It might surprise you, but I’ve only traveled on JetBlue once! I wanted to learn more about this popular airline so we can make sure we’re giving them their due in our content, especially for our readers who live on the East Coast. So today, it’s all about JetBlue. I often position to or from the East Coast for my international flights.  I connect at JFK quite frequently in my travels, but my usual airline, United, does not have direct flights from JFK to Denver. (In fact, United doesn’t have any flights to or from JFK at all!) That is where JetBlue comes handy for me.

JetBlue is a transfer partner of the following points currencies:

• Chase Ultimate Rewards®
• Citi ThankYou® Points
• American Express Membership Rewards®

JetBlue’s main hubs include JFK, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and San Juan. 

 

Our Thoughts on JetBlue

I thought my flight from JFK-DEN was like a slightly elevated Southwest® Airlines experience. Each seat did have its own seatback entertainment screen, which was different. It was a nice flight—nothing over the top, but I’d fly it again.

Jess loves JetBlue because of the inflight entertainment on each screen, and because every flight comes with free wi-fi. She says she would fly them more often if Houston had more accessible flights to where she wants to go. (JetBlue flies only to Boston and JFK from IAH, and the JFK flight is ending in June 2025.)

 

 

Why I Want to Fly on JetBlue

JetBlue has a business-class product called Mint® that gets some great reviews. None of us has flown it yet. However, there is a new flight from Boston to Madrid, and Alex and I considered booking it.  It can be booked on Etihad for only 60K miles, which is a lot cheaper than booking on the JetBlue site, which requires 139K miles. From Madrid, I could position to anywhere in Europe.

 

 

Great use of JetBlue Miles

If you live on the East Coast, travel to the Caribbean is one of the best ways to use JetBlue Miles. Let’s check out a couple of options. 

 

JFK-San Juan

San Juan, Puerto Rico is a great place to explore! Enjoy the feeling of international travel without needing a passport. My sister and I had a great time there several years ago! Look at the great redemption you can get here:

 

 

 

Boston to Aruba

Aruba is a great Caribbean destination, and JetBlue is an inexpensive choice for getting your family there. Flying there for under 14K points is a great deal!

 

 

 

JFK to Nassau

One of our readers’ favorite Hyatt stays in the Caribbean is the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in Nassau. Alex and I are planning an upcoming visit to this resort in the future. Traveling from JFK to Nassau on JetBlue is an inexpensive option for us as we often position to the East Coast for many of our flights.

 

 

JetBlue Credit Cards

Want even more JetBlue miles than you can earn from transferable-points credit cards? You might want to look into a JetBlue credit card. There are three JetBlue personal cards and one business card, all issued by Barclays, so you can pick which one (or maybe more than one) is right for you.  They each offer different benefits and spending categories, so be sure to take note of all your options. 

 

The JetBlue Card

The JetBlue Card is an entry-level card with no annual fee. You can earn 10,000 miles as a welcome offer after $1,000 minimum spending in 90 days.

All information about the JetBlue Card has been collected independently by Travel Mom Squad. The JetBlue Card is no longer available through Travel Mom Squad.

 

The JetBlue Plus Card

The JetBlue Plus Card has a standard welcome offer of 50,000 JetBlue miles after spending $1,000 in 90 days and paying a $99 annual fee. Another interesting benefit is earning 5,000 miles on every card anniversary. You can also receive 10% of your points back as a bonus after you redeem for and travel on a JetBlue-operated award flight. And you’ll get your first checked bag free for yourself and three companions.

All information about the JetBlue Plus Card has been collected independently by Travel Mom Squad. The JetBlue PlusCard is no longer available through Travel Mom Squad.

 

The JetBlue Business Card

The JetBlue Business Card is a business credit card, so it won’t count against your 5/24 status. You can earn up to 60,000 bonus points total. First, you can earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. And you can also earn 10,000 bonus points when a purchase is made on an employee card in the first 90 days. The annual fee is $99. You get the same benefits I outlined for the JetBlue Plus Card, plus Group A priority boarding.  

All information about the JetBlue BusinessCard has been collected independently by Travel Mom Squad. The JetBlue Business Card is no longer available through Travel Mom Squad.

 

The JetBlue Premier Card

The JetBlue Premier Card is a personal card that was just recently launched, so it’s one that everyone should familiarize themselves with because it’s new to all of us.  This card will be enticing to JetBlue loyalists because it offers a 70,000-point welcome bonus and Mosaic tiles that go toward your airline status.  Because it’s a premium card, it has a higher annual fee ($499) and a higher spending requirement ($5,000 in the first 90 days) to go with it.  Card benefits also include Priority Pass lounge membership and Global Entry/TSA PreCheck® application fee reimbursement.

 

Bottom Line

JetBlue is a great option for flights to the Caribbean and Mexico, particularly if you live on the East Coast. It is a favorite among our readers and a great option to transfer points to—or you could get a  co-branded JetBlue credit card for more miles. And I really want to try their business-class product, so maybe I should be all about JetBlue!  What do you love about JetBlue?
 

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