![JetBlue's trans-Atlantic A321LR Mint Suites are configured in a 1-1 layout](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2022/05/jetblue-transatlantic-mint-suite.jpg)
JetBlue, an airline based in the United States, offers an exceptional Business Class product that it calls “Mint”. Every JetBlue Mint seat reclines to become a lie-flat bed and the on-board service is great, with friendly crew and quality catering.
Unfortunately for Australian-based points enthusiasts, JetBlue doesn’t have a lot of partner airlines. This means it’s not that easy for Australians to book reward seats on JetBlue.
But in an exciting new development, the New York-based airline recently forged a partnership with Qatar Airways. This means that you can now redeem Qatar Airways Avios for JetBlue flights – including in Mint. There are no fuel surcharges when booking JetBlue flights, so you’ll just pay any third-party taxes.
![JetBlue Airbus A321neo](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2024/02/jetblue-a321neo.jpg)
Award availability is surprisingly good on its long-haul routes between New York, Boston and Europe. We’ve even seen some JetBlue flights with up to 7 Mint seats available to book with Avios!
![5 JetBlue award seats available to book from AMS to JFK on the Qatar Airways website](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2024/02/qr-avios-redemption-jetblue-5.png)
Just be aware that JetBlue does not operate any lounges. Mint tickets do not include lounge access, even for trans-Atlantic flights.
You can also now use JetBlue TrueBlue points to book Qatar Airways flights. Redemptions are available on the JetBlue website, and yes, JetBlue does sell its TrueBlue points. (In fact, you can even get a 90% bonus when buying TrueBlue points until 31 March 2024.)
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How to get Qatar Airways Avios
If you have American Express Membership Rewards points, you can transfer these to Qatar Airways Privilege Club at a 2:1 rate.
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You can also move Avios between your British Airways Executive Club and Qatar Airways Privilege Club accounts. Both Qatar Airways and British Airways sell Avios at different prices.
Booking JetBlue award flights on the Qatar Airways website
Qatar Airways only displays real-time award availability on its website for a few partner airlines – but one of those is JetBlue. Simply log into your Privilege Club account on the Qatar Airways website, and then search for award flights.
You can also use ExpertFlyer, a paid subscription service, to search for accurate JetBlue partner award availability.
If an award seat is available, you can book it directly on the Qatar Airways website.
JetBlue award flight pricing through Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Qatar Airways Privilege Club doesn’t seem to have an award chart for JetBlue redemptions. But you can use its online calculator to check the number of Avios required to book any specific route.
It costs 78,000 Qatar Avios, plus taxes, to book any one-way JetBlue Mint flight between the USA and Europe. For a Boston-London redemption, those taxes are just USD10.10 (~AU$15) per passenger:
![Example of a JetBlue BOS-LHR flight available to book with Avios on the Qatar Airways website](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2024/02/qr-avios-redemption-jetblue-1.png)
By comparison, a British Airways Club World seat on the same route would cost slightly more Qatar Avios – and substantially more in additional charges:
![British Airways flight redemption from BOS to LHR using Qatar Airways Avios](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2024/02/qr-avios-redemption-jetblue-2.png)
If redeeming for an American Airlines Business seat from Boston to London, the cost in Avios would be lower – but you’d also pay more in extra cash charges:
![American Airlines BOS-LHR business class award availability showing on the Qatar Airways website](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2024/02/qr-avios-redemption-jetblue-3.png)
A JetBlue Economy Class seat across the Atlantic costs just 25,000 Qatar Avios, plus taxes:
![Qatar Avios redemption flying JetBlue BOS-CDG](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2024/02/qr-avios-redemption-jetblue-4.png)
Although JetBlue flies narrow-body aircraft across the Atlantic, its Economy Class food, service and in-flight entertainment is very highly rated.
![JetBlue Airbus A321 Economy Class Core cabin](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2024/02/jetblue-economy-core-cabin.jpg)
You can also book JetBlue Mint on many US trans-continental routes (such as Los Angeles-Miami), as well as from Boston or New York to selected Caribbean destinations.
![JetBlue's "Classic" Mint product](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2024/02/jetblue-classic-mint.jpg)
JetBlue domestic Economy redemptions are very reasonably priced…
![JetBlue Economy award availability on the JFK-LAX route, showing on the Qatar Airways website](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2024/02/qr-avios-redemption-jetblue-7.png)
The number of Qatar Avios needed to book Mint on a route like New York-Los Angeles is a fair bit higher than Economy. But it’s still not terrible value compared to the cash airfare, especially when you consider the high-quality product.
![JetBlue JFK-LAX Mint award availability showing on the Qatar Airways website](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2024/02/qr-avios-redemption-jetblue-6.png)
It’s often hard to find partner airline award availability within the USA, so JetBlue could be a good left-field option.
When redeeming Avios, the sweet spot is often routes under 2,000 miles. If you happen to find a JetBlue Mint award seat on a route under 2,000 miles, such as Boston-Sint Maarten, you can book this for just 26,000 Qatar Airways Avios + taxes.
![JetBlue Mint redemption through Qatar Airways Privilege Club flying BOS-SXM](https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/app/uploads/2024/02/qr-avios-redemption-jetblue-8.png)
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