JetBlue is teasing some main “enhancements” to the TrueBlue program, together with massive adjustments to Mosaic standing. However forward of these, the airline is ending bonus applications that would supply actual worth to frequent JetBlue flyers.
The airline mentioned Friday that it’ll finish the Take 3, Fortunate 7 and Go Lengthy bonuses on the finish of this yr. These bonus applications have been mainstays of the TrueBlue program for years.
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JetBlue additionally mentioned it was ending the flexibility to improve from common Mint Suites to bigger Mint Studio seats with factors as of Nov. 30, though clients can nonetheless pay money to improve.
Every of the bonus applications provided additional TrueBlue factors for JetBlue passengers who met sure flight necessities over the course of a given yr.
The Take 3 Bonus gave vacationers a straightforward 5,000 bonus factors — value $65 in line with TPG’s newest valuations — after flying three round-trip JetBlue-operated flights in a calendar yr, whereas the Fortunate 7 Bonus provided 7,000 bonus factors — value $91 — after taking seven round-trip flights in a calendar yr.
The Go Lengthy Bonus, then again, provided an additional 10,000 factors — value $130 — after passengers bought and flew 10 one-way JetBlue-operated flights that had been no less than 1,600 miles lengthy. Flights between the coasts, to components of the Caribbean, to London and extra may meet that threshold.
Wanting forward, JetBlue was mum on particulars in regards to the TrueBlue program adjustments however provided a couple of broad hints on what to anticipate. The airline mentioned in an e-mail to clients that new methods to earn Mosaic standing, further perks for Mosaic members and the flexibility to customise perks could be launched in 2023, together with new perks that non-Mosaic members can earn.
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Within the meantime, TrueBlue members who’re on monitor to earn the bonuses for this last yr nonetheless have time to fulfill the necessities.
TrueBlue members earn anyplace from 1 to fifteen factors per greenback spent on flights. Incomes charges enhance relying on the category of service, the way you guide, utilizing a JetBlue bank card and holding Mosaic elite standing. Factors might be redeemed for flights or trip packages and might be mixed with money.
