United Airlines and JetBlue launch Blue Sky partnership allowing cross-earning and redemption of rewards

For those seeking to earn United miles on JetBlue flights, bookings must be made through JetBlue’s website with “United MileagePlus” selected as the loyalty program. MileagePlus members will earn 5 miles per dollar spent, with higher rates for Premier elite members. However, some routes—including Newark to Aruba, Cancun (Mexico), Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)—are excluded from earning United miles. Only specific fare classes are eligible for accrual.

MileagePlus members should note that flights credited from JetBlue will not count toward Premier Qualifying Points or Premier Qualifying Flights for elite status.

JetBlue TrueBlue members can earn points by booking United-operated flights via United’s website and selecting “JetBlue TrueBlue” as their loyalty program. The earning rate is 5 points per dollar for standard members and an additional 3 points per dollar for Mosaic elites. Unlike United's policy for its members on JetBlue flights, TrueBlue members can accrue progress toward Mosaic status through these partner bookings.

Redemption options are now available across both airlines’ networks but may vary in value. For example, redeeming MileagePlus miles for a Boston-to-Fort Lauderdale flight on JetBlue may require 20,000 miles one-way. Conversely, booking a nonstop United flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Rome Fiumicino through JetBlue could cost 40,000 TrueBlue points one-way; however, premium cabin awards like Economy Plus or Polaris are not currently offered through this arrangement.

Looking ahead, reciprocal elite status benefits—such as priority boarding and extra-legroom seating—are expected in early 2026. At that time, United Premier elites will access perks like JetBlue’s EvenMore product when flying JetBlue routes and vice versa for Mosaic elites on United’s Economy Plus product.

By early 2026, customers will also be able to purchase revenue tickets on either carrier’s website or mobile app regardless of which airline operates the flight. Additional developments include plans for United to return service to JetBlue’s hub at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York by 2027.

The Blue Sky partnership aims to broaden options for frequent flyers whose preferred carrier may have limited presence on certain routes.