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JetBlue’s first-ever premium credit card offers lounge access, priority boarding, free checked bags and more

Available for applications today, the Premier Card launches with a limited time offer to boost TrueBlue^® points and tiles toward Mosaic status

NEW YORK, January 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced the launch of the JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard^®, issued by Barclays US Consumer Bank, designed to unlock incredible value for frequent travelers and everyday spenders. With elite benefits, such as complimentary lounge access, the Premier Card makes the JetBlue experience more rewarding than ever before.

Starting today, customers can apply for the JetBlue Premier Card and take advantage of a limited-time offer: 70,000 TrueBlue points and 5 tiles toward Mosaic qualification after spending $5,000 in the first three months. This promotion gives Premier Cardmembers a head start toward Mosaic status, unlocking perks like EvenMore^® upgrades and additional free checked bags.

"Adding products and perks our customers want is a key part of our JetForward plan, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce the JetBlue Premier Card," said Chris Buckner, JetBlue’s vice president of loyalty and partnerships. "As our first-ever premium credit card, designed with input from our customers and most loyal Mosaic members, it builds on the perks of our TrueBlue and Mosaic programs to deliver more benefits both on the ground and in the air. With features crafted to compete with other top-tier travel cards, the Premier Card gives JetBlue fans more reasons to love our award-winning experience, while earning extra points and enjoying exclusive benefits before takeoff."

"We are thrilled to announce the launch of the new JetBlue Premier Card, marking a significant milestone in our successful decade-long partnership with JetBlue," said Tim Mills, head of JetBlue Partnership at Barclays US Consumer Bank. "With this new card, we are excited to meet the growing demand for premium benefits and experiences, continuing our commitment to deliver exceptional value and service to JetBlue’s loyal customers."

Premier Benefits for Premium Travel

The JetBlue Premier Card has an annual fee of $499 (and $150 for each authorized user) and includes a range of travel benefits designed to enhance every trip:

• JetBlue Lounge Access: Premier Cardmembers and one guest will enjoy complimentary access to JetBlue's recently announced lounges arriving at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 5 in late 2025 and Boston Logan International Airport’s (BOS) Terminal C soon after.

• Priority Pass™ Lounge Access: Access more than 1,500 lounges, Minute Suites, Be Relax Spas and more in over 600 airports in more than 145 countries for the Cardmember and one guest.

• Paisly^® Statement Credits: Earn up to $300 in annual statement credits for Paisly travel purchases, with a $50 credit for each qualifying transaction of $250 or more (up to six transactions per calendar year).

• Global Entry & TSA PreCheck^®: Receive a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee statement credit up to $120 every four years.

• Group A Boarding: Enjoy priority boarding on JetBlue-operated flights for all cardmembers and up to four eligible travel companions.

• First Checked Bag Free: Premier Cardmembers and up to three companions on the same reservation will receive one free checked bag when JetBlue-operated flights are purchased with the JetBlue Premier Card.

• Anniversary Bonus: Receive 5,000 bonus points each year after your account anniversary and payment of the annual fee.

• Points Redemption Bonus: Get 10% of redeemed points back after traveling on a JetBlue-operated Award Flight.

• Points Payback: Redeem points for a statement credit on purchases of $25 or more.

• In-Flight Discounts: Save 50% on eligible food and drink purchases aboard JetBlue-operated flights.

• No Foreign Transaction Fees