How to Earn JetBlue Points: Complete Guide

JetBlue’s TrueBlue loyalty program offers many ways to earn points, from flying to everyday activities. This guide will help you learn all the strategies for quickly accumulating TrueBlue points. TrueBlue points never expire, so every point you earn can safely sit in your account until you’re ready to redeem them for free tickets or something else. Let’s take a look at the best methods, examples, and tips for earning JetBlue points.

Getting Started: Join TrueBlue (It’s Free!)

First, make sure you’re signed up for JetBlue’s TrueBlue program if you haven’t already. It’s free and quick to do on the JetBlue website. Once you have your TrueBlue member number, you can start earning points for all eligible activities.

When you sign up, check out JetBlue’s “current offers” — they sometimes have promotions for new members, such as bonus points if you fly within a certain time after signing up.

Now you’re ready to start earning TrueBlue points!

Earn Points When You Fly with JetBlue

One of the most straightforward ways to earn TrueBlue points is by flying on JetBlue. Unlike some airlines that award miles based on distance, JetBlue awards points based on the price of your ticket. The number of points per dollar spent can vary depending on the fare type, booking method, and your elite status. Here’s how it breaks down:

Blue, Blue Plus, Blue Extra, or Mint fares (standard economy or higher):

• Earn 3 TrueBlue points per dollar spent on the base airfare.
• If you book the flight directly through JetBlue’s website or app, you earn an additional 3 points per dollar as a booking bonus.

So a non-elite member gets 6 points per $1 when booking these fares on JetBlue.com.

Blue Basic Fares (JetBlue’s basic economy)

• Earn 1 point per dollar on the base airfare, plus 1 extra point per dollar for booking directly with JetBlue.

That’s 2 points per $1 for Blue Basic tickets booked on JetBlue’s site.

Mosaic Elite Members (JetBlue’s Elite Status)

• Earn +3 points per dollar on any JetBlue fare on top of the above rates.

This means Mosaic members get 9 points per $1 on Blue/Plus/Extra/Mint fares (3 base + 3 booking + 3 Mosaic), or 5 points per $1 on Blue Basic (1 + 1 + 3).

Paying with a JetBlue credit card

Paying with a JetBlue credit card can add even another 3 to 6 points per dollar (more on that later), meaning you could earn up to 15 points per $1 spent on a JetBlue flight by stacking all these!

Example: If you purchase a $200 Blue fare ticket on JetBlue.com, you will earn 3× points for the ticket price ($600) + 3× for booking on JetBlue ($600). If you are a Mosaic member, add another 3× (600 points). And if you pay for your ticket with a JetBlue Plus credit card (which gives you 6× points on JetBlue flights), you’ll earn an additional 6× (1,200 points). In total, this $200 flight will earn you ~3,000 TrueBlue points for a single trip!

Tip: Always book your tickets directly on the JetBlue website, if possible, to get the booking bonus. Third-party sites do not offer these extra points. Also, if you earn Mosaic status, be sure to enter your TrueBlue number to get extra points for your flights.

Earn Points on Partner Airlines

JetBlue isn’t part of a big alliance , but it does have select airline partners where you can earn TrueBlue points when flying them. If you fly with these partners, you can choose to credit the flight to your TrueBlue account (instead of the partner’s own program) and earn JetBlue points for those trips.

As of 2025, the list of partner airlines you can earn TrueBlue points with includes:

• United Airlines (launching fall 2025)
• Qatar Airways
• Hawaiian Airlines
• Icelandair
• JSX
• Silver Airways
• Singapore Airlines
• South African Airways

JetBlue and United Airlines have announced a groundbreaking partnership launching in fall 2025, pending final regulatory approval. The collaboration—called Blue Sky—will allow JetBlue TrueBlue members to earn points on eligible United-operated flights for the first time. A detailed overview can be found in the article “JetBlue and United Airlines launch Blue Sky partnership program”.

