# JetBlue and United Launch Reciprocal Elite Benefits Under Blue Sky Alliance

_May 19 18:07_

Tags: JetBlue, United, United Airlines, Blue Sky, JetBlue TrueBlue, MileagePlus, TrueBlue, United MileagePlus, policy change, airline

JetBlue and United Airlines have activated reciprocal elite benefits for their TrueBlue and MileagePlus members, including priority boarding, free checked bags, and preferred seating on partner networks

## Summary

JetBlue and United Airlines have officially launched reciprocal elite benefits as part of their 'Blue Sky' collaboration. Beginning in mid-May 2026, eligible members can enjoy priority services when traveling on the partner carrier. For United Premier members flying on JetBlue:
- Premier Platinum and 1K members board with Group 1.
- Premier Gold members board with Group 2.
- Premier Silver members board with Group 3. For JetBlue Mosaic members flying on United:
- Mosaic 2, 3, and 4 members board with Group 1.
- Mosaic 1 members board with Group 2. Shared benefits for eligible members on both airlines include:
- Complimentary access to extra legroom seating (EvenMore on JetBlue, Economy Plus on United) at check-in.
- Priority check-in and security.
- Complimentary preferred seat selection after booking.
- One free checked bag plus priority bag handling. This follows the earlier launch of mileage earning and interline booking capabilities. Members must include their frequent flyer number on the booking to receive benefits. Terms and conditions apply

Sources add:
• One Mile at a Time: United & JetBlue Roll Out Reciprocal Elite Perks Live: How Generous Are They? In May 2025, United and JetBlue announced plans to roll out a partnership , which is being marketed as Blue Sky
• The Points Guy: JetBlue, United expand Blue Sky with new reciprocal elite perks JetBlue and United expand Blue Sky partnership with new reciprocal elite perks Mackenzie Roche is an editor on TPG’s content operations team
• Miles to Memories: JetBlue and United Launch Reciprocal Elite Perks Miles to Memories News Miles to Memories News Miles to Memories Travel Realized Welcome to MTM!

## Why it matters

Affects 4 airline programs (American Airlines, JetBlue, United...).

## What each source adds

- **One Mile at a Time**: United & JetBlue Roll Out Reciprocal Elite Perks Live: How Generous Are They? In May 2025, United and JetBlue announced plans to roll out a partnership , which is being marketed as Blue Sky
- **The Points Guy**: JetBlue, United expand Blue Sky with new reciprocal elite perks JetBlue and United expand Blue Sky partnership with new reciprocal elite perks Mackenzie Roche is an editor on TPG’s content operations team
- **Miles to Memories**: JetBlue and United Launch Reciprocal Elite Perks Miles to Memories News Miles to Memories News Miles to Memories Travel Realized Welcome to MTM!

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/05/14/jetblue-united-airlines-reciprocal-elite-benefits-now-live?omhide=true) — JetBlue & United Airlines Reciprocal Elite Benefits Now Live
- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/united-jetblue-reciprocal-elite-perks) — United & JetBlue Roll Out Reciprocal Elite Perks Live: How Generous Are They?
- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-jetblue-blue-sky-partnership-update) — JetBlue and United expand Blue Sky partnership with new reciprocal elite perks
- [Miles to Memories](https://milestomemories.com/jetblue-united-launch-reciprocal-elite-perks) — JetBlue and United Launch Reciprocal Elite Perks

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