBlue is one of these airlines. It awards bonus points when travelers book directly via jetblue.com or the airline’s app. Here’s how this bonus works:
- Blue Basic direct booking bonus: Base points + an extra 1 point per $1 spent
- All other fares direct booking bonus: Base points + an extra 3 points per $1 spent
There are two additional ways to earn even more points when you fly with JetBlue: Mosaic elite status and JetBlue co-branded credit cards. We’ll cover how to earn JetBlue points with co-branded credit cards later in this post so, let’s take a look at how Mosaic status can boost how many points you earn.
All Mosaic status tiers the same bonus of an additional 3 points per dollar spent on JetBlue flights.
So, let’s say you have Mosaic status, book a Blue fare, and book via jetblue.com, here’s how many points you’ll earn:
- Base Rate for Blue Fare: 3 points per $1 spent
- Direct Booking Bonus: 3 points per $1 spent
- Mosaic Bonus: 3 points per $1 spent
- Total Earning Rate: 9 points per $1 spent
As already mentioned, you can earn even more points on JetBlue flights on-top of this example of 9 points per dollar spent with JetBlue credit cards. But, more on that later.
In addition to earning TrueBlue points on flights operated by JetBlue, you can also earn points on many of JetBlue’s partners including the airline’s newest partner, United Airlines.
Earning JetBlue Points with partner airlines
Though JetBlue is not affiliated with any major airline alliance, it does maintain individual partnerships with 11 airlines. TrueBlue members can earn JetBlue points on 10 of these 11 partner airlines. Here are the partner airlines on which you can earn TrueBlue points and how many points you'll earn with each:
Cape Air
JetBlue's partnership with Cape Air is JetBlue's longest running partnership dating back to 2007. Cape Air primarily operates a network of short-haul routes in the Northeastern U.S. though, it also operates a handful of routes throughout the Caribbean. Unlike with most of the partner airlines on this list however, TrueBlue members can only earn points when they book eligible Cape Air flights via jetblue.com.
Here's how many JetBlue points you'll earn on Cape Air flights booked via JetBlue's website:
- A, X Fares: Ineligible
- L Fares: 1 point per $1 spent
- All Other Fares: 2 points per $1 spent
Condor
You can earn TrueBlue points with German-leisure carrier Condor. However, unlike the relatively simple earning structure for flights operated by Cape Air, determining how many JetBlue points you'll earn when flying on Condor takes a bit more effort as evident by the complex table below. Keep in mind that unlike with flights with JetBlue or Cape Air, Condor flights earn miles based on miles flown.
| Cabin / Fare Type | Booking Class | Accrual Rate - Based on Miles Flown |
|---|---|---|
| Business | C, D, I, P, J | 2.0 points per mile |
| Premium Economy | Y, O, A, Z | 1.25 points per mile |
| Economy - Flex | B, M, H, V, K, E, T, U, G, Q, S, L, W | 1.0 points per mile |
| Economy - Classic | B, M, H, V, K, E, T, U, G, Q, S, L, W | 0.75 points per mile |
| Economy - Basic/Zero | B, M, H, V, K, E, T, U, G, Q, S, L, W | 0.5 points per mile |
| Ineligible | N, R, F, X | 0 points per mile |
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is one of the JetBlue partners on which TrueBlue members earn points the old fashioned way. Points are awarded based on miles flown as opposed to the price of one's ticket. TrueBlue members that book higher fare classes or seats in premium cabins will also earn a bonus of up to 450% base miles flown.
| Cabin / Fare Type | Booking Class | Accrual Rate - Based on Miles Flown |
|---|---|---|
| The Residence | P | 400% of miles flown |
| First Class | F, A | 275% of miles flown |
| Business Class | J | 200% of miles flown |
| Business Class | C, D | 175% of miles flown |
| Business Class | W, Z | 130% of miles flown |
| Economy Class | R | 110% of miles flown |
| Economy Class | Y, B | 100% of miles flown |
| Economy Class | H, K, M, Q | 75% of miles flown |
| Economy Class | L, V, U, E, G | 50% of miles flown |
| Economy Class | T | 25% of miles flown |
| Ineligible | N, U, O, X, S | 0% of miles flown |
Icelandair
Like with Etihad Airways, TrueBlue members traveling on flights operated by Icelandair will earn points based on miles flown with up to a 150% bonus on the most expensive and unrestricted business class fares.