It’s a nice way to keep growing your JetBlue balance even when your travels take you on other airlines. Just remember that while you can earn TrueBlue points on all the partners listed, JetBlue only allows redeeming points on a subset of them (currently JetBlue, Hawaiian, Qatar, and a couple of others).

How Partner Airline Earnings Work

When you fly one of JetBlue’s partner airlines (including United once live), you must:

1. Enter your TrueBlue number during booking or check-in.
2. Ensure your fare class qualifies (each partner has different rules—some earn more in premium classes).
3. Wait for points to post, typically 2–6 weeks after your flight.

If you’re flying a partner airline and don’t care about that carrier’s own miles, credit the flight to JetBlue. For instance, a Hawaiian Airlines trip to Honolulu can earn you JetBlue points, potentially topping off your TrueBlue account for a future JetBlue flight. Always double-check at check-in that your TrueBlue number is on the reservation.

New for 2025: JetBlue + United “Blue Sky” Partnership

When you fly one of these partners, enter your TrueBlue membership number in the booking, and you’ll earn points according to the agreement with that airline. Most partners credit based on distance flown and fare class, rather than ticket cost. The exact earning varies by partner and fare class – typically around 1 TrueBlue point per 1–2 miles flown, depending on the airline and ticket class. For example, a 1,500-mile flight on Hawaiian Airlines might earn 750–1,500 TrueBlue points depending on your fare.

Extra Points for Seats and Pets

Flying JetBlue can earn even bonus points in special situations that many travelers overlook:

Even More Space seats

JetBlue’s Even More Space is a paid upgrade for extra legroom. Besides a comfy seat, it comes with a points perk – you’ll typically get an extra 200 TrueBlue points per flight segment for purchasing an Even More Space seat.

So if you fly round-trip (two segments) and buy Even More Space both ways, that’s 400 bonus points added to your flight earnings. It’s a small “thank you” from JetBlue for spending more.

Pet travel bonus

Have a furry friend flying in-cabin? – JetBlue gives a bonus 300 TrueBlue points for each flight segment when you travel with your pet in the cabin. This is on top of the regular points you earn for the ticket. JetBlue charges a pet fee, but at least you get some points back.

For a round-trip with your pet, that’s 600 extra points earned. Not many airlines reward pet lovers this way.

These bonuses are automatic as long as your TrueBlue number is attached to your booking (and you meet the conditions, e.g. you actually purchase an Even More Space seat or bring a pet and pay the pet fee).

How Do I Book a Spot for My Pet?

• You can reserve a spot for your pet online at jetblue.com, in the free JetBlue app, or by phone or chat (additional $25 booking fee applies).
• Only small dogs and cats are allowed to travel on JetBlue flights and must remain in the Core cabin in an FAA-approved pet carrier that fits under the seat in front of you.
• The pet fee is $150 (one hundred and fifty US dollars) one way and can be added under “Additional Services” when booking.
• No more than two pets are allowed per passenger, each in a separate cage. To transport a second pet, you must pay for a second seat and the pet transportation fee.
• Six pets are allowed on each flight, so it is best to book your seats in advance.
• Animals are not allowed in the Mint cabin or on interline/code-share flights.
• The seat must be near a window or aisle. The seat cannot be in a row near the exit, near a partition, or any other place where luggage is not allowed under the seat.
• Unaccompanied children are not allowed to transport pets.

Mosaic Elite Status

JetBlue’s elite status, called Mosaic, isn’t just about upgrades and free bags – it also helps you earn points faster. There are four levels (Mosaic 1 through 4), but all Mosaic members get the core benefit of +3 bonus points per $1 on JetBlue flights. As we noted earlier, that turns a 6-point-per-dollar fare into 9 points per dollar, significantly accelerating your earnings if you fly JetBlue often.

Beyond the per-dollar bonus, JetBlue revamped how you qualify for Mosaic via “Tiles”, which you earn from flying or credit card spending. While the status itself is earned by Tiles (50 Tiles for Mosaic 1, etc.), the key takeaway for points enthusiasts is that reaching certain milestones can also net you point rewards.

