The Guide to JetBlue TrueBlue

JetBlue TrueBlue is the frequent flyer program for JetBlue Airways, a smaller U.S. airline that has a strong presence in the Northeast, Florida and the Caribbean.

The airline has long been known for having affordable fares and highly rated in-flight entertainment, including free high-speed Wi-Fi. It's even added transatlantic routes to popular European destinations. Customers can earn TrueBlue points when they fly with the airline and its partners, which can then be redeemed for more flights with no blackout dates.

Plus, JetBlue points never expire — making it worthwhile for even infrequent flyers to join TrueBlue. (To start earning points, sign up for a free account here.)

Based on our most recent analysis, NerdWallet values JetBlue TrueBlue points at 1.4 cents apiece. To determine the value of these points, we compared cash prices and reward redemptions for economy round-trip routes across several destinations and dates.

We divided the cost of the cash ticket by the cost of the reward ticket to determine a “cent per mile” value for each flight, then averaged this value across several flights and dates. Read more about how we arrived at these figures.

We consider this a baseline value for JetBlue points, based on real-world data collected from hundreds of economy routes — not a maximized value. In other words, aim for award redemptions that offer 1.4 cents or more in value from your JetBlue points.

You can use our cash vs. miles calculator to determine whether a specific redemption is worthwhile.

JetBlue does not have a published award chart. Instead, the points price usually correlates to the ticket’s cash price. That makes it harder to find JetBlue sweet spots, but that doesn't make it impossible, especially if you book a flight on one of JetBlue's partner airlines.

JetBlue TrueBlue points value over time

JetBlue TrueBlue points have increased in value since 2019, even after a slight decrease in 2020 and another in 2025.

JetBlue TrueBlue points never expire, and it's free to join the loyalty program. Once you're in, there are several ways to earn TrueBlue points, from flying with JetBlue and its partners to spending on its credit cards.

Earning TrueBlue points when you fly

Earning on JetBlue: The number of points you earn for JetBlue flights depends on four factors.

• The cost of the ticket. You earn JetBlue points based on your ticket's fare, not the distance flown.

• The type of ticket purchased. You earn 3 points per dollar spent on JetBlue fares, unless you booked a Blue Basic fare. Those earn 1 point per dollar.

• Where you booked your ticket. When you book your ticket directly from JetBlue, you'll earn a bonus that doubles the amount of points earned depending on your ticket type.

• Whether you have Mosaic elite status. JetBlue elites earn an extra 3 points per dollar. Starting Feb. 1, 2026, Mosaic 3s will earn 4 points per dollar, and Mosaic 4s will earn 5 points per dollar.

You can also earn points when you book JetBlue Vacations packages, which allow you to bundle flights with hotels, cruises, rental cars and transfers. You'll earn 6 TrueBlue points per dollar spent on airfare (9 points for Mosaics), and 1 point per dollar spent on non-airfare travel.

There are no blackout dates on flights operated by JetBlue, so you can use points for any seat at any time. If you don't have enough points, you can opt to pay with a combination of cash and points. TrueBlue members can also pool JetBlue points with family and friends.

Earning on other airlines: JetBlue is not a part of an airline alliance, but it has partnerships with other airlines, including United Airlines, Icelandair and Etihad. In general, the number of points you earn with partners is based on distance flown. (That doesn't apply to United flights, which earn 5 points per dollar spent on eligible fares via the airlines' Blue Sky partnership.)

Earning TrueBlue points with a credit card

JetBlue offers several co-branded credit card options from Barclays, which can be a good option if you fly often with the airline. These cards offer an additional bonus of 3 or 6 points per dollar spent on JetBlue purchases, further boosting the total amount of JetBlue points you can earn.

However, they're not the only options for racking up JetBlue points. In fact, other credit cards that earn transferable points can be a better option, since they tend to have more lucrative spending category bonuses. The programs that transfer to JetBlue TrueBlue at a 1:1 basis (meaning you get 1 TrueBlue point for 1 point transferred) are Chase Ultimate Rewards® and Citi ThankYou points.

American Express Membership Rewards and Capital One miles also transfer to TrueBlue but at a worse ratio, meaning you're getting less value out of your points.

Earning TrueBlue points through partners

JetBlue has several partnerships with retailers, hotels and other merchants, allowing you to earn additional TrueBlue points. These can be a great opportunity to earn more points, especially if they're places you already shop at.

• Hotels: Earn up to 2 TrueBlue points per $1 spent on qualifying stays at most IHG properties. Earn 1 TrueBlue point per $1 spent on qualifying stays at YOTEL properties when booked through YOTEL's JetBlue booking page, JetBlue Vacations or TrueBlue Travel.

