JetBlue has announced a series of changes to its loyalty program in 2026. The updates are both positive and negative (of course the airline only highlights the positives in the press release, and buries the negatives on another page), though one new perk stands out as being particularly cool, if you ask me.
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JetBlue TrueBlue Mosaic changes for 2026
JetBlue’s elite-level Mosaic members can expect some changes to their perks in 2026. Let’s go over the details — the first four changes are positive, while the last three changes are negative. How you feel about these changes will depend on what type of traveler you are.
JetBlue introduces family tiles earning
JetBlue TrueBlue members can qualify for elite status based on how many tiles they rack up. You earn one tile for every $100 in qualifying spending with JetBlue (you can also earn tiles with credit card spending, but that’s not relevant for the purposes of this update).
Starting February 1, 2026, tiles earned by children (ages 12 and under) will count toward the listed adult’s perks and Mosaic status. In other words, if you’re traveling with one kid, you’ll qualify for status twice as fast, and if you’re traveling with two kids, you’ll qualify for status three times as fast.
This is the first time that we’ve seen the concept of family status qualification at a major US airline, so that’s pretty awesome, and a major incentive for families to fly JetBlue.
JetBlue increases Mosaic points bonuses
JetBlue TrueBlue Mosaic members currently earn 3x bonus points per dollar spent on JetBlue flights, which acts as their elite bonus (on top of regular points earning rates).
Starting February 1, 2026, higher tier Mosaic members will earn bigger bonuses. Specifically, Mosaic 1 & 2 members will continue to earn 3x points, Mosaic 3 members will earn 4x points, and Mosaic 4 members will earn 5x points. So a Mosaic 4 member booking a standard fare would earn an impressive 11x points per dollar spent.
JetBlue gives more upgrades to Mosaic 4 members
In addition to earning more bonus points, JetBlue Mosaic 4 members will also start earning two more Move to Mint certificates each year, for a total of four. So that gives JetBlue’s most loyal flyers more opportunities to upgrade.
JetBlue adds extra month of Mosaic status
Historically, JetBlue Mosaic status has expired at the end of the calendar year. Starting in 2026, status will be valid for an additional month, through January 31. This is a logical change purely in terms of logistics, since flights and credit card points often don’t post right away, so it creates a bit of a buffer.
You don’t want to downgrade a loyal flyer who has actually completed the activity required to earn status, just because rewards don’t post instantly.
JetBlue cuts Mosaic checked bag perk
Starting February 1, 2026, JetBlue will be changing the free checked bag perk for Mosaic members. Mosaic, 2, 3, & 4 members, will continue to get two free checked bags on all JetBlue flights. However, JetBlue Mosaic 1 members will have that allowance reduced to one free checked bag.
This is of course negative, but unfortunately follows a larger industry trend of entry level elite members only getting one free checked bag. As JetBlue has moved to a multi-tier Mosaic system, it’s not surprising to see this. Mint bookings will continue to include two free checked bags as well.
JetBlue limits EvenMore companion upgrades
Starting February 1, 2026, JetBlue will be changing how upgrades to EvenMore seating work for Mosaic members. All Mosaic members will still enjoy free upgrades to EvenMore — at booking for Mosaic 2, 3, & 4, and at check-in for Mosaic 1.
However, instead of including this perk for up to eight travel companions for all Mosaic members, it will instead be included for up to two travel companions for Mosaic 1 & 2 members, and for up to four travel companions for Mosaic 3 & 4 members.
JetBlue restricts Mosaic free alcoholic drink perk
Starting February 1, 2026, JetBlue Mosaic members will receive only one complimentary alcoholic drink when flying in standard economy, and additional alcoholic beverages will need to be purchased. Additional alcoholic drinks are available in EvenMore, Mint, and on transatlantic flights.
Historically, JetBlue has offered up to three alcoholic drinks, so that’s quite a cut to that benefit.
My take on the JetBlue TrueBlue Mosaic changes
It goes without saying that these changes are a mixed bag. JetBlue has been making a lot of changes to its loyalty program in recent times, and generally speaking, they’ve been positive.