For example, when you attain a new Mosaic tier, you get to pick a perk from JetBlue’s “Perks You Pick” menu – one option is a 15,000 TrueBlue point bonus. That’s a nice chunk of points (worth around $225 in flights by NerdWallet’s valuation). Even before hitting Mosaic, JetBlue lets members choose smaller perks at 10, 20, 30, and 40 Tiles; one choice at 40 Tiles is 5,000 bonus TrueBlue points.

To sum up, Mosaic members earn points faster for flights. Achieving Mosaic status is challenging (it requires spending a significant amount on flights or credit cards — for example, $5,000 on JetBlue flights or $50,000 on a JetBlue Plus card within a year for Mosaic 1). But if you travel frequently with JetBlue, it’s worth keeping in mind, as points can add up quickly.

Earn TrueBlue Points with Credit Cards

Credit cards are one of the fastest ways to earn TrueBlue points, both through large sign-up bonuses and ongoing spending. JetBlue has a set of co-branded cards, and other general travel cards can transfer points to TrueBlue.

Let’s take a look at the options:

JetBlue Co-branded Credit Cards (Barclays)

Barclays offers three JetBlue credit cards: two personal cards and one business card. Each offers a welcome bonus and purchase rewards, so you earn TrueBlue points on everyday spending.

JetBlue Card (no annual fee): This entry-level card often has a welcome offer of around 10,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 within 90 days.

This gives you:

• 3 points per $1 spent on JetBlue purchases,
• 2 points per $1 at restaurants and grocery stores,
• 1 point per $1 on everything else.

Perks include 50% off drinks and snacks on board, but no free baggage.

This is a good card for beginners because it has no fees, essentially giving you free TrueBlue points for things you would buy anyway.

JetBlue Plus Card ($99 annual fee): The Plus card is designed for frequent JetBlue flyers. Its welcome bonus is much larger — for example, 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 within 90 days (and paying the fee). This bonus alone can cover several flights or even a trip to Europe in economy class. Ongoing rewards are:

• 6 points per $1 spent on JetBlue purchases,
• 2 points per $1 spent at restaurants and grocery stores,
• 1 point on other purchases.

In addition, cardholders receive benefits such as free first checked bag for you and 3 companions, as well as 5,000 bonus points each year on your account anniversary date as a loyalty bonus. If you fly JetBlue several times a year, the free baggage allowance and 5,000 points per year can offset the cost of the card. And double points on JetBlue flights (6x vs. 3x with the no-fee card) mean a lot more points over time, especially when combined with the 3x or 9x you get as base/Mosaic on the airfare itself.

JetBlue Premier Card ($199 annual fee): Designed for power users of the JetBlue ecosystem, the Premier card comes with up to 100,000 TrueBlue bonus points: typically 75,000 after spending $3,000 in 3 months, plus an extra 25,000 points after spending $10,000 in the first year.

This gives you:

• 6 points per $1 on JetBlue purchases,
• 2 points per $1 at restaurants and grocery stores,
• 1 point per $1 on everything

But the Premier offers enhanced perks, including:

• 10% rebate on award redemptions (e.g., use 20,000 points, get 2,000 back)
• 7,500 bonus points every year on your anniversary
• Priority boarding, first checked bag free, and Mosaic Tile boosts from spending
• Earn 1 Tile per $500 in spend (double the Plus card’s rate), helping you fast-track Mosaic status

JetBlue Business Card (annual fee $99): Designed for small business owners, this card has benefits similar to the Plus card. The welcome bonus is usually 50,000–60,000 points (e.g., 50,000 after spending $4,000 + 10,000 for adding an employee card).

It also gives:

• 6 points for every $1 spent on JetBlue,
• 2 points for every $1 spent at restaurants and office supply stores,
• 1 point for other purchases.

The card entitles you to a free first checked bag, 5,000 points on your anniversary, and even a discount on in-flight Wi-Fi. If you have a business or side hustle, this is a great way to turn business expenses into a lot of TrueBlue points.

