JetBlue and United Airlines have launched a new partnership called Blue Sky, enabling shared loyalty rewards and award flight bookings regardless of miles earned. This arrangement is not a merger or codeshare but allows both airlines to optimize gate space at major airports, enhancing service for travelers. United members gain priority handling and extra perks, while JetBlue members experience similar benefits. The collaboration also opens up new destinations for United's mileage users, expanding their travel possibilities beyond existing routes. This partnership particularly boosts access to New York's JFK and Newark for both airlines.
We're always looking for ways to give United Airlines MileagePlus members even more value and benefits, and Blue Sky will do just that with new, unique ways to use your hard-earned miles and find options that fit your schedule.
The 'unique consumer collaboration' has been dubbed Blue Sky. However, the airlines have clarified that the move is not a merger, nor a codeshare.
Members of United's MileagePlus program will receive priority bag handling, check-in, and security. Travelers will also receive a minimum of one free checked bag and other perks such as extra legroom seats.
The partnership also provides the opportunity for United frequent flyers to use miles on destinations that the airline does not currently fly to, such as Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts; Cartagena, Colombia; and Ponce, Puerto Rico.
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