• TrueBlue Dining: Register a credit card with the airline's dining program and earn 3 points per dollar spent when you opt into TrueBlue Dining emails and use that card at participating outlets.

• TrueBlue Shopping: Earn bonus points for every dollar you spend at participating merchants when you click through from the TrueBlue shopping portal or activate card-linked offers.

• Car rentals: Earn at least 100 points per day (or 200 if you're a Mosaic member) and access special rates at Budget and Avis.

Search for partners and get details about earning here.

Purchasing additional TrueBlue points

You can buy TrueBlue points through the website, but they are expensive. If you buy 1,000 points, which NerdWallet values at $14, you will pay $37.63 — so you are paying nearly triple what they are worth.

Buying points can be good in a pinch if you’re just shy of the amount required for an award and need to top off your TrueBlue account. But in general, it’s not a good idea to purchase points.

One of the best ways to redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points is by booking flights with JetBlue or its partner airlines.

» Learn more: Plan your next redemption with our airline points tool

When searching for flights at JetBlue.com, toggle to see the fare displayed in either dollars or points.

JetBlue also has a “Best Fare Finder” tool, which helps you compare prices for different days in an easy-to-see calendar view. The calendar shows the lowest fares for an entire month, and you can view multiple months at once.

What if you don't have enough JetBlue TrueBlue points to book a flight?

JetBlue allows you to book a flight using its Cash + Points option. To use this feature, search for a flight as usual and select “TrueBlue points” as your payment option. Upon selecting your flight, a scale will appear with a slider that you can drag to select how many points versus how much cash you want to spend.

More often than not, booking with Cash + Points ends up costing slightly more in overall value than it would had you purchased entirely in points or entirely in cash, but the difference is usually minor. If you don’t have enough TrueBlue points to cover the cost of your full itinerary — but you also don't like sitting on a small pile of points — then paying with the combo of points and miles is generally a smart idea.

JetBlue's Mosaic elite status program has four tiers and uses a simple naming convention: Mosaic 1, Mosaic 2, Mosaic 3 and Mosaic 4.

When you enroll for your free TrueBlue account, you start off as a basic member. From there, you start earning "tiles," the metric JetBlue uses to track progress toward JetBlue Mosaic elite status. Generally, you'll earn 1 tile per eligible $100 spent on travel booked through JetBlue (including JetBlue Vacations and TrueBlue Travel) and 1 tile per $1,000 spent on JetBlue credit cards.

Here’s a breakdown of the four elite status tiers, how many tiles you need to reach each level and some of the best perks of each level.

The JetBlue fare classes are (in order from finest to most basic) are:

• Mint.

• Blue Extra.

• Blue Plus.

• Blue (economy).

• Blue Basic.

JetBlue stands out for its in-flight experience, with all seats including free live TV and movies displayed on seatback screens at every seat. You can also expect free Wi-Fi and free in-flight messaging across all devices.

If you’re hungry, you’re welcome to enjoy free brand-name snacks and drinks. Complimentary drinks include Pepsi products and Dunkin' coffee, and snacks come from name brands that can vary, but have included Cheez-Its and PopCorners. Snacks also mesh well with vegan, gluten-free and nut-free diets with offerings like plantain chips, vegan butter pretzels and oat flour cookies.

On select flights, the snacks are offered "serve yourself" style through a compartment on the aircraft called the “Pantry.”

Even if you book a basic economy fare, you can still upgrade a la carte to get a bit more legroom by purchasing an EvenMore seat, which comes with free alcohol and a premium snack on eligible flights. If you have Mosaic status, you might be able to snag an EvenMore seat for free as part of your elite perks (unless you're flying in basic economy).

As you splurge on the better seats, the benefits get sweeter.

Mint, which is JetBlue’s business class product, offers the longest fully lie-flat seat (6'8") on a domestic premium flight. Other benefits of Mint include a dedicated Mint check-in queue and priority boarding.

Some aircraft offer the new front-row Mint Studio, which boasts the largest TV on a U.S. airline. JetBlue dubs this your own “apart-mint.”

JetBlue bag fees

JetBlue passengers can bring a personal item and a carry-on onboard at no cost, even if they booked a Blue Basic fare.

Fees for checked luggage on JetBlue vary depending on the fare you select, but they typically start at $35 for the first bag.

If you need to change or cancel a JetBlue flight

Refundable JetBlue tickets are always fully refundable.

For nonrefundable tickets, there’s still good news: JetBlue does not charge change and cancellation fees on Blue, Blue Extra, Blue Plus and Mint fares. Blue Basic fares incur a fee for changes or cancellations ($100 for routes in North America, Central America and the Caribbean; $200 for all other routes). Full details about what you get (or don't get) with JetBlue's fare classes are available on JetBlue's "Our Fares" page.

(Top photo courtesy of JetBlue)