| Class of Service / Fare Type | Accrual Rate - Based on Miles Flown |
|---|---|
| Saga Premium Flex | 150% of miles flown |
| Saga Premium | 125% of miles flown |
| Economy Flex | 100% of miles flown |
| Economy Standard | 50% of miles flown |
| Economy Light | 25% of miles flown |
Qatar Airways
TrueBlue members also earn JetBlue points based on miles flown when traveling with Qatar Airways anywhere from as few as 25% to as many as 150% of actual miles flown depending on the fare booked.
| Cabin / Fare Type | Booking Class | Accrual Rate - Based on Miles Flown |
|---|---|---|
| First Class | F, P, A | 150% of miles flown |
| Business Class | J, C | 125% of miles flown |
| Business Value | D | 125% of miles flown |
| Business Discount | I, R | 125% of miles flown |
| Economy Class | Y, B, H | 100% of miles flown |
| Economy Value | K, M, L, V | 75% of miles flown |
| Economy Discount | S, N, Q | 50% of miles flown |
| Economy Discount | G, T, O, W | 25% of miles flown |
JSX
Unlike the previous three partners, JetBlue points earned for flights on JSX are awarded per segment with a bonus awarded when booking “All In” fares. It's worth noting that JSX is one of three partner airlines on which TrueBlue members can only earn points with redemptions not offered.
- All In Fares: 250 TrueBlue points per segment flown
- Hop On Fares: 150 TrueBlue points per segment flown
Singapore Airlines
Unfortunately, you can't use your TrueBlue points to book flights operated by Singapore Airlines but, you can still earn points with the airline. Points are accrued based on miles flown though, there are a number of fares ineligible for JetBlue points accrual.
| Class of Service | Booking Class | Accrual Rate - Based on Miles Flown |
|---|---|---|
| First Class | F, A | 100% of miles flown |
| Business Class | Z, C, J, U, D | 100% of miles flown |
| Premium Economy | S, T, P | 50% of miles flown |
| Economy Class | Y, B, E, M, H, W | 50% of miles flown |
| Ineligible | O, I, X, Q, N, V, K, L, G | 0% of miles flown |
South African Airways
Though the airline is much smaller than it was just a few years ago, South African Airways continues to expand its network though, at a fairly slow pace. Nevertheless, if you happen to find yourself flying to or from South Africa on the airline, you can choose to earn JetBlue points on these flights. Like with Singapore Airlines, there are a few fare classes that do not earn TrueBlue points.
| Class of Service | Booking Class | Accrual Rate - Based on Miles Flown |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class | C, J, Z, D | 125% of miles flown |
| Economy Class | Y, B, M, K, H, S, Q | 100% of miles flown |
| Discounted Economy | T, V, L, W, G | 50% of miles flown |
| Ineligible | X, I, N, R, E | 0% of miles flown |
United Airlines: Blue Sky Partnership
Arguably the most exciting partnership on this list, JetBlue's partnership with United Airlines is also the airline's newest such venture. This partnership, branded “Blue Sky”, was announced in May 2025 and will take full effect in 2026.
Some aspects of this new partnership like reciprocal elite status benefits have yet to be implemented. But TrueBlue members can already earn JetBlue points when they book via United.com or via United's app. To earn JetBlue points when booking with United, TrueBlue members will just need to ensure they include their frequent flyer number when booking their flight.
Points accrual on flights operated by United is also quite straightforward. Here's how TrueBlue members will earn JetBlue points when traveling on United:
- TrueBlue members: Earn 5 points per 1 dollar spent excluding taxes and carrier-imposed fees
- Mosaic elite status holders: Earn an additional 3 points per $1 spent excluding taxes and carrier-imposed fees
This means that Mosaic members earn 8 points per 1 dollar spent when booking flights operated by United.
Related: How to Credit Airline Miles to Partner Frequent Flyer Programs
Earn JetBlue Points on Vacation Packages
You can also earn JetBlue points when you book a JetBlue Vacations package. JetBlue Vacations packages earn 6 points per $1 spent on the airfare portion and 1 point per $1 spent on the hotel, cruise, rental car, or transfer portion.
Now that we've covered the most basic way to earn JetBlue points, let's explore one of the more lucrative and quick ways to rack up points with JetBlue: co-branded credit cards.
Earn TrueBlue Points With JetBlue Credit Cards
One of the fastest and easiest ways to earn JetBlue TrueBlue points is through the airline's co-branded credit cards. JetBlue now offers four credit cards in the U.S. market including its new premium card:
- No annual fee: JetBlue Card. Earn 10,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.
