Bilt and BLADE launched a partnership back in 2024, offering Bilt members perks with BLADE. Well, this partnership has just been taken to the next level, as it’s now possible to redeem Bilt Cash on BLADE, and we’ve also seen BLADE bookings integrated directly into the Bilt app. Let’s cover all the details.
Details of the expanded Bilt & BLADE collaboration
Effective immediately, BLADE has been integrated into the Bilt app, meaning that Bilt members can now make BLADE flight bookings directly in the Bilt Travel Portal. Furthermore, it’s also finally possible to redeem Bilt Cash for flights on BLADE.
Specifically, members can now redeem Bilt Cash toward BLADE bookings — up to $350 per seat, for up to two flights per calendar year, for a total value of up to $700 per year. At checkout, available Bilt Cash credit will appear automatically as a payment option.
Bilt Cash can also be combined with Bilt Points and/or any linked card, meaning that it’s now also possible to redeem Bilt Points toward BLADE bookings, and points can be used to cover part or all of the cost of a booking.
When it comes to redeeming Bilt Cash on BLADE, each credit applies to one seat booking, so if your seat costs less than $350, remaining credit can’t be carried over (so you’re capped at two tickets, even if you don’t max out the $700). Furthermore, Bilt Cash applies to seat bookings online, and not to incidentals, like luggage.
This latest development complements the existing partnership between Bilt and BLADE:
- All Bilt members can earn 2x Bilt Points on BLADE bookings made through the Bilt Travel Portal
- Bilt Silver, Gold, and Platinum members receive 10% off BLADE bookings made through the Bilt app
- Bilt Gold and Platinum members have access to BLADE lounges, even on days when they’re not flying, including up to two drinks per visit
- Bilt Platinum members can claim one complimentary BLADE flight per year from Manhattan to New York Kennedy (JFK) or Newark (EWR), plus lounge access
This is finally another good use of Bilt Cash
For those who like BLADE, this partnership is great in general (personally I have an irrational fear of helicopters, so this has no appeal to me, but that’s besides the point).
That being said, there’s no denying that this is a great partnership in general:
- For those pursuing Bilt elite status, it’s great to get access to the BLADE lounge, and it’s particularly nice for Platinum members to get one free flight per year
- This is perhaps most exciting for redeeming Bilt Cash, given the limited opportunities there have been with that currency, especially for those who earn a lot of it through the no annual fee Bilt Blue Card (learn more), $95 annual fee Bilt Obsidian Card (learn more), and $495 Bilt Palladium Card (learn more) — read my Bilt credit card review and comparison (Rates & Fees)
- I guess it’s nice to have another option for redeeming Bilt Points, though I wouldn’t expect for this to be a particularly good use of points
Bottom line
Bilt and BLADE have just expanded their partnership. It’s now possible to book BLADE flights directly through the Bilt app, and with that, it’s also possible to redeem Bilt Cash toward BLADE flights. You can book up to two flights per year using Bilt Cash, for a total of up to $700 in value.
This all complements the existing partnership between Bilt and BLADE, which includes BLADE lounge access for Bilt Platinum and Gold members, and a free annual flight for Bilt Platinum members.
What do you make of the expanded Bilt and BLADE partnership?
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