{"id":172155,"date":"2025-06-02T20:30:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T20:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/united-and-jetblue-how-the-blue-sky-partnership-will-help-travelers-and-where-theres-room-to-grow-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-06-02T20:30:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T20:30:53","slug":"united-and-jetblue-how-the-blue-sky-partnership-will-help-travelers-and-where-theres-room-to-grow-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/united-and-jetblue-how-the-blue-sky-partnership-will-help-travelers-and-where-theres-room-to-grow-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"United and JetBlue: How the Blue Sky partnership will help travelers, and where there&#8217;s room to grow &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>United Airlines and JetBlue are <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/united-airlines-jetblue-partnership\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">teaming up in a new partnership<\/a> called &#8220;Blue Sky,&#8221; and there&#8217;s plenty of good news to go around.<\/p>\n<p>JetBlue has the partner it&#8217;s been looking for. United is headed back to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). And MileagePlus and TrueBlue members just landed a ton of new ways to earn and redeem miles \u2014 and have a few more reasons to be excited.<\/p>\n<p>Are there reasons to hold off on too much glee until we see how the airlines&#8217; relationship grows in the coming months and years? Sure.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how I, and my TPG colleagues, are thinking about this new partnership.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.625%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-53.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-53.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-53.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-53.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-53.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-53.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-53.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-53.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-53.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"earning-and-redeeming-seems-like-a-win\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Earning and redeeming seems like a win<\/h2>\n<p>In a moment, we&#8217;ll talk about the actual loyalty perks Blue Sky brings for United <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/know-united-mileageplus\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MileagePlus <\/a>and JetBlue <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/jetblue-trueblue-program\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TrueBlue<\/a> members.<\/p>\n<p>However, customers&#8217; ability to earn and redeem miles with either program on either airline seems like a win.<\/p>\n<h3>What it means for JetBlue TrueBlue members<\/h3>\n<p>Once the alliance ramps up, TrueBlue members will be able to earn and redeem points on United-operated flights \u2014 including to parts of the country where JetBlue, a heavily East Coast-centric carrier, doesn&#8217;t fly.<\/p>\n<p>This was precisely what JetBlue executives wanted in a partner: TrueBlue connectivity to places like <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/jetblue-earnings-new-us-partner\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Omaha and Boise<\/a>. Linking up with United does just that.<\/p>\n<p>It also gives JetBlue loyalists the chance to redeem points to fly to United&#8217;s expansive international destinations, from <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/united-airlines-sicily-inaugural-flight\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sicily<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/united-airlines-inaugural-flight-marrakech-morocco\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Morocco<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/united-airlines-mongolia-inaugural-flight\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mongolia<\/a> \u2014 something Wall Street applauded.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT tw-border tw-border-gray-2\"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm tw-opacity-0\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<form class=\"jsx-2618086009 newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2618086009 EmailCapture_confirmation__xasB3 EmailCapture_noCheckbox__n4fsN   \">\n<p class=\"tw-text-xs-regular !tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5 tw-max-w-lg\">By signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/terms-of-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> <!-- -->and acknowledge the data practices in our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-400-2.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-400-2.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-400-2.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-400-2.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-400-2.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-400-2.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-400-2.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-400-2.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/United-Palermo-Inaugural-Boeing-767-400-2.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">A United Airlines Boeing 767-400 in Palermo, Italy. ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;Miles in JetBlue&#8217;s loyalty program become a more relevant currency with United&#8217;s network,&#8221; TD Cowen analyst Tom Fitzgerald wrote this week.<\/p>\n<p>As of this month, TrueBlue points and MileagePlus miles were tied as the third <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">most valuable loyalty currency<\/a> of any U.S. airline, in TPG&#8217;s valuations, at around 1.35 cents apiece.<\/p>\n<h3>And United?<\/h3>\n<p>Meanwhile, MileagePlus members essentially get more flight options up and down the East Coast, especially to Florida, along with better links to the Caribbean.<\/p>\n<p>Also: If you&#8217;re a United loyalist who&#8217;d occasionally like to fly out of JFK instead of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), you&#8217;ll be able to use your miles (or earn them) on JetBlue&#8217;s vast network of flights from its JFK base.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_47.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_47.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_47.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_47.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_47.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_47.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_47.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_47.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_47.