JetBlue adds Condor award flights; Citi and Chase cardholders can book lie-flat seats to Germany

Condor operates Airbus A330-900neo aircraft on these routes with a refreshed business-class cabin arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration featuring lie-flat beds and direct aisle access. Special "Prime" seats offering additional privacy are also available for purchase at the front row.

Citi ThankYou Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards programs both offer point transfers to JetBlue TrueBlue at a 1:1 ratio. This makes them efficient methods for accumulating the required points for these redemptions. Other credit card programs such as Amex Membership Rewards transfer at less favorable rates (250:200), requiring more points—around 67,500—for the same flight. Capital One miles transfer at a rate of 5:3.

Promotional offers currently available include:

"Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees): For a limited time, earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 in the first three months of account opening."

"Chase Sapphire Reserve (see rates and fees): Earn 125,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening."

"Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees): Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $30,000 on purchases in the first six months of account opening."

According to JetBlue’s announcement: "JetBlue's new Condor partnership is one of the best-value ways to get to Europe in business class with credit card points." The airline notes that this option undercuts common redemption benchmarks set by competing loyalty programs while avoiding high surcharges found elsewhere.

The availability of large welcome bonuses on Citi and Chase cards enhances accessibility for those seeking premium transatlantic travel using rewards currencies transferable at optimal ratios.