Reciprocal Elite Benefits for JetBlue and United Members
JetBlue and United today announced one of the most anticipated elements of their Blue Sky collaboration. Beginning this week, eligible TrueBlue® and MileagePlus® members can enjoy reciprocal loyalty perks and benefits when traveling across either airlines’ networks.
The integration of the airlines’ reciprocal loyalty benefits follows the successful launch of JetBlue and United’s interline agreement and sales, which allows customers to earn and redeem points and book flights on either carrier’s website.
Elite Benefits
Eligible TrueBlue and MileagePlus members who include their frequent flier number (either TrueBlue or MileagePlus) on their booking can now expect the following benefits when traveling across either airline’s network, including:
- Priority boarding
- When traveling on JetBlue, Premier® Platinum and Premier® 1K® members will board with Group 1; Premier Gold members with Group 2; and Premier Silver members with Group 3
- When traveling on United, Mosaic 2, 3 and 4 members will board with Group 1 and Mosaic 1 members will board with Group 2
- Complimentary access to extra legroom seating at check-in
- Includes EvenMore seating when traveling on JetBlue
- Includes Economy Plus® seating when traveling on United
- Priority check-in and security
- Complimentary preferred seat selection after booking
- One free checked bag plus priority bag handling
- Same-day standby options
What’s Next
Since the launch of Blue Sky last May, customers can book and purchase flights across both airline’s websites via the airlines’ industry interline agreement and earn and redeem loyalty currency across eligible itineraries. In the future, customers will be able to travel on both JetBlue and United within a single connected interline ticket, streamlining access to JetBlue’s leading leisure network alongside United’s expansive domestic and global footprint, including United Express.
