JetBlue has announced changes to its loyalty program, mainly updates to elite status qualification and benefits. Here’s a breakdown:

JetBlue members earn 1 tile for every $100 spent, and 1 tile for every $1,000 spent on a co-branded credit card.

  • You earn one tile for every $100 you spend.
  • You can also earn one tile for every $1,000 you spend on the JetBlue credit card.

For every 10 tiles, you can choose one of the benefits below. The 5,000-point bonus seems like the best deal.

  • Early boarding. Get settled sooner with Group B boarding (excluding Blue Basic fares) .
  • Priority security. Access an expedited lane to security at dozens of airports where available.
  • Alcoholic drink. First beer, wine or liquor is free each flight (21+) .
  • JetBlue Vacations® bonus. 2X points bonus on a JetBlue Vacations package (one-time use) . (a)
  • 5,000-point bonus. Boost your TrueBlue balance with 5,000 bonus points.

You earn Mosaic 1 status at 50 tiles. After that, every additional 50 tiles gets you to the next Mosaic tier, up to Mosaic 4. The benefits vary by tier:

  • Mosaic 1 – 50 tiles:
    • Mosaic Boarding.
    • First two Checked Bags Free.
    • Beer, Wine & Liquor.
    • Even More® Space at Check-In.
    • Same-Day Switches.
    • Priority Security.
    • Dedicated Check-In.
    • Dedicated Support Line and Priority Chat Assistance.
    • Complimentary Upgrades on Heathrow Express.
  • Mosaic 2 – 100 tiles: Even More Space
      • Up to 7” more legroom at no extra charge during booking (pending availability) .
  • Mosaic 3 – 150 tiles: Move to Mint®
    • Four Move to Mint certificates that enable complimentary upgrades from core to any Mint seat.
    • Number of certificates required to upgrade varies.
  • Mosaic 4 – 250 tiles: Move to Mint Again + BLADE Airport helicopter transfers
    • Two additional Move to Mint certificates.
    • Credits that can be redeemed for four complimentary seats on BLADE Airport helicopter transfers between Manhattan and JFK or EWR.

Each time you move up a Mosaic tier, you also get a separate Perks You Pick benefit and can choose one of the following. Realistically, the points and statement credit seem the most useful.

  • FoundersCard Blue Membership: Enjoy 150+ premium travel, business, and lifestyle benefits—created exclusively for Mosaic members.
  • Pet Fee Waiver: Jet with your pet (cat or small dog) at no extra charge ($125 value per flight) .
  • $99 Statement Credit on Select JetBlue Cards: $99 one-time statement credit for JetBlue Plus or Business Card. (c)
  • 20-Tile Bonus: Get or gift a 20-tile boost to get to the next level faster.
  • 15,000-Point Bonus: Boost your TrueBlue balance with 15,000 bonus points.
  • Mint Suite Priority (arriving later in 2023) : Priority access to Mint Suite selection on select aircraft (pending availability) . Excludes Mint Studio™.

If you spend heavily enough on the credit card, then in theory you can earn JetBlue’s top elite tier that way alone. It really just depends on how much you value elite status benefits.