Spending strategy

Once you have your JetBlue card, use it for all JetBlue ticket purchases to earn an extra 3x or 6x points (remember, these points are in addition to the points you earn for the flight itself). Also, use it to pay for restaurants and groceries to earn 2x in those categories. For example, dinner at a restaurant could earn you 2x points on your card, and if it’s a TrueBlue Dining establishment, you’ll also earn TrueBlue points from that program — effectively a double benefit (more on restaurants below). The key is to route your everyday spending through the card to earn points between trips. Just remember to pay your statement in full to avoid interest, or the value of the points will be canceled.

Maximize bonuses: credit card welcome offers

Big credit card sign-up bonuses are often the fastest way to quickly build up your TrueBlue balance. We’re talking tens of thousands of points for meeting a minimum spending requirement. As mentioned, the JetBlue Plus bonus of ~60,000 points is huge — 60,000 points can pay for several domestic flights or one fairly expensive JetBlue international flight. Even 10,000 points from a no-fee card is essentially free points. If you have a large purchase or can pay off your card within a few months, consider getting a welcome bonus card.

Also, keep an eye out for limited-time offers. Card issuers sometimes increase bonuses or add incentives. And if you’re really serious about TrueBlue points, some travelers get multiple cards (for example, a couple might get JetBlue Plus cards so they both get bonuses). Just apply responsibly and space them out so you don’t hurt your credit score.

Transfer Points from Other Credit Card Programs

JetBlue TrueBlue is also a transfer partner of several general rewards programs. This means if you have credit cards that earn flexible points (like Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou points, etc.), you can convert those into TrueBlue points when you want to book a JetBlue flight.

Here are the major transfer partners and ratios for JetBlue:

• Chase Ultimate Rewards (UR): You can transfer Chase points to TrueBlue at a 1:1 ratio. This is excellent – 10,000 Chase points = 10,000 JetBlue points. If you hold cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred or Reserve, or the Ink Business Preferred, you can use this option. In fact, JetBlue is considered one of the best Chase transfer partners for domestic travel, since TrueBlue points are valuable (around 1.3–1.5¢ each in flights) and have no blackout dates.
• American Express Membership Rewards (MR): Amex points transfer to JetBlue at a 250:200 ratio. In simpler terms, that’s like 1 Amex point = 0.8 TrueBlue points. For example, transferring 20,000 MR points would net you 16,000 TrueBlue points. Because you lose some value on the transfer, this is only a good choice if you really need to top off your JetBlue account. Occasionally Amex runs promotions that improve the ratio (e.g. a 30% bonus making it 1:1 for a short period), so watch for those. But generally, use UR or Citi points first for JetBlue before Amex unless you have MR points you can’t use elsewhere.
• Citi ThankYou Rewards: Citi has a couple of cards (Prestige and Premier/Strata) that allow 1:1 transfers to JetBlue. If you have those, 10,000 ThankYou points = 10,000 JetBlue points. For holders of Citi’s no-annual-fee cards (Rewards+, etc.), the transfer rate is poorer (1000:800), so you’d get 0.8 TrueBlue per point similar to Amex. Plan accordingly: it can make sense to wait until you have or can upgrade to a Premier card before moving Citi points to JetBlue at full value.
• Capital One Miles: Good news – Capital One resumed JetBlue transfers in 2024. Capital One miles (from Venture, Spark, etc.) convert at a 5:3 ratio. That means 1,000 Capital One miles = 600 TrueBlue points. Not the best ratio (0.6 per mile), but again, if you have an abundance of Capital One miles, it’s an option.
• Marriott Bonvoy: You can even convert Marriott hotel points to TrueBlue, though it’s generally not recommended. Marriott points transfer to JetBlue at a 6:1 ratio (yep, pretty rough). Marriott does give a 5,000-point bonus for every 60,000 points transferred, but even 60k Marriott yields only 15k JetBlue. Consider this a last resort unless you have Marriott points you’ll never use for hotel stays.