Nowadays US airlines earn much of their profits from loyalty programs, and this is an area where JetBlue historically just hasn’t made enough of an effort. The airline is finally starting to change that, by making elite perks richer, doing more to engage members, and even increasingly rolling out partner redemptions.
However, as you can see, these changes aren’t entirely positive. I appreciate the effort put into the creative perks being added, like family elite status qualification. Meanwhile the negative changes either mostly align JetBlue more with the industry, or are intended to cut costs among those passengers who really maximize perks.
JetBlue has been struggling with profitability in recent years, but there’s no reason that the airline shouldn’t be able to move in Alaska’s general direction, in terms of being a smaller and loved coastal player. I suppose JetBlue’s biggest disadvantage is that it has a number two spot to Delta in its two biggest hubs, in Boston (BOS) and New York (JFK), and a key to success is to be in a dominant position in a market.
Bottom line
JetBlue TrueBlue is making some updates to its Mosaic program in 2026. There are several positive changes, including that adults will be able to earn elite status qualification for their kids, elite members will get bigger points bonuses, top elites will get more upgrade certificates, and status will be valid one month longer.
However, there are also some negative changes. Mosaic members will see new limits on checked bags, EvenMore companion seating, and alcoholic drinks.
What do you make of JetBlue’s TrueBlue changes?
@Ben
Can you please ask B6 to confirm the rumor that M1's with JB+ card will still get a second checked bag? (Hoping this is true, before I move all my 2026 travel)
A negative thst you didnt dicuss is Move to Mint certificates aren't 1:1. Jetblue has devalued them for most flights requiring 2 and European flights requiring 3. Mosaic 4 members may get more certificates, but it doesn't mean they will get more access to Mint inventory for free.
This makes sense because most other US airlineS do not allow complimentary upgrades to business class TATL.
These are net negative changes for all Mosaic members. (The only real positive is more Mint upgrade certs for Mosaic 4).
Allowing only a single free drink in economy for elites is unbelievably cheap, while also gutting companion upgrades and checked bags (for Mosaic 1).
In fact, there's almost no benefit in even reaching for Mosaic 1 anymore, if you get the $99 credit card. Both now only offer one free bag, and a single...
These are net negative changes for all Mosaic members. (The only real positive is more Mint upgrade certs for Mosaic 4).
Allowing only a single free drink in economy for elites is unbelievably cheap, while also gutting companion upgrades and checked bags (for Mosaic 1).
In fact, there's almost no benefit in even reaching for Mosaic 1 anymore, if you get the $99 credit card. Both now only offer one free bag, and a single free Mosaic drink is only worth about $4.50 per flight (with cc 50% off). Not only that, but if you're sure you wont need to cancel or change flight, then fly Basic fares...because again, there's practically no reason to spend the $40-100 more each way to fly Blue fares and you'll still get the free checked bag with credit card.
Still waiting for the domestic 1st class
Mint lie-flat is far superior to recliners.
Mint is already better (lie flat), and flies transcon in several key domestic routes.
The issue is Mint isn't universal across the fleet. I fly out of ISP to FLl, PBI, and MCO. Mint isnt offered on any of those aircraft.
I'd say these are net positive changes. They might be able to get over the hump and begin to reduce Delta's market share advantage. They need people to experience JetBlue so more people realize that JetBlue is much better than Delta. The family mileage will help. They should have made the cutoff age higher.
I don’t know what’s better than Delta. I’ve just completed the 25/25 challenge and my impression of JetBlue is cancellations, delays, crap app, crap IT, crap customer service… The irony is that now I have all the miles and elite status, but I dread flying JetBlue again…
If they actually open lounges at JFK (still, supposedly, later this year), and BOS in 2026, that's most-impressive to me. JFK T5 has sorely needed a lounge, since it opened in 2008, and especially since jetBlue started Mint service in 2014. (Would be nice if they had one at LAX, FLL, MCO, and SJU, too).
Not all positive sir - Mosaic 2 doesn't only gets to book Even More Space at booking for 2 others. For a family of 4, that stings!
@ Anthony Magliacca -- Yowzers, they really left out any mention of the negative changes in the press release, so I'm updating the post now. Thanks!
Oof. It’s almost as if a press release by a company isn’t designed to highlight bad things. Glad we have a cohort of status-sleuths ready to dissect the fine-print!