JetBlue Mosaic elite status: What it is and how to earn it

Having elite status with an airline you frequent — such as JetBlue — can make your travels more comfortable, efficient and seamless.

However, since earning elite status often requires a significant commitment of travel time and money, it’s important to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of a frequent flyer program before funneling your business to that airline. For some individuals who are airline free agents, it may not make sense to pursue elite status at all.

This guide will evaluate JetBlue Mosaic status and explain how the status tiers work, how to earn them and whether striving for this status is worth the effort for JetBlue flyers.

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What is JetBlue Mosaic status?

JetBlue rewards the most frequent flyers in its TrueBlue loyalty program with Mosaic status and the TrueBlue points they earn while flying the airline.

Unlike the legacy U.S. carriers, which offer complimentary upgrades on domestic flights to their most loyal members, many of JetBlue’s aircraft are not equipped with its luxurious, well-regarded Mint business-class cabin. Instead, JetBlue elite members benefit from earning bonus points, selecting Even More Space seats and getting free checked bags, among other benefits.

Your JetBlue Mosaic status begins when you meet the criteria and is valid for the rest of that calendar year and the entirety of the following year. So, if you reach the status requirements in June 2025, you will hold the status through Dec. 31, 2026, giving you a year and a half to benefit from the perks.

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JetBlue Mosaic status tiers

TrueBlue is free to join, and all members start at the “basic” level. While the program initially offered a single status tier, this changed in 2023 when JetBlue overhauled TrueBlue and Mosaic.

The four published tiers of JetBlue elite status are:

• Mosaic 1
• Mosaic 2
• Mosaic 3
• Mosaic 4

The differences among the tiers are based on the amount you fly and spend with JetBlue. As you fly more with JetBlue and/or utilize a cobranded credit card (among other activities), you can move up in the program.

Mosaic 1 is very similar to the former stand-alone Mosaic status. With each higher tier reached, more valuable perks become available.

How to qualify for JetBlue Mosaic status

JetBlue uses a metric known as Tiles for Mosaic status qualification purposes. Tiles can be earned in one of two ways: through qualifying spending on JetBlue flights and vacations, or with JetBlue credit cards.

You earn one Tile for every:

• $100 spent with JetBlue on flights (including many extras), JetBlue Vacations packages and Paisly by JetBlue (for cars, stays and more)
• $1,000 spent on JetBlue cobranded credit cards

This means you can reach JetBlue Mosaic status entirely through credit card spending, spending with JetBlue or with some combination of the two.

Here’s what you’ll need to qualify for each Mosaic tier:

As you can see, earning status solely through credit card spending isn’t feasible for most travelers. It’s often easiest to use a combination of the two methods — for example:

• $3,000 in JetBlue flights (30 Tiles) plus $20,000 in card spending (20 tiles) gets you Mosaic 1 status.
• $5,000 in JetBlue flights (50 Tiles), $3,000 in Paisly purchases (30 Tiles) and $20,000 in card spending (20 Tiles) gets you Mosaic 2 status.

JetBlue Mosaic status benefits

Basic members earn 3 TrueBlue points per dollar spent on JetBlue flights (except Blue Basic fares, which earn 1 point per dollar), plus an additional 3 points per dollar when they book on JetBlue’s website (1 point per dollar for Blue Basic).

While working their way to Mosaic 1, basic members enjoy “Perks You Pick” — a selection of benefits you can choose from when you earn 10, 20, 30 and then 40 Tiles. These options include:

• Early boarding with Group B (except on Blue Basic fares)
• Priority security (where available)
• Free inflight alcoholic drink (one drink per flight)
• Double bonus points on a JetBlue Vacations package (one-time use only)
• 5,000 TrueBlue bonus points

Note that these are one-time selections, so you can’t (for example) pick 5,000 points at all four thresholds.

Then, once you hit 50 Tiles, you’ve officially earned JetBlue Mosaic status.