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">SEAN CUDAHY\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We should also point out that although United offers plenty of premium options with its long-haul Polaris and Premium Plus products, it&#8217;s hard to beat <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/jetblue-mint-10-years\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JetBlue&#8217;s Mint suites <\/a>on transatlantic flights. Plus, its economy experience routinely ranks among the best in the industry.<\/p>\n<h3>X-factor<\/h3>\n<p>The biggest lingering question: How will the partner earnings and redemption rates through Blue Sky stack up? The airlines didn&#8217;t detail that in the initial announcement.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"northeast-alliance-2-0-sort-of\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Northeast Alliance 2.0? Sort of<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;d be a fair knee-jerk reaction to say Blue Sky looks a little like the second coming of JetBlue&#8217;s former Northeast Alliance with American Airlines, which <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-airlines-jetblue-northeast-alliance-blocked\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">met its demise in federal court<\/a> two years ago.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s similar?<\/h3>\n<p>Like the Northeast Alliance, JetBlue and its partner (now United) will be able to sell one another&#8217;s flights through their own websites and apps. However, Blue Sky will technically be a more limited interline agreement between United and JetBlue versus the more cooperative codeshare arrangement JetBlue had with American.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.66666666666666%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/JetBlue-American-Airlines-NEA-Stock-1.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/JetBlue-American-Airlines-NEA-Stock-1.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/JetBlue-American-Airlines-NEA-Stock-1.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/JetBlue-American-Airlines-NEA-Stock-1.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/JetBlue-American-Airlines-NEA-Stock-1.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/JetBlue-American-Airlines-NEA-Stock-1.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/JetBlue-American-Airlines-NEA-Stock-1.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/JetBlue-American-Airlines-NEA-Stock-1.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/JetBlue-American-Airlines-NEA-Stock-1.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">The NEA could be a red flag for regulators. DAVID SLOTNICK\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Perhaps more significant for the average TPG reader is the loyalty partnership.<\/p>\n<p>Like what American AAdvantage and JetBlue frequent flyers enjoyed under the Northeast Alliance, TrueBlue and United MileagePlus elite members will get reciprocal loyalty perks when flying on the other carrier.<\/p>\n<p>That means, if you&#8217;re a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/what-is-united-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">United Premier<\/a> member, you&#8217;ll get treated as an elite status flyer on JetBlue flights. If you&#8217;re a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/what-is-jetblue-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JetBlue Mosaic <\/a>flyer, you&#8217;ll get special treatment on United.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s different?<\/h3>\n<p>Compared to the Northeast Alliance, you&#8217;ll be able to book a wider range of Blue Sky partner flights to and from more cities; the Northeast Alliance concentrated more heavily on codeshare flights to and from New York City and Boston.<\/p>\n<p>A win for MileagePlus members: They&#8217;ll be able to earn and redeem miles on JetBlue&#8217;s transatlantic flights, which AAdvantage members couldn&#8217;t do under the Northeast Alliance.<\/p>\n<p>On the business side of things, United and JetBlue won&#8217;t coordinate on pricing and scheduling as JetBlue and American did. That was perhaps the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/american-jetblue-hint-at-new-partnership\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">top hang-up the federal judge cited<\/a> when he struck down the Northeast Alliance two years ago.<\/p>\n<p>That difference (and a new administration in Washington, D.C.) could mean less regulatory scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This one is much more straightforward,&#8221; United CEO Scott Kirby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/05\/29\/united-airlines-jetblue-airways-partnership-return-jfk.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">said<\/a> Thursday on CNBC.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"the-perks-are-nice\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">The perks are &#8230; nice<\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s talk reciprocal loyalty perks for elite-status members.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;re fine.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;re a bit egalitarian: Aside from better boarding groups as you climb the status tier ladder, most of the perks are pretty static whether you&#8217;re a Mosaic 4 or a Mosaic 2 flying United &#8230; or a Premier Silver or a 1K flying JetBlue.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:58.75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/blue-sky-united-jetblue-benefits.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/blue-sky-united-jetblue-benefits.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/blue-sky-united-jetblue-benefits.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/blue-sky-united-jetblue-benefits.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/blue-sky-united-jetblue-benefits.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/blue-sky-united-jetblue-benefits.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/blue-sky-united-jetblue-benefits.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/blue-sky-united-jetblue-benefits.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/blue-sky-united-jetblue-benefits.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">UNITED AIRLINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As you can see above, all elite members get priority check-in, security and bag handling, along with same-day change abilities and preferred seats at booking.<\/p>\n<p>All Mosaics and Premiers will also be able to select complimentary extra legroom seats in EvenMore on JetBlue and Economy Plus on United.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-105.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-105.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-105.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-105.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-105.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-105.