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JetBlue and Barclays Enhance Airline’s Popular Premier Card with New Benefits and Expanded Rewards

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JetBlue and Barclays Enhance Airline’s Popular Premier Card with New Benefits and Expanded Rewards
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JetBlue and Barclays Enhance Airline’s Popular Premier Card with New Benefits and Expanded Rewards

2026-04-07 00:00 Last Updated At:00:10

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 6, 2026--

JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced new and enhanced benefits, including statement credits for companion passes and TrueBlue Travel, for the JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard®, issued by Barclays US Consumer Bank – delivering more value and flexibility for cardmembers coming this spring, all with no increase to the card’s annual fee.

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“As we continue to engage with our cardmembers, JetBlue is focused on evolving our co-branded credit card benefits in ways that are both meaningful and relevant to how they travel and spend their time,” said Ed Pouthier, vice president of loyalty and personalization, JetBlue. “These Premier Card enhancements, from companion passes to new lifestyle partnerships to more generous travel rewards, build on our commitment to listen to customers and give them even more value with their card during travel and in everyday life.”

“We’re proud to keep raising the bar with JetBlue for Premier cardmembers,” said Doug Villone, head of cards and partnerships at Barclays US Consumer Bank. “These enhancements add more ways to get value – through companion pass statement credits, TrueBlue Travel statement credits, and a points redemption bonus – while helping customers progress toward Mosaic status. It’s another great example of our long-standing partnership with JetBlue and our shared focus on delivering premium experiences, both in the air and on the ground.”

New & Expanded Benefits

The JetBlue Premier Card, which launched last year, now introduces additional and enhanced benefits designed to deliver more utility, accelerate earnings and increase redemption value:

Benefits Cardmembers Know & Love

Premier cardmembers will continue to enjoy the benefits that already define JetBlue’s premium card, including enhanced airport experiences, global lounge access, a free first checked bag, anniversary bonus TrueBlue points and more.

Premier cardmembers with eligible fares also receive complimentary access for themselves and a guest to BlueHouse, JetBlue’s signature lounge experience designed to feel like a home away from home. Now open at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 5, BlueHouse reimagines the traditional lounge with a warm, residential-inspired design rooted in the energy of New York City. With distinct spaces to work, relax and lounge, the space blends the comfort of a thoughtfully designed city apartment with JetBlue’s signature hospitality.

JetBlue will continue expanding BlueHouse with a second location opening this summer at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Terminal C. BlueHouse Boston will reflect a similar residential approach, thoughtfully designed to capture the character of Boston, while bringing its elevated airport experience to one of JetBlue’s most important focus cities with a strong base of loyal customers and Premier cardmembers.

Additional Benefits Available

Through a new relationship with ClassPass, JetBlue is offering ClassPass credits coming later this spring. Premier cardmembers can enroll to receive up to 14 monthly credits to use on fitness classes and wellness experiences at studios, spas, salons, gyms and more nationwide.

Card Benefits Designed with Blue in Mind

The JetBlue Premier Card has an annual fee of $499 (and $150 for each authorized user), unchanged with the introduction of these upcoming benefits. Together, these updates underscore JetBlue’s ongoing investment in a co-branded credit card portfolio designed to meet the needs of all customers with a range of travel preferences and everyday lifestyles as they earn their way to Mosaic status.

Cardmembers will receive the new benefits, and have access to updated reward rules, upon launch later this spring. To apply for the JetBlue Premier Card and explore complete pricing and a full list of current benefits — including Priority Pass™ Select membership access to more than 1,800 airport lounges worldwide, Global Entry or TSA PreCheck ® application fee statement credit, Group A boarding and more — please visit JetBluePremierCard.com.

About JetBlue

JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline ®, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers to more than 100 destinations throughout the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada and Europe. For more information and the best fares, visit jetblue.com.

About Barclays

Barclays US Consumer Bank is a leading digital banking partner that provides award-winning credit card, personal loan and savings products to more than 25 million consumers. As one of the fastest-growing U.S. credit card issuers, the bank creates highly customized programs that drive customer loyalty for some of America's best travel, retail and affinity brands. Member FDIC. For more information, please visit www.BarclaysUS.com.

The JetBlue Premier Card. Photo courtesy of JetBlue.

The JetBlue Premier Card. Photo courtesy of JetBlue.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who led the major leagues with 60 home runs last year, hit his first of the 2026 season Monday night following a 10-game drought.

Raleigh’s homer was pulled deep to right field against two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom of the Texas Rangers to end a 12-pitch at-bat in the first inning. Raleigh fell behind 0-2, fouled off six pitches with two strikes and connected on a 99 mph fastball low in the zone.

His homer was Seattle's lone run in a 2-1 loss.

“Just trying to put the bat on the ball there and fight, don’t punch out,” Raleigh said. “I was able to have a pretty long at-bat, saw some good pitches and put a good swing on that last one.”

It was the second-most pitches in an at-bat that ended with a Mariners homer. Raúl Ibañez homered on the 13th pitch he saw in June 2013.

According to Major League Baseball, it was both the most pitches ever delivered to Raleigh in a plate appearance ending in a hit and the most pitches ever thrown by deGrom during an at-bat ending in a hit.

“That was just an incredible at-bat,” Mariners manager Dan Wilson said, “to battle all the way through like that and foul off as many pitches as he did and then finally put that perfect pitch into the right-field seats.”

Raleigh's longest home run drought last season was eight games. He had two homers last season through 11 games, hitting No. 3 in his 14th game.

Raleigh entered batting .132 this year with only one run scored. He nearly homered on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning, but the ball was caught above the wall by Jo Adell, the first of three potential homers the right fielder prevented in that game.

AP MLB: https://apnews.com/mlb

Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh (29) is greeted near home plate by Julio RodrÌguez (44) after hitting a solo home run off starting pitcher Jacob deGrom during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 6, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh (29) is greeted near home plate by Julio RodrÌguez (44) after hitting a solo home run off starting pitcher Jacob deGrom during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 6, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh connects on a solo home run off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 6, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh connects on a solo home run off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 6, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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