Jetblue Upgrades
Mar 17, 2018, 2:28 am
#106
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
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The wonderful thing is that op-ups to Mint are done before boarding begins, so there's no way they would know about no-shows until after the op-up is processed. The OLCI cutoff is actually after boarding begins (except for international flights) so it's entirely possible for the flight to end up going out with op-ups with seats open in the back
Apr 23, 2018, 8:25 am
#107
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 57
I originally booked 3 tickets for Blue fare BOS-LAS for $233 & Mint was $1149 at the time (February booking for May trip). Mint went down to $599 in the last few weeks, so I called JetBlue & upgraded the tickets by paying difference in fare (no change fee).
Sep 16, 2018, 1:13 pm
#108
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: LAX/MXP
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 564
Hi there, new to JetBlue and this forum! I usually travel OneWorld, mostly BA and AA.
Excited to do my first LAX-JFK in Mint. The outbound leg is in economy though. Is there a way to upgrade to Mint from "manage my flight" page?
Is there a change fee? Are there any airport offers or special upgrade sales, maybe closer to departure?
Any insides is much appreciated since I am a total jetblue newbie.
THank you!
Excited to do my first LAX-JFK in Mint. The outbound leg is in economy though. Is there a way to upgrade to Mint from "manage my flight" page?
Is there a change fee? Are there any airport offers or special upgrade sales, maybe closer to departure?
Any insides is much appreciated since I am a total jetblue newbie.
THank you!
Sep 16, 2018, 2:48 pm
#109
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Location: PSM
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At the airport you can buy up if seats are unsold. It is a fixed price based on route last I checked. And no guarantee that the fixed price will be less than the fare difference. I think JFK-LAX was $649 for the at-gate upfare recently. More details about those rates are a few posts back in this thread.
Last edited by sbm12; Sep 16, 2018 at 2:55 pm
Sep 16, 2018, 7:10 pm
#111
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Reports are mixed but many claim success in asking for it to be refunded when on the phone with the agent making the change.
Sep 18, 2018, 12:09 pm
#113
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: santa monica, ca
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 201
So you're saying there's a chance?
So I just read this entire thread. I have never flown the mint product but my wife did LAX-JFK and loved it. She was dissapointed that all the pods were taken by the time she booked it last minute, But loved it none the less. And I should add that she flew the delta one product on the return and it compared well only no lounge at jet blue.
OIkay --My situation is that I only fly JFK-LAX and LAX-JFK about 4 times a year with an 8 year old in tow--and i am looking to swtich from AA to Jet Blue coach.
So what are my chances of being upgraded to Mint at the gate? Just kidding. Couldn't resist.
OIkay --My situation is that I only fly JFK-LAX and LAX-JFK about 4 times a year with an 8 year old in tow--and i am looking to swtich from AA to Jet Blue coach.
So what are my chances of being upgraded to Mint at the gate? Just kidding. Couldn't resist.
Last edited by Edwardvan; Sep 18, 2018 at 12:13 pm Reason: wrong airport
Oct 21, 2018, 2:03 pm
#116
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JFK-LAX last night on the 10:35 PM flight. I inquired about an upgrade to Mint (ExpertFlyer showered J6) and was told $689. As I had 6A with no one in 6B I declined.
Oct 14, 2020, 2:08 am
#118
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Gold, SPG
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Any success (or datapoints) during COVID pandemic?
Flying east to visit my mom in a week — then back a week later — and curious if anyone has had success upgrading to Mint, either by paying at the gate or asking for a complimentary upgrade. Anyone have datapoints from the last seven months, and ideally the last three months?
Oct 14, 2020, 4:27 am
#119
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Location: New England
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There are no complimentary upgrades, and as far as I know, Mint is also capacity controlled (aisle seats are not used unless you're traveling with someone) If a seat is available (window or suite) then you would be paying a flat fee at the gate to move up. The rate depends on the route, and I don't know what they're charging these days.
You can also upfare to Mint prior to T-24 for no fees, just the fare difference, by calling in. If your fare difference (not sure what they're charging for Mint during these times) is less than $400, it's a better idea to upfare instead of buying up at the gate. (Prior to the pandemic, they were charging something like $549 at the gate to upgrade to Mint)
You can also upfare to Mint prior to T-24 for no fees, just the fare difference, by calling in. If your fare difference (not sure what they're charging for Mint during these times) is less than $400, it's a better idea to upfare instead of buying up at the gate. (Prior to the pandemic, they were charging something like $549 at the gate to upgrade to Mint)
Oct 14, 2020, 4:51 am
#120
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 325
My friend (non-Mosaic) was able to upgrade from EMS to Mint one hour before boarding at the gate for $309 for JFK-LAS and then LAS-JFK last month. Snagged the 2nd to last Mint seat and the last Mint seat, respectively.
There are no complimentary upgrades, and as far as I know, Mint is also capacity controlled (aisle seats are not used unless you're traveling with someone) If a seat is available (window or suite) then you would be paying a flat fee at the gate to move up. The rate depends on the route, and I don't know what they're charging these days.
You can also upfare to Mint prior to T-24 for no fees, just the fare difference, by calling in. If your fare difference (not sure what they're charging for Mint during these times) is less than $400, it's a better idea to upfare instead of buying up at the gate. (Prior to the pandemic, they were charging something like $549 at the gate to upgrade to Mint)
You can also upfare to Mint prior to T-24 for no fees, just the fare difference, by calling in. If your fare difference (not sure what they're charging for Mint during these times) is less than $400, it's a better idea to upfare instead of buying up at the gate. (Prior to the pandemic, they were charging something like $549 at the gate to upgrade to Mint)