If you’re looking to upgrade your JetBlue experience, Mint is the airline’s business-class equivalent, with cushy, lie-flat seats and extra perks for travelers, both on the ground and in the air. Here’s everything you need to know about booking a JetBlue Mint flight with points.
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About JetBlue Mint
In recent years, JetBlue expanded to add transatlantic service and quickly established itself as one of the best business-class options for flying to Europe. Today, you’ll find JetBlue Mint seats on routes to London, Paris, Dublin, Amsterdam, and, more recently, Edinburgh.
On JetBlue Mint, you’ll travel in fully lie-flat seats that convert into comfortable, spacious beds, enjoying complimentary meals from a well-thought-out, occasionally changing menu, along with unlimited snacks, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages.
JetBlue Mint cabins are designed to be roomy and comfortable, with ample legroom and overhead bin space. All Mint suites have a sliding door, direct aisle access, premium bedding, and a large TV, while Mint Studio suites (the bulkhead seats) offer even more room, including an extra seat with a leg rest so you can dine with a friend.
Mint passengers also receive priority treatment at the airport, thanks to dedicated Mint check-in lines, quicker security screenings, and priority boarding.
JetBlue Mint is available on coast-to-coast flights in the U.S. and some routes to Europe and the Caribbean, including JetBlue flights from New York to Los Angeles, Boston to San Francisco, and New York to San Juan and St. Maarten, among others.
How to book JetBlue Mint using rewards points
JetBlue uses revenue-based pricing rather than an award chart, so the cheaper your flight is in cash, the fewer JetBlue TrueBlue points you’ll need. Here’s how to book JetBlue Mint using rewards points.
First, you’ll navigate to JetBlue.com. Input your departure and arrival airports, choose between a one-way, round-trip, and multi-city itinerary, and select “Use TrueBlue points” at the top right-hand corner of the box. For this example, we’ll search for a Mint flight from New York to Amsterdam.
If you click on “Depart” and select a date, you’ll see the starting price for award tickets. However, these prices only apply to one-way tickets in economy class.
The next page will show award availability. Mint flights will be designated with a “by Mint” icon.
From there, you’ll see your flight options. You can only book an award ticket with TrueBlue points if you have enough miles to cover your fare; otherwise you’ll be prompted to book with a combination of cash and points.
You’ll then be taken to the checkout page, where you’ll input your travel information.
Then you’ll select your (fully lie-flat!) seat. Note: There’s an extra fee for Mint Studios.
Next, you’ll see the option to add extras, such as baggage and priority security, to your reservation. You’ll receive these services complimentary when flying Mint, though, so you can skip ahead.
Enter your payment information…
…then select or decline travel insurance.
Finally, click “Accept & Pay” — and just like that, you’ve booked a JetBlue Mint ticket!
Booking JetBlue Mint with partner airlines
Though it’s not a member of an airline alliance, JetBlue does have three airline partners that allow you to redeem TrueBlue points for flights: Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Before you blow all your points on that Mint seat, it’s worth checking their transfer ratios and redemption rates to maximize your miles.
Flights using Qatar Airways Avios are considerably cheaper than flights using JetBlue points, for one. To book JetBlue Mint flights using Qatar Privilege Club, you’ll first visit the Qatar Airways website and click over to the “My Calculator” feature, then select “Book an award flight.”
Once you’ve input your departure and arrival airports, fare class, and airline (make sure to select JetBlue), you’ll see options for booking your flight. Mint fares on Qatar typically start around 78,000 Avios each way.
If you don’t have Avios in your Qatar account, you can transfer points from American Express Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou, and Marriott Bonvoy.
Booking JetBlue Mint with transfer partners
You can also book JetBlue Mint service by using points from the airline’s transfer partners: Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Citi ThankYou Rewards.
Once you’ve transferred your credit card rewards points to your TrueBlue account, you’ll be free to book flights in the JetBlue fare class of your choosing, including Mint. Some programs, like Amex, even offer transfer bonuses, giving you more JetBlue TrueBlue points for every point you transfer into the program.
Tips for finding JetBlue Mint award seats
When you’re on the hunt for JetBlue Mint award seats, there are several factors to keep in mind.
First, consider the length of your flight. You’ll generally find Mint on longer treks (think: four-plus hours) rather than shorter JetBlue routes, such as New York to Boston.
Second, consider adjusting an existing reservation. Didn’t manage to nab a Mint award seat when you booked your flight? If you’re traveling on a route that offers Mint, you may be able to use TrueBlue points to bump yourself up to business class.
Award seats are released when JetBlue’s schedule goes online (331 days before a flight) but after that they can pop up at any time, so be ready to pounce when you see one you like.
Frequently asked questions about booking JetBlue Mint with points
What are the perks of flying JetBlue Mint?
When you fly JetBlue Mint, your experience begins at the airport, with a dedicated check-in line, expedited security, priority boarding, and priority bag claim. Once onboard, you’ll have a fully lie-flat seat, dedicated bin space, and amenities such as a memory foam pillow, blanket, headphones, and enhanced meals, wine, beer, cocktails, and dessert.
How many reward points do you need for JetBlue Mint fares?
JetBlue redemptions are not based on an award chart — instead, the number of TrueBlue points needed for a Mint seat depends on the cash price of the ticket. More expensive flights will cost more points, whereas cheaper fares will cost fewer points.
Can you use points to upgrade to Mint on JetBlue?
Yes, you can use points to upgrade to Mint on JetBlue if your existing flight was purchased with points.
Is JetBlue Mint worth it?
Yes, JetBlue Mint is absolutely worth it — it’s one of the best seats to fly on transcontinental or transatlantic flights, so if you can find award space, it’s a great use of your points.
How do I earn points with JetBlue?
You can earn points by booking a JetBlue flight or select partner flights, spending on a JetBlue credit card, or shopping and dining at select establishments.
You can also transfer Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Citi ThankYou Rewards to JetBlue TrueBlue.
How do I redeem points with JetBlue?
The easiest way to redeem points with JetBlue is by flying on the airline, especially in Mint. You can also cash in on JetBlue Vacations packages, flights on airline partners like Qatar Airways and Hawaiian, or by using Cash+Points to offset the cost of your award ticket.
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