United Airlines and JetBlue Launch ‘Blue Sky’, a Collaboration Linking Loyalty Programs

United Airlines and JetBlue have today announced the launch of ‘Blue Sky’, a unique consumer collaboration that links loyalty programs. MileagePlus and TrueBlue members will soon be able to earn and use miles and points when flying with either airline.

United Airlines and JetBlue Launch 'Blue Sky', Which Loyalty Programs, Offers Reciprocal Benefits, and More - Courtesy United Airlines/PRNewswire

On Thursday (May 29, 2025), United Airlines and JetBlue announced the launch of ‘Blue Sky’, a unique consumer collaboration linking United’s MileagePlus® and JetBlue’s TrueBlue loyalty programs.  MileagePlus members will soon be able to earn and redeem miles on JetBlue, including hundreds of flights out of New York City and Boston, while TrueBlue members can earn and use points on United flights, including popular destinations such as Cape Town and Tahiti.  Additionally, loyalty benefits like priority boarding, complimentary access to preferred and extra legroom seats, and same-day standby/switch will be honored across both carriers.  United and JetBlue will also offer flights on one another’s website and app for seamless bookings. 

As part of the agreement, JetBlue will provide United access to slots at New York-JFK for up to seven daily round-trip flights out of Terminal 6 to begin as early as 2027.  JetBlue and United will also exchange eight flight timings at Newark as part of a net-neutral exchange. Additionally, United will move its website and mobile app’s ability to sell hotels, rental cars, cruises and travel insurance, on both a stand-alone and package basis, to new technology and services provided by JetBlue's Paisly platform.

In Thursday’s announcement, JetBlue’s CEO, Joanna Geraghty, said,

“This collaboration with United is a bold step forward for the industry — one that brings together two customer-focused airlines to deliver more choices for travelers and value across our networks.  United’s global reach perfectly complements JetBlue’s East Coast leisure network, and significantly expands the options and benefits for TrueBlue members, no matter where in the world they are traveling.  This is a clear win for our customers and crewmembers, and supports our JetForward strategy.”

Also commenting on the launch of Blue Sky, United’s CEO, Scott Kirby, said,

“Blue Sky reflects our airlines’ shared focus on innovation and the customer experience.  The JetBlue brand is tied to a great product and under Joanna’s leadership the airline continues to deliver for customers.  We’re always looking for ways to give our MileagePlus members even more value and benefits and this collaboration gives them new, unique ways to use their hard-earned miles and find options that fit their schedule.  Plus, our employees are really excited about United’s return to JFK for the longer-term and we’re all looking forward to starting up flights very soon.”

This infographic summarizes some of the benefits customers will enjoy over time, subject to change. JetBlue and United will share more details about the timing of these features later this year - Courtesy United Airlines/PRNewswire

Subject to regulatory review, reciprocal Blue Sky benefits will begin rolling out as early as fall 2025.  The Blue Sky collaboration includes an interline agreement, not a codeshare, meaning each airline will continue to publish and market flights independently under their own brand and flight numbers.  In the future, whether flying on United or JetBlue, eligible customers will enjoy Priority treatment for Check-in, boarding, security and baggage, access to preferred and extra legroom seats, a free first checked bag, and same-day changes and switches.

Source(s): United Airlines/PRNewswire, JetBlue