Best ways to use JetBlue Plus Card points
The JetBlue Plus Card earns JetBlue TrueBlue points. Here's how to use them well — transfer partners, sweet spots, and when it's worth holding the card.
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Issuer
Barclays
Program
JetBlue TrueBlue
Annual fee
$99
Earning rates
- 6× on JetBlue purchases
- 2× at restaurants and grocery stores
- 1× on everything else
Top benefits
- First checked bag free for up to 4 companions on the reservation
- 50% off inflight food and drinks
- 10% points back on award bookings
- Mosaic status (Elite) with $50K spend in a calendar year
Best ways to use the points
- Mint business class awards for families — 1 checked bag × 4 passengers × $35 each = $140/leg saved
- 10% points-back on awards effectively extends points balance by 10%
- Mosaic via spend gives free changes, early boarding, bonus TrueBlue points
Drawbacks
- TrueBlue points redeem as cash — no transfer partners
- Can only use the card benefits for JetBlue purchases
Our verdict
The best JetBlue card if you fly Mint or take family trips on JetBlue. Free bags + 10% points back can easily cover the annual fee.
Find award availability before you transfer
Points transfers are almost always non-reversible. Use AwardLocker to confirm saver space first, then move your JetBlue TrueBlue points only when you're ready to book.
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