Originally Posted by
Shawn02139
This seems like a very clever way to use points, no?
For example, we want a BOS>DCA ticket in the evening, that is running $350 or 29,900 points per passenger.
We can however redeem 11,500 points for a Blue/Flex ticket that morning (or 7,400 for a regular blue ticket, but then we'd have to pay $75).
We then stay up until 12:01 a.m. on our departure day, call jet blue, and as long as there are open seats on any of the afternoon/evening flights going to DCA or IAD, we can move to those for free?
Obviously we have to be prepared to take the 6 a.m. departure if there is a total sell-out (cancel ticket for a full refund since it's a flex ticket).
Yes, if the difference between the flight you want and the cheapest flight is > $75 or the points calculation makes sense, then it's certainly worth considering. Some folks won't want to chance it that there may not be seats on the flight they want, but if you're flexible, then it can work to your advantage. The value prop for Mosaics is highly beneficial given that you can change/cancel for no fee and up to a full 24 hours prior to your scheduled time. I use that benefit quite frequently.