United Airlines & JetBlue Partner Up in New Alliance called BLUE SKY
United Airlines & JetBlue Partner Up in New Alliance called BLUE SKY
Aloha, Hawaii Travelers!
Big news just dropped in the airline world — United Airlines and JetBlue are teaming up in a new partnership called Blue Sky, and it could mean more perks and travel options for kamaʻāina and frequent flyers heading to or from Hawaii.
Here’s what you need to know and why it matters for you.
What’s the United-JetBlue Partnership?
United and JetBlue announced a strategic alliance in 2025 called Blue Sky, allowing both airlines to:
Share select flight routes
Let customers book connecting flights across both airlines in one easy reservation
Offer reciprocal loyalty benefits to members of United MileagePlus and JetBlue TrueBlue
Why This Matters for Hawaii
1. More East Coast-Hawaii Flights Might Be Coming
One of the biggest developments? United could return to New York JFK, a route it had exited years ago. This opens the door for potential nonstop JFK–Honolulu flights — a huge win for Hawaii travelers visiting family or doing business on the East Coast.
2. Easier Booking Between Airlines
Planning a trip to the mainland that includes cities JetBlue serves (like Boston, Fort Lauderdale, or JFK)? You can now mix and match flights between United and JetBlue without juggling multiple websites.
3. Loyalty Perks on Both Airlines
Whether you’re a United MileagePlus or JetBlue TrueBlue member, you’ll soon be able to:
Earn and redeem points across both airlines
Enjoy elite perks like priority boarding, seat upgrades, and same-day flight changes
This gives Hawaii travelers more flexibility to earn rewards and use miles across a wider network — especially helpful when connecting to smaller cities not served by direct flights from the islands.
4. Increased Competition = Better Fares
With Alaska Airlines acquiring Hawaiian Airlines, this new partnership between United and JetBlue introduces healthy competition for routes to and from Hawaii. More competition often means:
Lower fares
Better service
More redemption options for points and miles
💡 What You Can Do Now
✍️ If you're a Hawaii-based traveler with points on either airline, watch for booking and earning updates to roll out soon.
✈️ Flying East Coast to Hawaii? Look out for new JFK–HNL options.
🎯 Consider getting a travel card that earns United MileagePlus points or JetBlue TrueBlue points to maximize the upcoming benefits.
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