Some of the top airlines sell more than just flight tickets — they also sell vacation packages. JetBlue is one U.S.-based airline that offers these types of package deals, known as JetBlue Vacations.
JetBlue vacation packages make it easier for travelers to book their flights and hotel at the same time, and in many cases, you may even get a better deal on the whole trip. Here’s what you need to know about JetBlue Vacations.
JetBlue Vacations are bundled airline tickets and accommodation bookings. You can book a JetBlue Vacations package by going to jetbluevacations.com, or jetblue.com and clicking the JetBlue Vacations logo from the top of the page.
You can also book a package by phone at 1-844-JB-VACAY (528-2229). JetBlue does not charge an extra fee for booking a package over the phone. Currently, you cannot book a package on the JetBlue app.
When booking online, travelers can search for destinations and dates to see what flight and hotel options are available. After searching, options and price points are presented for booking, along with the TrueBlue earning potential for each package option.
JetBlue Vacations has a deals section where travelers can take advantage of special promotions and offers that are valid for select destinations and dates. Booking trips via this portal can be an good way to save money.
When you make a flight and hotel booking, you’ll also be given the option to add a rental car to your vacation package with car rental options from Avis and Budget. The second-driver fee is waived when booking a car rental through JetBlue Vacations, but age restrictions and renter requirements may still apply.
After verifying vacation package details, you can book and make a payment. You also will have an option to hold it until the end of the day (11 p.m. ET) by paying a $25 nonrefundable deposit. When you use this feature, you’ll have to call JetBlue to finalize the booking.
Yes, you can pay for your JetBlue Vacations package with TrueBlue points. To take advantage of this option, when you start searching, be sure to check “Use TrueBlue Points” box.
You will then see a list of packages showing the total price in points + the cash component. To get started, you’ll want to select the “Choose this Deal” option.
On the next page, after you select the room type and the flight you want, you’ll be taken to the checkout page. At this step, if you haven’t logged in, you will need to sign into your JetBlue account.
When you’re on the checkout page, you’ll see a sliding scale that allows you to select how many TrueBlue points you’d like to use for your trip. If you have the full amount of the points, you can apply it to the entire purchase. But if you only have a portion of the required JetBlue points available, you can use a combination of cash and points.
Keep in mind that although it is more convenient to book a package with everything included, booking a flight and hotel separately (whether using points or cash) could be cheaper. If you don’t mind the extra effort required to comparison shop, you might want to take a look at what the flight and hotel will cost in points or in cash before purchasing a package.