- Added benefits: JetBlue Plus Card. Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days.
- Premium benefits: JetBlue Premier Card. Earn 80,000 bonus points and five Mosaic tiles after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months of account opening.
- For business: JetBlue Business Card. Earn 60,000 bonus points. Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases and paying the annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days.
JetBlue Premier Card: The Airline's New Premium Credit Card
JetBlue’s new premium card, the JetBlue Premier Card, sits above the JetBlue Plus Card and is designed for travelers who value added perks like lounge access, a $300 annual TrueBlue travel credit, and an accelerated path to Mosaic status.
- Earning: 6X on JetBlue purchases (including JetBlue Travel), 2X at restaurants and eligible grocery stores, 1X everywhere else
- Mosaic Fast Track: 1 tile earned per $1,000 in spend
- Key perks: Free first checked bag for the cardholder, plus three companions, Group A boarding, 50% in-flight savings, access to JetBlue's new BlueHouse airport lounges, and a Priority Pass Select membership with access to over 1800 lounges worldwide
If you fly JetBlue often and value lounge access or the new premium perks, this card will be the most rewarding option. However, if your goal is mainly lounge access, you should consider other premium travel rewards cards.
Related: The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for Lounge Access
JetBlue Plus Card and JetBlue Business Card
JetBlue’s mid-tier JetBlue Plus Card and JetBlue Business Card remain picks for JetBlue frequent flyers through lack some of the benefits offered by the new JetBlue Premier Card.
Both the JetBlue Plus and JetBlue Business cards offer the following:
- 6X points per $1 on JetBlue purchases
- Annual 5,000-point anniversary bonus
- Free first checked bag for the cardholder + 3 companions
- 10% points rebate on JetBlue award redemptions
- 50% in-flight savings on food and drinks
- 1 tile per $1,000 spent (tiles earned go towards Mosaic status qualification)
The main difference between the JetBlue Plus and JetBlue Business Card is how they earn points:
- JetBlue Plus Card: 2x points at restaurants and eligible grocery stores
- JetBlue Business Card: 2x points at restaurants and eligible office supply stores
Of course, both cards then earn 1x points on all other purchases.
For many travelers, the Plus card continues to be the best value with an annual fee of just $99 compared to the Premier Card’s $499 annual fee. However, it is worth noting that the JetBlue Premier Card’s annual fee may become easier to stomach when JetBlue launches its own lounges as the card will provide access to these lounges.
JetBlue Card: A Solid No Annual Fee Option
The entry-level JetBlue Card is a straightforward option with no annual fee and no foreign transaction fees. While it lacks any additional benefits like those offered by the Premier, Plus, and Business Cards, the JetBlue Card is still a great way to rack up TrueBlue points.
Here's what you can earn with the JetBlue Card
- 3X points on JetBlue purchases
- 2X points at restaurants and eligible grocery stores
- 1X points everywhere else
This card is more limited than JetBlue’s other co-branded cards, but it’s still one of the few no-fee airline cards that earns at elevated rates on JetBlue purchases. The JetBlue Card, like all other JetBlue credit cards, also offers cardholders 50% back in statement credits on in-flight food and drink purchases.
Just as each of these four cards earns JetBlue points, each card also earns 1 Mosaic tile for every $1,000 spent. This means that card spend alone can allow you to reach Mosaic status.
Related: Travel Rewards Credit Cards with No Foreign Transaction Fees
Residents of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic
JetBlue also partners with Banco Popular in Puerto Rico and Banco Popular Dominicano in the Dominican Republic.
These cards offer local earning structures and smaller welcome bonuses but can still be useful for JetBlue flyers in PR/DR:
- Puerto Rico: JetBlue Mastercard (no fee), JetBlue Mastercard Eleva ($99 annual fee), JetBlue Business Mastercard ($99 annual fee)
- Dominican Republic: JetBlue Mastercard with local-market earn rates (RD$ 2,000 annual fee)
All Banco Popular products now integrate with JetBlue’s tile system, meaning card spend also helps toward Mosaic status.
JetBlue credit card bonus on flights
As previously mentioned, JetBlue credit cards allow you to unlock a serious bonus when you use one of these cards to book flights with the airline. All JetBlue credit cards except for the no-fee JetBlue Card earn 6x points per dollar spent on flights with the airline. The no-fee JetBlue Card earns just 3x points per dollar spent on flights. Of course, you will only earn points on the actual fare as taxes, fees, and any carrier-imposed surcharges are excluded from earning this bonus.
