The news release just went out:
Loyalty Earn and Redeem Across Both Airlines
Effective today:
- TrueBlue members can earn points and redeem them for flights across United’s global network, including United Express.
- MileagePlus members can earn and redeem miles on most flights across JetBlue’s network of top leisure destinations.1
When searching for flights with points or miles on JetBlue or United’s websites and mobile apps, customers will now see flight options across both airlines’ networks—making it easier than ever to turn everyday travel into meaningful rewards.
To
earn miles, points and tiles, TrueBlue members can enter their loyalty number when booking United-operated flights on United.com. Similarly, United MileagePlus members can enter theirs when booking JetBlue-operated flights on JetBlue.com.
To
redeem points or miles, members should continue booking award travel directly through their respective airline’s website, selecting the option to search with points or miles.2
“With reciprocal earning and redemption now available, Blue Sky is officially taking flight,” the airlines said in a joint statement. “We’re excited to give our loyalty members the ability to use the program of their choice when traveling across our complementary networks.”
Note the footnote:
Some select JetBlue routes are not eligible for MileagePlus accrual and redemption. Available redemption flights will appear on each airline’s booking channels.
There are no details on PQP accrual, although TrueBlue members earn Tiles for UA flights. No update on whether B6 BP can be used to access United Club.
Did a random search, and Mint flights between JFK-LAX can be booked for 80K miles.