{"id":160762,"date":"2026-08-13T14:08:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T14:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=160762"},"modified":"2026-08-13T14:08:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T14:08:16","slug":"blade-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/bilt-rewards\/blade-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Bilt Expands BLADE Partnership: Redeem Bilt Points or Bilt Cash for Helicopter Transfers"},"content":{"rendered":"

A couple of years ago, Bilt launched a partnership with BLADE — an “urban air mobility platform” based in New York City. BLADE rose to fame by offering a different way to get to the airport: helicopters. Bilt's original partnership with BLADE let members earn Bilt Points and exclusive perks on BLADE rides.<\/p>\n

Now, that partnership is expanding: You can now book a BLADE flight directly in the Bilt Travel Portal and use Bilt Cash or Bilt Points to pay for your ride.<\/p>\n

Here's what Bilt Rewards members need to know about Bilt's partnership with BLADE.<\/p>\n

What Is BLADE?<\/span><\/h2>\n

For the unfamiliar, BLADE<\/a> provides alternative means of transportation by helicopter, seaplane, and private jet. But of particular interest are the helicopters. With BLADE, you can fly out of a congested city center, such as Manhattan, and make your way to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in as little as five minutes.<\/p>\n

BLADE operates in a handful of markets, so the perks and benefits afforded to Bilt Rewards<\/a> members won't be useful to everyone. However, if you find yourself in a city or market served by BLADE, booking transportation will come with extra rewards.<\/p>\n

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Bilt Expands Partnership With BLADE<\/span><\/h2>\n

Starting today, you can book BLADE flights directly in the Bilt Travel Portal<\/a>. You'll also be able to apply your Bilt points to your reservation.<\/p>\n

Bilt points are worth 1.25\u00a2 apiece when redeemed in the Bilt Travel Portal. You can use points to cover the entire BLADE booking, or do a combination of points and cash. A BLADE flight between Manhattan and JFK or Newark starts at $195, so you'll need at least 15,600 Bilt points to complete the booking.<\/p>\n

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If you want to save your points, you can redeem Bilt Cash<\/a> toward BLADE bookings. You can redeem up to $350 per seat for up to two flights per calendar year, for a total value of up to $700 per year. When you go to checkout, your available Bilt Cash credit will appear as a payment option. You'll also be able to combine Bilt Cash with points or a linked card.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that each credit will apply to one seat booking, so if your seat costs less than $350, the remaining credit can't be carried over. In other words, if you want to redeem Bilt Cash, you should do it at a busy time when seats are more expensive.<\/p>\n

Note: <\/strong>Bilt Cash expires at the end of each calendar year. Up to $100 of Bilt Cash earned rolls over to the next year.<\/em><\/p>\n

All Bilt members earn 2X bonus Bilt points on BLADE bookings made through the Bilt Travel Portal. And yes, the 2X points are in addition to any other rewards your payment method offers. So, make sure to link and use your best card for travel purchases<\/a>, or use one of the fantastic Bilt credit cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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