What this means is that, if you hold the JetBlue Plus Card, don't hold Mosaic status, book a Blue fare, and book your flight direct with JetBlue, you will earn 12 points per dollar spent. Here's how:
- Base Rate for Blue Fare: 3 points per $1 spent
- Direct Booking Bonus: 3 points per $1 spent
- JetBlue Plus Card Bonus: 6 points per $1 spent
- Total Earning Rate: 12 points per $1 spent
Now, let's say you also hold Mosaic elite status, your earning rate increases to a whopping 15 points per 1 dollar spent:
- Base Rate for Blue Fare: 3 points per $1 spent
- Direct Booking Bonus: 3 points per $1 spent
- Mosaic Bonus: 3 points per $1 spent
- JetBlue Plus Card Bonus: 6 points per $1 spent
- Total Earning Rate: 15 points per $1 spent
Earning up to 15 points per dollar on airfare is an exceptional value. The JetBlue Plus Card is one of the few co-branded airline credit cards to beat out flexible points-earning cards when paying for airfare on its respective airline.
Transfer Points to JetBlue TrueBlue from Partner Programs
JetBlue TrueBlue partners with a wide range of flexible credit card rewards programs, making it easy to move points into your account when you need to book an award flight.
JetBlue is a transfer partner for most of the major credit card rewards programs, but unlike its competitors, it doesn’t partner with any hotel chains for points transfers.
Below is an updated look at the major programs that transfer to JetBlue.
American Express Membership Rewards
American Express Membership Rewards transfer to TrueBlue at a rate of 250:200 (1,000 MR → 800 TrueBlue).
This is one of the weaker JetBlue transfer rates, so it’s best used only when you need a small top-off ahead of booking an award flight. However, Amex periodically runs 15%–25% transfer bonuses, which can bring the transfer rate closer to — and occasionally above — 1:1.
Chase Ultimate Rewards
TrueBlue members can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to their account at a rate of 1:1 (1,000 UR → 1,000 TrueBlue), and transfers are typically instant.
Because JetBlue points have a relatively fixed redemption value, Chase transfers are usually best reserved for topping off an account. Many of Chase’s other 1:1 partners offer better value.
Citi ThankYou® Points
Citi ThankYou® points can also be transferred to your JetBlue TrueBlue account but this transfer rate varies depending on which Citi card(s) you hold:
Transfer Rate of 1:1:
- Premium cards like the Citi Strata Premier® Card (Rates & Fees)
- Older legacy cards like the Citi Prestige card (no longer open to new applicants)
Transfer Rate of 1,000:800:
- No-fee and lower-fee Citi ThankYou cards
Citi sometimes offers transfer bonuses—occasionally up to 30%–50%—which can significantly improve the value you get from your Citi points.
Capital One miles
Capital One miles transfer to JetBlue TrueBlue at a rate of 1000:600 (or 5:3).
This is the least favorable transfer rate of JetBlue’s credit card program transfer partners. Transfers typically process within a few hours however, you should only use this option if you absolutely need a small amount of JetBlue points to top-off your account.
Wells Fargo Rewards
Wells Fargo added JetBlue as a direct transfer partner in late 2025. Points transfer at a rate of 1:1 (1,000 → 1,000) and are typically instant. This is a major add for holders of the Wells Fargo Autograph® Card and Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card, giving these cardholders another high-value airline partner.
Earn Bonus TrueBlue Points with Mosaic Elite Status
JetBlue completely redesigned its Mosaic status in 2023, replacing the old single-tier status with a four-tier structure. There are even more changes coming to the program in 2026. Since the program's most recent overhaul, Mosaic status is now earned through tiles, which reflect spending across JetBlue flights, JetBlue Vacations, JetBlue Travel, and JetBlue co-branded credit cards.
Earning Bonus JetBlue Points with Mosaic Status
As previously covered, all Mosaic members currently earn an extra 3 bonus points per $1 spent on JetBlue airfare (stacking with other earnings such as card multipliers and booking-direct bonuses).
However, that's all changing in 2026. Effective February 1, 2026, those with the highest tiers of Mosaic status will earn even more points on JetBlue flights. Mosaic 1 and 2 status holders will continue to earn 3 bonus points per $1 spent on JetBlue airfare. Meanwhile, Mosaic 3 will earn 4 bonus points per $1 and Mosaic 4 will earn 5 bonus points per $1.
