{"id":212428,"date":"2025-06-07T12:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T12:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=212428\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:17:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:17:02","slug":"brightline-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/jetblue-trueblue\/brightline-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"JetBlue\u2019s Partnership With Brightline Is Live \u2014 You Can Now Book Plane+Train Tickets Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just days after unveiling a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/airlines\/united-jetblue-blue-sky-partnership\/\" rel=\"noopener\">major partnership with United Airlines<\/a>, JetBlue <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.jetblue.com\/latest-news\/press-release-details\/2025\/Fly-Ride-Explore-JetBlue-and-Brightline-Launch-Partnership-Offering-More-Travel-Connections-Across-Florida\/default.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">announced another new alliance<\/a> &#8212; this time with Brightline, the Florida-based high-speed rail operator. This marks JetBlue\u2019s first intermodal travel partnership and is designed to provide travelers with a smoother connection between flights and rail services in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>According to Dave Jehn, Vice President of Network Planning and Airline Partnerships at JetBlue:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cAs we continue to grow in Florida and offer more flights to and from cities like Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando, our partnership with Brightline helps us deliver even more value and convenience to our customers\u2026JetBlue and Brightline share a commitment to innovation and great service, and together we\u2019re expanding transportation options for all of our customers to get to where they want to go, whether they're starting their journey, heading to their final destination, or adjusting plans along the way.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Let's dig into the details.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Is_Brightline\">What Is Brightline?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brightline is the United States' only privately owned and operated rail network. The company operates a high-speed rail connection from Miami to Orlando, with plans to expand it from Orlando to Tampa. Currently, Brightline operates from the following six destinations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Orlando<\/li>\n<li>West Palm Beach<\/li>\n<li>Boca Raton<\/li>\n<li>Fort Lauderdale<\/li>\n<li>Aventura<\/li>\n<li>Miami<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Below you can see the Brightline route map, which also includes some planned stations.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_212429\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/522\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-212429 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/brightline-florida-system-map-300x261.jpg\" alt=\"Brightline route map.\" width=\"600\" height=\"522\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/brightline-florida-system-map-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/brightline-florida-system-map-1024x891.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/brightline-florida-system-map-768x668.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/brightline-florida-system-map.jpg 1399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Brightline<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"How_JetBlues_Partnership_With_Brightline_Works\">How JetBlue\u2019s Partnership With Brightline Works<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The partnership will allow travelers to book a combined air and rail fare in one seamless experience on JetBlue\u2019s website. Currently, JetBlue flies to several cities in Florida, including Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you are traveling from Raleigh\/Durham to Boca Raton, you would typically need to book two separate tickets, one for your JetBlue flight to South Florida and another for your Brightline train to Boca Raton. That takes more time and adds unnecessary hassle.<\/p>\n<p>Now, you can book your entire trip from your origin to Boca Raton in one simple step on the JetBlue website. But only if you're using dollars; these itineraries aren't available for TrueBlue redemptions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_212679\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/429\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-212679 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B6-Brightline-1.png\" alt=\"JetBlue\/Brightline fare listings.\" width=\"750\" height=\"429\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B6-Brightline-1.png 1904w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B6-Brightline-1-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B6-Brightline-1-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B6-Brightline-1-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B6-Brightline-1-1536x878.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JetBlue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The level of service on Brightline will also match your JetBlue fare class. Travelers flying JetBlue Mint will receive a Brightline Premium ticket, which includes perks such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complimentary seat selection<\/li>\n<li>Premium seating<\/li>\n<li>Lounge access<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary drinks and snacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Travelers on a JetBlue core fare will receive a Brightline Smart Class ticket, which includes benefits such as complimentary Wi-Fi and 19-inch-wide seats.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_212678\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-212678 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B6-Brightline-2.png\" alt=\"JetBlue\/Brightline fare benefits.\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B6-Brightline-2.png 1904w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B6-Brightline-2-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B6-Brightline-2-1024x820.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B6-Brightline-2-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B6-Brightline-2-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B6-Brightline-2-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JetBlue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/jetblue-trueblue\/\" rel=\"noopener\">A Complete Guide to JetBlue's TrueBlue Loyalty Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Do_JetBlue_checked_bags_transfer_to_Brightline\">Do JetBlue checked bags transfer to Brightline?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who prefers to travel with a checked bag, it\u2019s worth understanding how luggage works between JetBlue and Brightline so you don\u2019t run into surprises on travel day. In short, bags do not transfer automatically between air and rail. You\u2019ll need to collect your luggage from the airport carousel before heading to the Brightline station.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anything that makes the travel experience from booking to arrival easier and more efficient is welcome news. This latest partnership between JetBlue falls nicely into the kind of travel integration we like to see between different providers. After all, being able to book everything in one simple stop makes life a lot simpler.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_Is_Brightline\">What Is Brightline?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_JetBlues_Partnership_With_Brightline_Works\">How JetBlue\u2019s Partnership With Brightline Works<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Do_JetBlue_checked_bags_transfer_to_Brightline\">Do JetBlue checked bags transfer to Brightline?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JetBlue and Brightline announced a new partnership allowing you to book combined air and travel itineraries seamlessly on the JetBlue website. 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