Changes Are Coming to JetBlue’s Mosaic Program in 2025 — Here’s What We Know

Updated: September 19, 2024, 3:07pm CDT

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Move to Mint Certificate Improvements and Lounge Access
New JetBlue Premium Credit Card
Blue Basic Fare Restrictions and Blade Airport Transfers Ending
Final Thoughts

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2025 is shaping up to be a big year for JetBlue, as the airline announced that it would open its first-ever lounges at 2 key hubs: New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).

Along with that news, there are a few good (and bad) changes coming down the pipeline for JetBlue’s Mosaic program, including updates to Move to Mint Certificates and lounge access.

Move to Mint Certificate Improvements and Lounge Access

Next year will be a great one to have Mosaic 4 status, which requires 250 tiles to qualify. These top-tier members will have unlimited access for themselves and a plus-one to these new JetBlue lounges, even if they’re not flying in Mint.

There will also be subtle but important changes to the Move to Mint certificates program. As it stands, travelers who unlock Mosaic 3 status receive 4 Move to Mint upgrade certificates. Those who qualify for Mosaic 4, the airline’s highest level of status, receive an additional 2 certificates. So, right now, that’s a total of 6 potential certificates a Mosaic member can earn with JetBlue.

However, starting on January 1, 2025, Mosaic 4 members will have continually more opportunities to earn Move to Mint certificates. For every 100 additional tiles they accumulate, they will earn 2 more Move to Mint certificates. There’s no limit to how many upgrade certificates members can earn.

JetBlue Mint Studio Airbus A321LR cabin — JetBlue’s Mint business seat is one of the best in the sky. Image Credit: Daniel Ross

Upgrade Certificates Will Also Last Longer

Tiles are how the airline measures its elite-qualifying metrics. You earn 1 tile after spending $100 on JetBlue purchases or $1,000 on a JetBlue credit card. Therefore, earning 2 extra Mint upgrade certificates will require $10,000 of JetBlue spend or $100,000 on a co-branded card — which is great news for diehard loyalists to the carrier but likely not relevant to your casual JetBlue flyer.

Once issued, these certificates are valid for the rest of the calendar year and the entire following year. However, currently, all travel must be completed by the expiration date, which can be limiting if you’re planning far in advance.

But starting in the new year, these rules will become more lax, as JetBlue will allow certificates to be booked by the expiration date, even if the actual travel occurs later. Flight changes still won’t be allowed on or after the expiration date.

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This added flexibility is a positive change, as JetBlue’s Move to Mint certificates can be tricky to use. Unlike what you might expect, a one-way flight doesn’t simply cost 1 certificate. Instead, the number of certificates you need is determined dynamically based on the flight. For instance, a flight from New York to Los Angeles might require 2 certificates, while a flight from Boston to Paris could need 4.

New JetBlue Premium Credit Card

The airline will also debut a premium credit card to its co-branded portfolio with Barclays. Currently, there are only a few cards available:

The JetBlue Card: $0 annual fee
The JetBlue Plus Card and The JetBlue Business Card: $99 annual fee

While details have been sparse about this premium product, it’s exciting to hear that cardholders will enjoy complimentary access for themselves and a guest to JetBlue’s airport lounges. Most airport lounge credit cards have high annual fees — around $400 to $700 — so it will be interesting to see where JetBlue lands with its price point.

We’re also eager to learn what perks this premium JetBlue credit card will offer, and we can only hope that Move to Mint certificates and enhanced tile earnings are on the table.

Blue Basic Fare Restrictions and Blade Airport Transfers Ending

As we mentioned, it’s not all good news. Starting on March 1, 2025, Mosaic members will lose the ability to pick a free Even More Space seat or even a regular seat assignment for Blue Basic tickets. In addition, Mosaic Members won’t be able to make a same-day switch if they booked a Blue Basic fare.

JetBlue Mint Studio Airbus A321LR Core Even More Space — Even More Space seats provide more legroom than standard seats. Image Credit: Daniel Ross

The airline seems to be clamping down and making this fare a true basic economy ticket — even elite members can’t escape the restrictions of this fare class.

This major change will basically force Mosaic members to book Blue fares in order to enjoy any of their benefits. (To be fair, JetBlue started allowing all Blue Basic flyers to bring a carry-on bag and personal item earlier this month.)

Finally, there’s another small (but cool) perk that’s ending in 2025: Mosaic 4 members will no longer receive Blade helicopter transfers between JFK Airport or Newark Airport and Manhattan. Mosaic 4 members can still use Blade credits that expire in 2025, but they must transfer them to their Blade accounts by December 31, 2024, or risk forfeiting them.

Final Thoughts

JetBlue overhauled its Mosaic program this year with its new tile-based system. Now, the carrier has just announced a few adjustments for the 2025 year — and we’re looking forward to seeing the new lounges for ourselves.

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