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SIGNAL · JETBLUE-ADDS-SURCHARGES-ON-UNITED-INTERNATIONAL-AWARD-TICKETS · Apr 13

JetBlue adds surcharges on United international award tickets

JetBlue is adding surcharges to award tickets booked with United for international routes, altering the cost structure for TrueBlue members redeeming for United flights

Multiple sources

Why it matters

Affects 8 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines...).

What happened

JetBlue has announced the addition of surcharges on United international award tickets. This program change affects the cost of redeeming JetBlue TrueBlue points for flights operated by United Airlines on international routes. Travelers holding JetBlue points should account for these additional fees when booking United award space

Sources add · 1

  • One Mile at a Time: JetBlue TrueBlue Adds Surcharges On United Awards, Setting Bad Precedent In light of increased oil prices, we’ve seen airlines increase checked bag fees, and we’ve also seen them increase carrier imposed surcharges on…

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