JetBlue Plus Card
The JetBlue Plus is the best mid-tier JetBlue card. At $99 you earn 6x on JetBlue, get a free first checked bag, 5,000 anniversary points, and a 10% rebate on award redemptions. Spend $50,000 and you earn Mosaic 1 status without ever flying.
Pros & cons
- 70,000-point welcome offer with only $1,000 spend plus annual fee requirement
- 10% rebate on all TrueBlue award redemptions -- extends every points redemption
- 6x on JetBlue purchases -- highest earning rate for JetBlue spending
- 5,000 anniversary points offset more than half the annual fee each year
- Free first checked bag for you and up to 3 companions
- Status pathway to Mosaic 1 via card spend without flying
- $99 annual fee must be paid to qualify for the welcome offer within 90 days
- TrueBlue uses dynamic pricing -- point values fluctuate by flight and date
- 2x on restaurants and groceries is below competitors
- No lounge access -- JetBlue has no branded lounges
- Mosaic status via spending requires $50,000 annually
Who this card is for
Regular JetBlue flyers who check bags and want to reduce travel costs
Travelers who frequently redeem award flights and benefit from the 10% rebate
New Yorkers, Bostonians, and Florida travelers in JetBlue's primary markets
Those who want a low spend-threshold welcome offer with useful ongoing benefits
Travelers who fly JetBlue fewer than 3-4 times per year
Those who want lounge access
Heavy grocery and dining spenders who get higher rates from Chase, Amex, or Capital One
Earning rates
Benefits breakdown
The JetBlue Plus earns strongest on JetBlue flights and delivers a 10% redemption rebate and free bags that provide consistent value for regular flyers.
What to look out for
Annual Fee Must Be Paid to Earn Welcome Bonus
The 70,000-point bonus requires both $1,000 in purchases AND payment of the annual fee within 90 days.
TrueBlue Uses Dynamic Pricing
The same route can cost more points during peak demand. There is no fixed award chart.
Mosaic via Spending Is a High Bar
Earning Mosaic 1 requires $50,000 in annual purchases. For most cardholders, Mosaic must be earned through flying.
