New Perks JetBlue × United “Blue Sky”
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Want the story and timeline of the JetBlue and United partnership? Check out our overview of the JetBlue & United Blue Sky Partnership. We’ve got the history and all the main points covered there.
Today, JetBlue announced that starting this week, TrueBlue and MileagePlus members, as part of the Blue Sky partnership program, can enjoy reciprocal rewards and loyalty program benefits when traveling on either airline’s network, as well as book flights on either carrier’s website.
TrueBlue and MileagePlus members who provide their frequent flyer number when making a reservation can now enjoy the following benefits:
- Priority boarding:
- When traveling on JetBlue, Premier Platinum and Premier 1K members will receive Group 1 boarding passes; Premier Gold members will receive Group 2 boarding passes; and Premier Silver members will receive Group 3 boarding passes.
- When traveling on United flights, Mosaic 2, 3, and 4 members will be assigned Group 1 tickets, and Mosaic 1 members will be assigned Group 2 tickets.
- Free access to seats with extra legroom at check-in
- Includes EvenMore seats when flying JetBlue
- Includes Economy Plus seats when flying United Airlines
- Priority check-in and security
- Free seat selection after booking
- One free checked bag plus priority baggage handling
- Same-day layover options
This is all presented in a table for your convenience:
| Benefit | MileagePlus Members on JetBlue | TrueBlue Members on United |
|---|---|---|
| Priority boarding | Premier Platinum and Premier 1K: Group 1 | Premier Gold: Group 2 | Premier Silver: Group 3 | Mosaic 2, 3, and 4: Group 1 | Mosaic 1: Group 2 |
| Extra-legroom seats at check-in | Access to EvenMore seats | Access to Economy Plus seats |
| Priority check-in and security | Included | Included |
| Free seat selection after booking | Included | Included |
| Free checked bag + priority bag handling | 1 free checked bag plus priority baggage handling | 1 free checked bag plus priority baggage handling |
| Same-day flight options | Same-day flight changes / standby options | Same-day flight changes / standby options |
Please note that taxes and fees may apply to incentive travel.