Tip: Transferring points is best when you need them for a specific redemption now. For instance, if you find a JetBlue flight you want and you’re short 5,000 TrueBlue points, moving some Chase or Amex points over to cover it can make perfect sense. It’s instant or very fast with most partners. But because some ratios aren’t 1:1, you lose some value, so don’t transfer speculatively without a plan to use the JetBlue points. On the flip side, Chase’s 1:1 is great to speculatively transfer if you’re planning a JetBlue trip – you won’t lose any value in the conversion.

Shop, Dine, and More: Everyday Ways to Earn Points

You don’t have to fly or have a credit card to keep earning TrueBlue points. JetBlue has several everyday shopping and dining programs that let you collect points on things you already do – like buying clothes or eating out. These can be wonderful for casual travelers to build up points in between trips, and you can combine them with credit card rewards for double-dipping.

JetBlue’s TrueBlue Shopping portal features hundreds of retailers with bonus point offers (e.g. Apple, Macy’s, etc.), letting you earn extra points per dollar on your online purchases.

TrueBlue Shopping Portal (Online Mall)

JetBlue, like many airlines, has an online shopping portal called TrueBlue Shopping. This is basically a website that lists hundreds of retailers and the bonus points they’ll give you for shopping through JetBlue’s link. By starting at the portal and then clicking through to the store you want, your purchase is tracked and you earn TrueBlue points per dollar spent online.

There are over 700+ stores in the portal – from Macy’s and Best Buy to Apple, Target, and many niche retailers. Each store has its own payout rate, which can range anywhere from 1 point per $1 to sometimes 10+ points per $1 during special promotions. For example, a store might normally give 2x, but around the holidays they boost it to 10x for a week.

How to use it: It’s simple. Log in to your TrueBlue account, go to the TrueBlue Shopping site, find the retailer you want, and click “Shop Now” or the equivalent. Then complete your purchase as usual on the retailer’s website. After a while (often within 30 days), the bonus points will post to your TrueBlue account. It costs you nothing extra – the prices are the same; you’re just earning rewards for the referral. Just be sure your browser is not blocking cookies and you complete the purchase in one session so it tracks.

Example: Say you need new headphones from Apple. If the portal is offering 2 points per $1 at Apple, a $200 purchase would earn 400 TrueBlue points. If you pay with a JetBlue Plus card, you’d also earn normal credit card points (200 * 1 = 200 TrueBlue points from the card, since Apple wouldn’t be 2x category). That’s 600 total points for something you were buying anyway, just by clicking through JetBlue’s portal first. Over a year, using the portal for your online shopping can be one of the easiest ways to accumulate thousands of extra points.

TrueBlue Dining Program (Restaurants & Bars)

JetBlue also has a dining rewards program called TrueBlue Dining. This works a bit differently: you register your credit or debit card, and then whenever you dine at a participating restaurant (or bar or cafe), you automatically earn TrueBlue points for what you spent. It’s powered by the Rewards Network, which partners with thousands of eateries nationwide.

When you join TrueBlue Dining (free to join), you’ll earn 3 TrueBlue points per $1 spent at participating restaurants, including tax and tip. There are over 10,000 restaurants in the network, so chances are you can find some local favorites or when traveling. (You can search the TrueBlue Dining site by ZIP code to see what’s near you.)

A neat trick is you can double-dip with dining: you still earn your normal credit card rewards (cashback or miles) and earn TrueBlue points on the same spending. For instance, use your JetBlue Plus card at a partnered restaurant: you’d get 2x TrueBlue from the card (since dining is 2x category) plus 3x TrueBlue from the dining program – effectively 5 points per $1 total. Even non-JetBlue cards work, of course; you might get 3x on your Chase Sapphire Reserve plus 3x TrueBlue, etc. It’s a great way to supercharge your lunch or happy hour.