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-105.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-105.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-105.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">Economy Plus on a United Airlines Airbus A321neo. SEAN CUDAHY\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also get extra legroom seats at check-in (24 hours before departure), no matter which level of elite status you hold.<\/p>\n<p>I was a little surprised the airlines didn&#8217;t offer extra legroom seats at booking for higher-level elite members \u2014 a sentiment echoed by some frequent flyers I&#8217;ve spoken with.<\/p>\n<p>But it&#8217;s still a solid perk.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"what-about-lounges-and-first-class-upgrades\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">What about lounges and first class upgrades?<\/h2>\n<p>Notably, the airlines have not yet detailed any plans for their more premium offerings, such as lounges or first class.<\/p>\n<p>One potential explanation: There&#8217;s a big premium imbalance at the moment. While United has a wide range of clubs and high-end seats, JetBlue&#8217;s inventory is limited to its few dozen planes that are equipped with Mint, however impressive the product.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-106.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-106.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-106.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-106.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-106.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-106.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-106.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-106.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/12\/20241220_Plane-Spotting-Assorted_SCudahy-106.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">SEAN CUDAHY\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That said, things are changing. Later this year, JetBlue <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/jetblue-lounges-planned-jfk-boston\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">expects to open its first lounge<\/a>. Also, all of its planes that don&#8217;t have Mint are <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/jetblue-domestic-first-class-cabin\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">getting domestic first-class <\/a>seats.<\/p>\n<p>So, we&#8217;ll be interested to see if the two airlines eventually expand Blue Sky to the more premium end of the spectrum.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"a-formidable-duo-in-new-york\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">A formidable duo in New York<\/h2>\n<p>Together, United and JetBlue should prove to be pretty formidable competitors in the New York City region, the nation&#8217;s biggest air travel market. United has its big Newark hub (where it says operations are improving after recent weeks&#8217; travel troubles), and JetBlue has its Terminal 5 JFK operation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_2.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_2.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_2.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_2.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_2.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_2.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_2.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_2.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_2.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">SEAN CUDAHY\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There&#8217;s the loyalty component, which gives MileagePlus and TrueBlue members more incentive to fly out of JFK or EWR.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, both airlines will grow on both sides of the Hudson River.<\/p>\n<p>JetBlue will take over eight of United&#8217;s flight timings at Newark. And, more significantly, United will finally get back coveted access to JFK, where it&#8217;ll fly up to seven daily round trips via shared <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/slots\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">slots<\/a> (tightly regulated takeoff and landing rights) handed over by JetBlue.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, that&#8217;s a little further down the road. United won&#8217;t make its debut in JFK&#8217;s new Terminal 6 until 2027 at the earliest.<\/p>\n<h3>Bad news at American<\/h3>\n<p>Blue Sky can&#8217;t be welcome news at American, which had specifically hoped to become more competitive in the Northeast when it partnered up with JetBlue through the Northeast Alliance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_30.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_30.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_30.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_30.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_30.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_30.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_30.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_30.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/20250211_JetBlue-Event_SCudahy_30.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">SEAN CUDAHY\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re, I think, really happy with the positioning we have there,&#8221; American vice chair and chief strategy officer Steve Johnson said of New York, speaking in April.<\/p>\n<p>But there&#8217;s a reason the Fort Worth carrier had explored a reunion with JetBlue earlier this year, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/northeast-alliance-talks-break-down-american-airlines-jetblue\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">before that fell apart<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>The new Blue Sky partnership between United and JetBlue should offer vast new earning and redeeming options for travelers. It&#8217;ll also provide more flexibility for MileagePlus and TrueBlue members in the New York region who would like more flexibility to choose from JFK or EWR.<\/p>\n<p>While we&#8217;ll be eager to see if the two airlines expand the reciprocal loyalty benefits over the coming months and years, it appears Blue Sky should offer travelers many of the same benefits that frequent JetBlue and American passengers enjoyed under the short-lived Northeast Alliance.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related reading:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/united-airlines-jetblue-blue-sky-partnership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>United Airlines and JetBlue are teaming up in a new partnership called &#8220;Blue Sky,&#8221; and there&#8217;s plenty of good news to go around. JetBlue has the partner it&#8217;s been looking for. United is headed back to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 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