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JetBlue and United Unveil ‘Blue Sky’ Partnership to Share Loyalty Perks

Under an interline deal starting this fall, MileagePlus and TrueBlue members can use points on both carriers’ flights

Overview

  • Blue Sky enables reciprocal earning and redemption of miles on most United and JetBlue flights across their respective loyalty programs.
  • Passengers will be able to book each other’s flights directly on both airlines’ websites and mobile apps under the agreement.
  • JetBlue will allocate up to seven daily round-trip slots at JFK to United beginning in 2027, restoring United’s presence there.
  • The carriers will exchange eight Newark Liberty International Airport flight timings to rebalance their schedules.
  • Subject to regulatory approval, key elements of the partnership are expected to launch as early as fall 2025.