Other Shopping & Entertainment Partners

JetBlue has a few more interesting partners where you can earn points for everyday activities:

• Amazon In-Flight Shopping: If you are flying JetBlue and connected to Fly-Fi Wi-Fi, you can earn TrueBlue points on Amazon purchases during your flight! When you use Fly-Fi and your TrueBlue account is recognized, JetBlue will credit 3 TrueBlue points for every dollar spent on eligible Amazon purchases during your flight.
• Peacock Streaming Service: In 2023, JetBlue partnered with NBC’s Peacock streaming. TrueBlue members can earn 1,000 TrueBlue points by signing up for a paid Peacock subscription. Essentially, this is a one-time bonus for trying Peacock (which you can also watch on the screens in the back of JetBlue seats). Create or log in to your Peacock account, enter your TrueBlue credentials, and add a valid payment method to take advantage of the offer.
• Airport Rewards (Thanks Again): JetBlue is part of the “Thanks Again” airport rewards network. By registering your cards with TrueBlue Airport Rewards, you can earn 1 TrueBlue point per $1 spent at over 100 participating airports on things like dining, shopping, and even parking. This can include airport restaurants, gift shops, or parking garages. So that $5 coffee or $20 parking fee can yield a few extra points. You just link your card and the system automatically gives you points when it detects a purchase at a participating airport merchant.

Earn Points on Vacations, Hotels, and Car Rentals

Your vacation planning can earn you TrueBlue points too. JetBlue has its own travel packages and partnerships that reward you for bundling trips or booking hotels and cars.

JetBlue Vacations Packages (Air + Hotel/Car/Cruise)

If you book a JetBlue Vacations package – which can include your JetBlue flights plus hotel, and maybe a rental car or activities – you’ll earn bonus points for doing so. The earning structure for packages is:

• Airfare portion of a JetBlue Vacations package: Earn 6 points per $1 on the airfare cost if you’re a regular TrueBlue member, or 9 points per $1 if you’re Mosaic. This is the same or better than a normal flight (since it mirrors 3 + 3 + maybe Mosaic 3).
• Hotel and other components (like the hotel, rental car, or transfers in the package): Earn 1 point per $1 on those parts of the package cost (same rate for Mosaic or non-Mosaic).

For example, imagine you book a JetBlue Vacations deal to Orlando: $500 covers the flights and $800 covers the hotel for the week. You’d earn 6× on the $500 airfare = 3,000 points (or 9× = 4,500 if Mosaic), plus 1× on the $800 hotel = 800 points. So in total, around 3,800–5,300 points from that package. Not bad, considering you’re also usually getting a discount by bundling. Mosaic members particularly benefit, since 9x on airfare is huge.

JetBlue Vacations also now offers cruise bookings (you can book cruises through their partnership without a flight). You can earn TrueBlue points on cruise purchases as well, even if your cruise doesn’t include JetBlue air travel. They’ve partnered with big cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Celebrity, etc. Typically, you’ll earn points per dollar on the cruise fare (exact rates may vary or be similar 6x). Plus, you also still earn whatever points or perks the cruise line gives through their own loyalty program, so it’s a win-win.

Tip: If you’re planning a trip, compare the cost of booking a JetBlue Vacations package versus separate. Sometimes the package can save money and give extra points. And check if any promos are running – JetBlue occasionally offers limited-time bonuses on vacation packages.

Paisly by JetBlue (Hotels, Cars, Activities)

“Paisly” is JetBlue’s travel booking site for add-ons like hotels, rental cars, and activities, especially after you’ve booked a flight. Booking through Paisly can earn you TrueBlue points as follows:

• Hotels via Paisly: Earn 1 TrueBlue point per $1 spent on hotels booked through Paisly. The selection is generally hotels at your destination that you can book separately from airfare.
• Car Rentals via Paisly (Avis/Budget): When you book a rental car through Paisly (which partners with Avis and Budget), you earn 100 TrueBlue points per day of the rental. So a 3-day weekend car rental would net 300 points. If you’re Mosaic, you get 200 points per day for rentals, doubling the reward. Plus, by booking as a JetBlue member, you often get up to 35% off the base rental rate automatically. This is the same benefit you’d get if you go through JetBlue’s dedicated partner link for Avis/Budget – in fact, JetBlue’s car rental partner page will funnel you to the Paisly/CarRental site anyway. Either way, be sure to input your TrueBlue number to get those points.
• Activities & Theme Parks via Paisly: You can also book activities, tours, or theme park tickets (like Universal Orlando) through Paisly. These will earn 1 point per $1 spent as well. This could include things like city sightseeing tours, museum tickets, excursions, etc., that Paisly offers at your destination. If you’re adding a rental car or hotel on Paisly, check out the activities section and you might snag a few extra points doing something fun on your trip.