Mosaic 1 status

This is the lowest elite tier in JetBlue’s program, where you will receive:

• 3 bonus points per dollar spent on JetBlue flights
• Priority security and boarding
• First two checked bags free
• Complimentary beer, wine, and liquor (up to three drinks per Mosaic member per flight)
• Even More Space seats at check-in at no extra cost
• Same-day switches with no fee or fare difference
• Preferred core seating (excludes Blue Basic starting March 1)
• Dedicated check-in lines and phone support
• Heathrow Express upgrades (pending availability)
• Avis Preferred Plus status match

Mosaic 2 status

You’ll receive all of the same perks as Mosaic 1, as well as:

• Select Even More Space seats at booking at no extra cost
• Status match to Avis President’s Club

Mosaic 3 status

When you elevate your JetBlue elite status further, you unlock these benefits:

• Four Move to Mint upgrade certificates (subject to availability; the number of certificates required depends on the flight length)
• Dedicated Mosaic 3 phone support

Mosaic 4 status

At TrueBlue’s top tier, you will receive everything mentioned above, as well as:

• Two additional Move to Mint certificates (pending availability), plus two more certificates for every additional 100 Tiles earned after reaching Mosaic 4 (starting in January)
• Gift Mosaic 1 status to a TrueBlue member of your choice (these members don’t receive a Perks You Pick selection)
• Dedicated Mosaic 4 phone support

However, the benefits continue beyond there. Once you reach Mosaic 1, and each time you level up through JetBlue elite status, you can choose an additional perk from the Perks You Pick menu, which includes:

• Complimentary FoundersCard Blue membership
• Pet-fee waiver
• $99 one-time statement credit for JetBlue Plus or Business cards
• 20-Tile bonus for yourself or a giftee
• 15,000 TrueBlue bonus points
• Mint Suite priority access to select the best seats (pending availability)
• IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status

Can a credit card help earn JetBlue status?

JetBlue has three credit cards, all issued by Barclays:

The information for the JetBlue Plus Card, JetBlue Card and JetBlue Business Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

You’ll earn 1 Tile toward Mosaic status with every $1,000 spent on any JetBlue credit card, with no limit. This means you can, in theory, earn JetBlue elite status without ever stepping on a plane.

But this would require a lot of spending, and don’t forget the opportunity cost. You may get more value by putting your expenses on a card that earns transferable points on dining, travel or other popular categories. Due to their expansive lists of transfer partners, these transferable currencies are generally more valuable than JetBlue points. Plus, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Citi ThankYou Rewards points to JetBlue at a 1:1 ratio. American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to JetBlue at a 1:0.8 ratio.

Is JetBlue Mosaic status worth it?

If you earn Mosaic status anytime in 2025, your status lasts until Dec. 31, 2026. The earlier you achieve status, the longer you can enjoy it.

However, the Mosaic perks outlined above will only be helpful if you fly JetBlue regularly while your status is valid. There’s little benefit in focusing time and money on earning Mosaic elite status if you can’t enjoy the benefits.

If you value time-saving perks like priority boarding and security plus the money-saving benefits of free seat selection, checked bags and upgrade certificates, Mosaic elite status could be very valuable. However, the top perks require a lot of spending to earn, so be sure it’s worth that investment.

Another thing to consider is whether or not JetBlue’s route network matches your flying preferences. Mosaic elite status could be beneficial if your home airport is a JetBlue hub, such as Fort Lauderdale, Boston or New York. It may be less beneficial if your plans involve mostly international travel, since JetBlue has a limited international network (primarily in the Caribbean, Latin America and Europe).

A third factor determining if JetBlue Mosaic’s status is worth it is how much you value TrueBlue points. JetBlue prices award tickets based on the cost of a paid ticket, and TPG’s January 2025 valuations peg TrueBlue points at 1.3 cents apiece. However, this redemption value is generally lower when you redeem points for JetBlue Mint tickets. Since you’ll be collecting TrueBlue points on your pathway to earning status, ensure they unlock the rewards you want.

Finally, consider the perks that are important to you. You may be able to get these by simply adding a JetBlue credit card to your wallet, rather than going out of your way to earn Mosaic status. For example, the JetBlue Plus Card includes a free checked bag for you and three companions, 5,000 points on your cardmember anniversary, 50% off eligible inflight purchases, and 10% of your TrueBlue points back as a rebate when you book JetBlue-operated award flights. This may be plenty for a casual JetBlue flyer.

Bottom line

Earning elite status on any airline is a marathon, not a sprint, requiring loyalty throughout the year. However, JetBlue provides some flexibility in that you can reach Mosaic status through a combination of flying and credit card spending.

With perks such as complimentary Even More Space seat selection, Mint upgrades and priority service, the rewards for your loyalty to JetBlue can be very worthwhile. This is especially true for those who live in cities with a significant JetBlue presence, especially with Mint service (JetBlue’s award-winning business class).