United and JetBlue are expanding their Blue Sky agreement with more benefits for frequent flyers and elites across both airlines. First there was codeshares and the ability to earn miles on select flights of each airline. Next up, there was the ability to redeem miles for award flights on each airlines. Now come the elite like benefits across both airlines.
The most anticipated elements of the Blue Sky collaboration between JetBlue and United Airlines begin this week. Now eligible TrueBlue and MileagePlus members can enjoy reciprocal loyalty perks and benefits when traveling across either airlines’ networks.
- 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
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. JetBlue and United are delivering on their commitment to create a more connected travel experience for customers.
At this time upgrades are not available across airlines, but many other perks are. This partnership should help expand Jetblue’s reach beyond the East Coast and help United in the New York-JFK market.
This now means of the major airlines in the United States, only Delta and Southwest are going at it alone. American Airlines and Alaska are partners and United and JetBlue are partners. This also reminds me of the 2000s pre-consolidation when the USA had multiple airlines working together. Such as Northwest Airlines, Alaska and Continental.
Jetblue and United are offering more benefits to frequent flyers. Will this make you want to fly either of them?
