The Truth about TrueBlue Point Value
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Programs: BA GGL, AA EXP and former CK, DL Plat, UA Gold MM
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The Truth about TrueBlue Point Value
I've read through the dashboard and numerous posts hoping to gain enough information as a B6 newbie to understand what TrueBlue points are really worth. Excuse me if this is clearly explained somewhere else, but I haven't seen it.
So far I am earning points rapidly by commuting on their Mint product which is among the best transcon premium products in the sky today. With that, my points are racking up quickly, but how much they are worth is not clear.
I can see the range of points required for B6 network flights. But calling to determine the number of points needed for a First Class booking on Hawaiian only yielded disappointing news that goes unaddressed on the JetBlue site. I'm being told that you cannot use TrueBlue points for first class on Hawaiian. True or False? Can I use points on partner Emirates for the first class suite product to the middle east? How about South Africa?
Is there a chart? A 3rd party thoughtful interpretation of the points value and how many are needed to use on partner airlines etc?
What are the smartest uses for the TrueBlue points?
Upgrading a rev ticket to the even more room portion of cabin as a mosaic?
Pure point award ticket on Mint?
I'd be grateful for any context and clarity that can be shared to give me a true value of these points and how to best use 'em. Thank you very much.
So far I am earning points rapidly by commuting on their Mint product which is among the best transcon premium products in the sky today. With that, my points are racking up quickly, but how much they are worth is not clear.
I can see the range of points required for B6 network flights. But calling to determine the number of points needed for a First Class booking on Hawaiian only yielded disappointing news that goes unaddressed on the JetBlue site. I'm being told that you cannot use TrueBlue points for first class on Hawaiian. True or False? Can I use points on partner Emirates for the first class suite product to the middle east? How about South Africa?
Is there a chart? A 3rd party thoughtful interpretation of the points value and how many are needed to use on partner airlines etc?
What are the smartest uses for the TrueBlue points?
Upgrading a rev ticket to the even more room portion of cabin as a mosaic?
Pure point award ticket on Mint?
I'd be grateful for any context and clarity that can be shared to give me a true value of these points and how to best use 'em. Thank you very much.
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Great article, thanks for sharing.
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#9
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With JetBlue you’re maxed out generally at 1.45 cents per point for economy and 1.3 cents for Mint business class. (Mint used to offer better value of up to 1.7 cents, but JetBlue has sinced raised the minimum redemption from 35,000 to 46,000.
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I'm coming up on 6 months since I last did the research and plan to run the data again at some point relatively soon, but other than the change in Mint I do not expect to see an across-the-board "stealth devaluation" in the numbers. And there is no one else producing any comprehensive collection of information to show otherwise.
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I'm coming up on 6 months since I last did the research and plan to run the data again at some point relatively soon, but other than the change in Mint I do not expect to see an across-the-board "stealth devaluation" in the numbers. And there is no one else producing any comprehensive collection of information to show otherwise.
#13
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Long Beach
Programs: Trueblue Mosaic
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I couldn't agree more with your complaints over the outrageous increase in points needed for EMS. I've complained as well. It seems our complaints are falling on deaf ears. Too bad Mosaic members can't band together somehow and complain with a voice loud enough to make B6 listen.