JetBlue Mint: Your Guide to Flying First Class

JetBlue's Mint has some of the roomiest seats in first class among domestic airlines.

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Does JetBlue offer a first-class flying experience? Kind of — and it’s not too shabby an option, either. However, if you’re looking for seats specifically labeled “first class,” you may have a hard time finding them; the airline calls its premium seats “JetBlue Mint."

Depending on the flight, there are additional tiers of JetBlue Mint seats that are even fancier. Some flights offer Mint Suites, which gives you a private suite complete with a sliding door. And in the even bigger Mint Studio, there’s enough room for two people.

So what is it like to fly in first class on JetBlue? Is JetBlue Mint really worth it? We break it all down for you in this guide to JetBlue's first class.

What JetBlue Mint seats are like

Mint seats

A view of JetBlue’s Mint seats. (Photo courtesy of JetBlue)

When flying first class on JetBlue, expect a lot of space: You’re getting a fully lie-flat seat that’s 6 feet 8 inches long. The seats even have cushions with adjustable firmness and a massage feature.

The seat will include a 15-inch (or larger) TV fully-loaded with free on-demand movies and shows, live TV and other entertainment, including meditation and digital newspaper access.

Mint suites

A view of JetBlue’s Mint Suites. Photo courtesy of JetBlue.

On some flights, your JetBlue Mint seat is actually an entire suite, which includes a tilting 17-inch seat-back screen, wireless charging capabilities, a phone ledge, in-seat power and small-item stowage.

Mint Studios

The seat on the right is a Mint Studio. (Photo courtesy of JetBlue).

Sit in the first row, and JetBlue will do you one better. Each aircraft that offers Suites will also have two "Mint Studios" in the first row. Mint Studios are even larger than the Suites, featuring a 22-inch tilting seat-back screen (versus the 17-inch screen), an extra side table for added productivity and a guest seat that can accommodate an additional Mint customer during flight at cruising altitude.

What else you can expect when flying JetBlue Mint

You’ll get quite a few extra perks besides just more legroom and lie-flat seats when you fly JetBlue Mint. Here are some of the highlights:

  • A faster airport experience: With Mint, you’ll have access to a dedicated check-in queue and expedited security lane. You’ll have priority boarding, making you one of the first on and off the plane. Plus, it’s not just you who gets off sooner — your bags will too, thanks to a preferred bag claim carousel.

  • Your second bag checked free: Mint Customers get not only their first bag checked free, but the second checked bag free too (up to 70 pounds). The two free bags benefit is only accessible to Mint flyers and JetBlue Mosaic members. Otherwise, Blue Plus customers and JetBlue Plus card members get their first bag checked free, but will have to pay $50-$60 for the second.

  • Premium food: While menus vary by flight, expect items like chicken caesar salad, braised lamb jerk and sage cashew crusted red snapper. Before you go, you'll receive a parting gift as a snack. Past snacks have included a bag of premium chocolate-covered cashews.

  • Mixed drinks: Mint flyers are also offered wine and cocktails. Opt for the "Mint Condition" cocktail, named after the first-class cabin. This drink consists of Bombay Sapphire gin or Tito’s Handmade Vodka, ginger, lime, cucumber and mint. There’s even an alcohol-free version, too.

  • A sleeping kit by Tuft & Needle: Once onboard, you’ll receive a sleeping kit designed by Tuft & Needle, which includes a convertible blanket with built-in foot pocket, a memory foam-lined pillow with a pillowcase, an eye mask and earplugs.

JetBlue Mint routes

Mint seats are available on some coast-to-coast, Caribbean and Latin American routes, along with all transatlantic flights. If you’re looking for a specific flight and want to know if Mint service is available, check out JetBlue’s Mint route map.

How to book a seat in JetBlue Mint

For fares with Mint

If your route does have a JetBlue Mint option, you’ll book as usual.

Simply search your route and choose the JetBlue fare class you want. At the booking window, you’ll be able to toggle between options such as paying in dollars or TrueBlue points or booking nonrefundable versus refundable (which are typically more expensive) fares.

If you want to apply points to your fare but don’t have enough to cover the whole thing, here’s another bit of good news: JetBlue airfares, including those in Mint class, can be paid for with a combination of cash and TrueBlue points. Here’s a selection of the same flights, but with points.

If you’re booking a class reservation for multiple people, you can’t put one person in Mint and someone else in a lower fare class. If you want Mint for you, but don’t mind leaving your buddies in Blue Basic, you’ll have to book them on a separate reservation.

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$99
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• 3 points per $1 with JetBlue.

• 2 points per $1 at restaurants and grocery stores.

• 1 point per $1 on other purchases.

• 1 Mosaic tile per $1,000 spent.

• 6 points per $1 with JetBlue.

• 2 points per $1 at restaurants and grocery stores.

• 1 point per $1 on other purchases.

• 1 Mosaic tile per $1,000 spent.

This card earns Chase Ultimate Rewards® points, which can be transferred to JetBlue on a 1:1 basis.

• 5 points per $1 on travel booked through Chase.

• 3 points per $1 on dining (including eligible delivery services and takeout), select streaming services and online grocery purchases (not including Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs).

• 2 points per $1 on other travel.

• 1 point per $1 on other purchases.

This card earns American Express Membership Rewards points, which can be transferred to JetBlue on a 2.5:2 basis.

• 5 points per $1 on flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel, on up to $500,000 spent per year.

• 5 points per $1 on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel.

• 1 point per $1 on other eligible purchases.

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Can you upgrade to Mint after booking?

Yes, it’s possible to change your seat should you decide to upgrade to Mint later. But know that if you paid with points, you’ll have to use points to upgrade. Likewise, if you paid with cash or a card, you can only upgrade using that same payment method.

Final thoughts on JetBlue Mint

JetBlue’s first-class Mint experience rivals that of most other major airlines — and in some areas, outpaces the competition. With roomy lie-flat seats, semi-private suites, free meals and entertainment, and a speedy check-in and boarding process, if you’re willing to pay the price, the Mint experience is likely worth it.

Frequently asked questions

Blue Basic fares do not allow changes and the cancellation fee ranges from $100-$200 depending on the route. There are no change or cancellation fees for other fares. However, you will pay the difference if changing to a new, more expensive flight.

You’ll also owe $75 for same-day switches, though you won’t have to pay a fare difference in that case. Same-day switches are free for Mosaic members.

Flying Mint entails tons of first class-level benefits, such as a sleeping kit (which includes a pillow and convertible blanket), use of noise-isolating headphones and fully lie-flat seats.

As far as the airport experience, you’ll breeze through with a dedicated Mint check-in queue and expedited security lane, priority boarding and a preferred bag claim.

Essentially yes. Mint is the fancy name that JetBlue gives to its business class. Like conventional business class seats, expect those VIP-style benefits including lie-flat seats, priority check-in and boarding, premium in-flight food and beverages and more.

No, only certain JetBlue routes offer Mint seats as an option. They’re typically available on most coast-to-coast, Latin American, Caribbean and transatlantic flights.

Yes, Mint passengers can kick back and lie flat on Mint’s 6 foot 8 inch lie-flat seats. Mint seat cushions also include an adjustable firmness and a massage feature.

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