Bonus JetBlue Points with Perks You Pick
JetBlue’s Perks You Pick system allows you to customize your benefits as you earn tiles. Every 10 tiles, you can choose one perk from a rotating list. One of the most popular options is bonus TrueBlue points.
Here’s how point bonuses work with Perks You Pick:
Bonus Points via Perks You Pick
- 5,000 TrueBlue points per perk selection
- You can choose this perk multiple times as you accumulate tiles
Mosaic 1 Milestone Bonus
When you reach 50 Tiles and qualify for Mosaic 1, you also unlock a 15,000-point milestone bonus (separate from the 5,000-point perk options). In practice, this means many members earn well over 20,000 bonus TrueBlue points just from perks and milestones while progressing toward Mosaic status.
The combination of the bonus 3x points per dollar spent on flights plus the 5,000- and 15,000-point bonuses makes it quite easy for Mosaic members to rack up some serious points.
Related: The Ultimate Guide to JetBlue Mosaic Status
Other Ways To Earn JetBlue Points
Here are a few other ways that TrueBlue members can earn JetBlue points:
- JetBlue shopping portal: Like most other airline rewards programs, JetBlue offers a shopping portal called TrueBlue Shopping, through which you can earn additional points on purchases you already planned to make. Shopping portals effectively let you double dip and earn extra points for a purchase by clicking through the shopping portal before you order items from partners. Your earning potential varies significantly from retailer to retailer though on occasion, you can find some serious bonus offers.
- JetBlue dining program: You can also boost your points balance with JetBlue’s dining program. Members earn 3 points per $1 spent by dining at participating restaurants if they elect to receive email communication from TrueBlue Dining. If you don't want to receive emails, you'll only earn 1 point per $1. Dining rewards programs offer points on top of earnings from the credit card you use to pay the bill.
- JetBlue Travel: JetBlue Travel (formerly called Paisly) is a travel booking service associated with JetBlue TrueBlue that lets you book other things you need for a trip like hotels and rental cars. The service touts itself as a streamlined way to keep all your itinerary details in one spot and avoid needing to shop through multiple providers. You need a TrueBlue account to use JetBlue Travel, and you'll earn JetBlue points on any travel you book. You can also purchase luggage through this portal to earn points.
- Buy JetBlue TrueBlue Points: This one's pretty simple. JetBlue also allows TrueBlue members to buy points outright. During promotional periods, this can be a solid way to top-off your account. However, when JetBlue isn't running a promotion, buying points outright is rarely a good idea.
Combine Points With Family Pooling
Finally, if you’ve run out of methods to earn JetBlue points yourself, you can always look to your immediate family members and close friends to help you out to get the points you need for an award flight. This is tanks to JetBlue's family-friendly points pooling.
JetBlue allows points pooling among family and friends. Up to seven people can join a points pool. It’s a great way of sharing sign-up bonuses and points with a spouse or making sure those points your kids earn don't sit in an account that just can't seem to get to a TrueBlue redemption.
One person is designated as the Pool Leader and is able to redeem points. If you join a pool, you'll contribute 100% of your points balance to it. You're not allowed to join multiple pools at a time. However, if you leave a pool, any remaining points balance you contributed will be returned to you.
Related: How Families Can Work Together to Pool Points and Miles
Final Thoughts
JetBlue offers several ways to earn TrueBlue points in addition to just taking flights with the airline. Members can earn TrueBlue points from credit card spend, partner airline flights, shopping and dining portals, and by transferring points from partner programs.
The program is especially rewarding for travelers who stay within the JetBlue ecosystem. With the current way members earn points, Mosaic members can earn up to 15 points per dollar spent on flights with JetBlue thanks to the ability to stack their elite bonus, direct-booking bonuses, and co-branded credit card bonuses.
JetBlue’s co-branded credit cards also remain one of the easiest ways to build a TrueBlue balance quickly. Between strong earning rates and anniversary bonuses, these cards can accelerate your path to an award flight.
With several ways to earn JetBlue points and plenty of bonus earning opportunities, you will find yourself redeeming JetBlue points for a flight across the Atlantic in Mint in no time!
Do you earn JetBlue points? If so, how do you maximize how many points you earn with the program?
Interested in learning more about the JetBlue TrueBlue program including on how to redeem your points for maximum value and how to earn Mosaic status? Check out our complete guide to the JetBlue TrueBlue program.
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