The JetBlue Premier is the premium JetBlue card, and the most practical way to offset its $499 annual fee is the up to $300 in yearly statement credits on TrueBlue Travel purchases like hotels, car rentals, and cruises. The welcome bonus was recently cut from 100,000 to 90,000 points and now requires $5,000 in spending in three months. On the travel side, you get BlueHouse lounge access with an eligible fare, Priority Pass membership, a free first checked bag for you and up to three companions, a 25-tile Mosaic bonus each year, and 15% of your points back on award flights on JetBlue or partner airlines. Earning matches the cheaper Plus card: 6 points per dollar on JetBlue and TrueBlue Travel purchases, 2 per dollar on dining and groceries, and 1 point everywhere else. The companion pass credits ($500 at $15,000 in yearly spending and another $1,500 at $75,000) only pay off for heavy spenders. Unless you'll use the $300 credit and the lounges, the $99 JetBlue Plus is the better deal for most JetBlue flyers.
Earn rates & credits
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
Airlines JetBlue and TrueBlue Travel purchases | 6x |
Dining | 2x |
Groceries | 2x |
Everything Else | 1x |
| Benefit | Value |
|---|---|
TrueBlue Travel Statement Credits Up to $300 in statement credits on TrueBlue Travel purchases (hotels, car rentals, cruises and more) per calendar year | $300 /yr |
Anniversary Points Bonus 5,000 bonus TrueBlue points each year after your account anniversary | 5,000 points /yr |
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit Up to $120 application fee statement credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck every 4 years | $120 every 4 yr |
50% Off Inflight Purchases 50% savings on eligible food, drinks, and Wi-Fi purchased on JetBlue-operated flights | 50% |
| Total annual credits | $330 |
Card details
Regular APR | 19.49%–29.49% variable |
Intro APR on balance transfers | 0% for 12 months |
Foreign transaction fee | None |