Hotel Partner (IHG Hotels)

JetBlue has a direct partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts (the group that includes Holiday Inn, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, etc.). If you’re staying at an IHG property, you have the option to earn TrueBlue points instead of IHG points for your stay. This could appeal if you prefer airline miles over hotel points for a particular trip.

The earn rate is 2 TrueBlue points per $1 spent on most IHG hotel stays. There are a couple of exceptions: Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites (extended stay brands) earn 1 point per $1, and a few upscale exceptions like The Venetian in Las Vegas give a flat 500 points per stay. But generally, 2 per $1 is what you’ll get at Holiday Inns, Crowne Plazas, etc. To do this, you’d provide your JetBlue TrueBlue number in your hotel profile or at check-in and request airline miles instead of IHG points.

One thing to note: You cannot double-dip – choosing TrueBlue means you won’t earn IHG One Rewards points. So consider which is more valuable for you. If you’re an avid IHG collector, stick with those, but if you rarely stay at IHG or have a small balance there, converting to JetBlue points might be more useful (especially if it’s a pricey hotel stay – 2/$1 on a $500 hotel bill = 1,000 JetBlue points, which might be more exciting to you than whatever IHG points you’d earn).

Also, interestingly, as part of JetBlue’s elite perks, Mosaic members can get IHG Platinum Elite status for free(one of the Mosaic selectable perks). That’s more of a nice crossover perk than an earning method, but worth mentioning if you’re a Mosaic who also stays at IHG.

Rental Cars (Avis and Budget via JetBlue Partners)

We touched on car rentals via Paisly above, but you can also earn TrueBlue points with Avis and Budget directly as JetBlue partners (Paisly is basically using the same partnership). By booking through JetBlue’s dedicated partner link or using the JetBlue discount code (which is usually pre-applied online), you will earn 100 TrueBlue points per day on your rental, or 200 points per day if you have Mosaic status. This is identical to the Paisly offer since it’s the same partnership under the hood.

The key is to ensure your reservation is linked to JetBlue (often by using a JetBlue AWD code for Avis or BCD code for Budget, which the JetBlue site provides). And don’t forget to input your TrueBlue number during the booking. If you do this at the rental counter, double-check the agent has your loyalty number in the rental agreement, so the points post. Additionally, JetBlue’s Avis/Budget partnership often provides up to a 35% discount on base rates for members – so you save money and earn points.

Tip: If renting for a week, Mosaic members could earn 200 * 7 = 1,400 points on one car rental – that’s like what you’d earn on a $233 JetBlue flight (at 6x) for basically driving a car. Not bad!

Other Clever Ways to Earn TrueBlue Points

Beyond the major categories above, there are a few miscellaneous ways to snag extra TrueBlue points. They might not make you rich in miles overnight, but every bit helps, and some can be surprisingly fruitful:

Refer a Friend (Credit Card referrals)

While JetBlue’s program itself doesn’t have a member referral bonus, the JetBlue credit cards sometimes offer referral bonuses through Barclays. For example, if you have the card, your online account might have a link to refer a friend – typically you could earn something like 10,000 TrueBlue points if they apply and are approved. This isn’t a publicly advertised program, but it’s worth checking your credit card’s referral offers. If available, it can be a nice way to help a friend score a new card (and welcome bonus) while you get some points as a thank-you.

Pool Points with Family or Friends

JetBlue’s unique Points Pooling feature isn’t about earning more points per se, but it can help you reach rewards faster together. You and up to 6 others (there must be at least 2 people in the pool account, and a maximum of 7) can form a TrueBlue pool and combine all your points into one account to use collectively. For example, a family can have each member’s flights and activities all contribute to one pool, making it easier to have enough points for a free flight for whoever needs it.

