Starting this week, members of United’s and JetBlue’s respective loyalty programs will get reciprocal benefits and perks when traveling across either airline’s network.
Qualifying TrueBlue and MileagePlus members who include their frequent flier number on their booking are now eligible for priority boarding, check-in, and security; complimentary access to extra legroom seating at check-in; complimentary preferred seat selection after booking; one free checked bag plus priority bag handling; and same-day standby options.
Benefit levels depend on membership status in some cases, most notably with 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.
The latest integration between United and JetBlue is part of the carriers’ broader “Blue Sky” partnership framework. The alliance, which came into effect last year, already allows customers to earn and redeem points and book flights on either airline’s website.
The partners hinted in February that reciprocal perks would come online by the spring.
“We are always looking for new ways to elevate the experience for our most loyal customers and this latest enhancement to our Blue Sky collaboration offers even greater value to our brand loyal customers,” Ed Pouthier, JetBlue’s vice president of loyalty and personalization, said in a news release.
Airline officials have said that, as the partnership continues to expand, customers will be able to travel on both United and JetBlue with a single connected interline ticket.
