No, you can't board early on JetBlue flights if you're a military veteran. Early boarding on JetBlue flights is reserved for people with disabilities, frequent flyers with a high status level, active military members, and people with small kids.
However, if you're enrolled in the "Veterans Advantage" program, you are eligible for two different perks when flying with JetBlue:
5% discount on the base fare for all JetBlue flights.
JetBlue points are worth 1.08 cent to 1.5 cents when redeemed for airfare. The value of JetBlue points depends on how you redeem them. JetBlue points values also change over time. But you currently need 34,200 JetBlue points for a $485 round-trip flight flight from New York City to Los Angeles – a value of 1.39 cents per point.… read full answer
In general, the number of points needed for a flight fluctuates along with the actual fare price in dollars. JetBlue’s website tells us this straight up, saying, “While redemption levels vary, the amount of points a certain trip requires is directly tied to our current fares, and when flight fares are lower, so are Award Flight point fares.” That means JetBlue point values should remain fairly constant and not spike and crater all the time.
There are a few other key things you should be aware of regarding this frequent flyer program, too. For example, you can’t redeem JetBlue points for things like gift cards, but you can trade them for magazine subscriptions. And that could actually get you some high point values.
Latest JetBlue Points Values
JetBlue Point Redemption Option
Dollar Value
Cost in JetBlue Points
JetBlue Point Value
Round-trip flight from NYC to LA (Blue class – cheapest)
$485
34,200
1.39 cents
Round-trip flight from NYC to LA (Mint class – most expensive)
$3,395
313,200
1.08 cents
Round-trip flight from NYC to ORD (Blue class – cheapest)
$541
45,800
1.45 cents
Round-trip international flight from NYC to San Juan (Blue class – cheapest)
$465
31,900
1.42 cents
Round-trip international flight from NYC to San Juan (Blue Extra class – most expensive)
$517
36,100
1.40 cents
What you need to know about JetBlue points values:
The value of a JetBlue point ranges from 1.08 cent to 1.5 cents per point, according to WalletHub research.
A $485 flight from New York to Los Angeles costs 34,200 points, which is about 1.39 cents per point. That’s at the lowest boarding class.
JetBlue points tend to be worth less when redeemed for higher-class seats on the plane.
If you buy certain vacation packages from JetBlue, you may be able to get higher point values than by just booking a flight.
JetBlue points hold their value over time, never expiring due to inactivity.
If you’re looking to earn some extra JetBlue points, consider getting the JetBlue Card. It offers 10,000 points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days. Based on current JetBlue points values, that’s worth about a third of a cross-country flight.
Plus, the card gives 3 points per $1 spent on JetBlue purchases, 2 points per $1 spent at restaurants and grocery stores, and 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases. And to top it off, there’s no annual fee.
You need at least 12,500 to 73,400 points for a free flight on JetBlue, depending on the fare class, the destination and when you book. You can also use a combination of points and cash to book JetBlue flights.
Here are some examples of how many points you need for free JetBlue flights to popular destinations:… read full answer
Washington DC to Los Angeles: about 33,000 points
Washington DC to Miami, FL: about 33,000 points
Washington DC to San Jose, Costa Rica: about 48,800 points
Los Angeles to Austin, TX: about 12,500 points
Los Angeles to New York City: about 15,600 points
Los Angeles to Los Cabos, Mexico: about 17,600 points
San Francisco to New Orleans, LA: about 26,700 points
Denver, CO to Havana, Cuba: about 73,400 points
Boston to San Francisco: about 28,600 points
The points shown above reflect the requirements for free flights on JetBlue Airways on the weekend, during the destination's busy season.
For loyal JetBlue flyers, the JetBlue Card can help you earn points and get free flights faster. It offers an initial bonus of 10,000 points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days. Such a bonus could get you close to a free flight.
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