JetBlue doesn’t belong to one of the major airline alliances, but instead, the airline has a variety of partnerships with individual airlines. Some of these are basic interline agreements, while others feature loyalty reciprocity.
Along those lines, JetBlue has been partnering with Condor for roughly a decade now. However, the airlines have just taken their partnership to the next level, with the introduction of loyalty reciprocity. I think the more interesting angle here is for JetBlue TrueBlue loyalists, so let me explain.
Redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points on Condor
Effective immediately, it’s possible to redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points for travel on Condor, which is Germany’s second largest long haul airline, after Lufthansa. Condor operates Airbus A330-900neos on long haul flights, with a pleasant business class experience. Here are the basics of these redemption opportunities:
- These awards are bookable directly on JetBlue’s website, on the homepage, by selecting the “use TrueBlue points” button
- Redemptions are possible for Condor’s entire route network, including across the Atlantic, and in short haul markets
- There are no carrier imposed surcharges on these redemptions
- Redemptions on Condor are possible in business class, premium economy, and economy
- While there’s not an award chart, award pricing seems to be a combination of zone based and segment based; that means you pay more if you have an itinerary that includes more than one segment
So, what is award pricing like? It seems like most one-way transatlantic awards cost 19,000 points in economy or 54,000 points in business class.
I’d consider this to be a useful redemption opportunity, since you can get outsized value compared to redeeming on JetBlue (where redemptions are revenue based).
JetBlue TrueBlue is now Condor’s second redemption partner in the United States, as you can also redeem Atmos Rewards points for travel on Condor (I apologize to those who are offended that I brought up Atmos Rewards… shame on me!). TrueBlue points can also be redeemed on some other partners, including Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways.
Earn JetBlue TrueBlue points on Condor
In addition to points redemption opportunities, we’re also seeing the opportunity for JetBlue TrueBlue members to earn points when flying with Condor. Specifically, you can find the points earning chart below.
As you can see, points earning can get a bit confusing when we’re talking about a revenue based frequent flyer program awarding points based on distance flown on partner airlines.
Personally, I’d prefer to earn Atmos Rewards points for flights on Condor, but I’m sure for many East Coast flyers, this might be a better fit.
Bottom line
JetBlue and Condor have just launched a loyalty partnership, which allows JetBlue TrueBlue members to earn and redeem points for travel on Condor. JetBlue is Condor’s second partner in the United States, after Alaska. More options for earning and redeeming points are always a good thing, so I’m happy to see this.
What do you make of this new JetBlue & Condor loyalty collaboration?
Membership is free and takes no more information than commenting as a guest. Earn status points for good contributions, and see fewer ads as your status grows.