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JetBlue launches aggressive status match targeting frequent flyers from rival airlines
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JetBlue is currently facing significant challenges and attempting a turnaround after reporting earnings of just $25 million in the second quarter, traditionally its strongest period. The airline has underperformed for 15 years, resulting in the departure of its CEO and the return of veteran talent.

In an effort to attract customers from competing airlines, JetBlue is offering to match the status of frequent flyers from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. This status can be maintained through spending on JetBlue's credit card.

The new strategy involves reducing unprofitable routes, including major cuts to operations in Los Angeles and transatlantic flights. The airline has already announced plans to exit 15 cities entirely and defer delivery of 44 Airbus aircraft.

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JetBlue’s revised focus will center on leisure travel and visiting friends and relatives, particularly with cross-country flights from New York JFK, Boston, and Florida. The airline will continue its operations to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean but will no longer prioritize corporate travel. Additionally, it has raised checked bag fees significantly and plans to introduce a domestic first class service in the coming years.

Over the past decade and a half, JetBlue has shifted towards resembling larger competitors like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. It offers more legroom in regular coach seats similar to Southwest Airlines, free Wi-Fi akin to Delta Air Lines, and seat-back entertainment screens like those found on Delta Air Lines and increasingly on United Airlines.

Despite being a smaller player deferring growth initiatives, JetBlue's frequent flyer program remains less attractive compared to those of United Airlines for redemptions or Delta Air Lines for elite frequent flyers. Furthermore, their strategic attempts to partner with American Airlines or acquire Spirit Airlines were thwarted by federal regulators. Investor Carl Icahn is also exerting pressure on the company.

JetBlue's reliability record places it among the less dependable carriers; however, it is actively courting top-tier customers from competitors through a public status match program. Although complicated, this initiative may appeal to travelers based in New York City, Boston, South Florida, and other locations.

The airline will match customers' status up to their first or second tiers but not their third tier. New status lasts for three months initially; subsequent spending determines future status levels (up to top tier). Customers might experience up to four weeks’ wait time for match requests—a delay criticized as "pure incompetence."

To request a match:

- Provide a screenshot of your frequent flyer program profile showing your full name and status.

- For mid-tier matches: Include a recent boarding pass or flight confirmation email showing your status.

- Supply your TrueBlue account number.

Status matches are available for Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan members as well as American Airlines', Delta Air Lines', and United Airlines' loyalty programs—but not for Southwest Airlines', Spirit Airlines', or Frontier Airlines' programs.

To maintain or upgrade status:

- Earn 10 qualifying points for first tier.

- Earn 25 qualifying points for second tier.

- Earn 40 qualifying points for top tier.

Points are earned at one point per $100 spent with JetBlue or per $1,000 spent using their co-branded credit card. Status extension or upgrades can be achieved through any combination of these spending methods.

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