When you join a pool, 100% of your points going forward get added to the pool (you don’t keep separate balances). The pool leader (the person who sets it up) has control to redeem points, so pick someone trustworthy (maybe mom or dad!). You can leave a pool later and take out the points you contributed that are still unused, but any points already spent from the pool are gone. Used wisely, pooling is a great strategy for families – your kids’ points from that one trip to Disney won’t languish; they’ll contribute to a family reward ticket sooner.

Take Surveys with Jet Opinions

If you don’t mind sharing your opinions, JetBlue partners with a survey platform called Jet Opinions. TrueBlue members can earn points for completing online surveys on various topics. It’s generally a modest earning rate, but notably, they’ll give you 400 TrueBlue points for your first survey as a sign-up bonus. 400 points for perhaps a 10-minute survey isn’t too bad while you’re watching TV. Subsequent surveys might give smaller amounts like 50, 100, 200 points depending on length. You’re not going to fund a vacation purely with surveys, but if you enjoy doing them or find yourself bored, it’s an easy free way to inch up your balance.

Sign Up for Promotions

Keep an eye on JetBlue’s promotions and emails. They occasionally run big limited-time offers to celebrate milestones or drive engagement. For instance, in 2025 JetBlue ran a “25 Destinations for 25 Years” promo: if you flew to 15 unique JetBlue destination airports in the second half of 2025, you’d get 150,000 bonus points, and even more for 20 destinations (total 350,000 points).

More commonly, they might offer double points on all flights during a certain month if you register, or bonus points for trying a new service. These deals are time-sensitive, but they can supercharge your earnings if you can take advantage. Following JetBlue on social media or subscribing to TrueBlue emails ensures you won’t miss these opportunities.

Use Airport Parking, Dining for Points

As mentioned in the Airport Rewards section, linking your cards can net you 1 point per $1 at many airport merchants. It’s a small thing, but if you travel often, those pre-flight coffees and airport lunches, or parking fees, can silently accrue points in the background.

Buy TrueBlue Points

JetBlue allows program members to purchase TrueBlue points for cash. However, this is almost always a poor deal unless you only need a few points to get a specific reward ticket. The price is usually around $37 per 1,000 points (often $0.037 per point, although discounts are sometimes available), which is more than the 1.3–1.5 cents per point you get when you redeem. Simply put, you are paying more than the points are worth.

Therefore, purchasing points only makes sense if you are, say, 1,000 points short of a reward that will save you a significant amount of money on a ticket.

JetBlue sometimes has point sales, which are usually bonus point purchases (the best offer we saw was 130% bonus points at the end of 2024), but even then, we recommend using them as a top-up strategy rather than a way to earn a lot of points.

Of course, it’s not “earning” since you’re paying for them, but we’ve included it here as an option worth knowing about. Use with caution.

Conclusions

If you fly frequently, JetBlue will reward you generously, especially if you achieve Mosaic status and pay for your flights with a JetBlue credit card, earning multiple tiers of earnings. If you don’t fly often, you can still build up a significant balance by taking advantage of daily opportunities such as online purchases, restaurant visits, and partner events. Remember, TrueBlue points don’t expire, so even slow but steady accumulation will eventually pay off with free travel. 

To summarize some key strategies:

• Get a JetBlue credit card welcome bonus
• Always add your TrueBlue number to flights (JetBlue or partners) and even hotel/car reservations so you don’t miss out on points.
• Use the shopping portal and restaurant app to earn extra points on top of your credit card rewards.
• Combine points with family members to earn rewards faster, and combine small balances into one useful amount
• Keep an eye out for promotions — limited-time offers can significantly increase your earnings.
• Combine—for example, earn with your credit card, then add points by quickly transferring them from Chase or Citi when you’re ready to book your flight to get exactly what you want for your rewards.

Enjoy your trip while earning more points and free flights!