Chase has added a new airline transfer partner. You can now transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to JetBlue at a rate of 1:1. Recently Chase removed Korean Air SKYPASS as a partner (Korean was supposed to be removed today but it’s still showing). A full list of Chase transfer partners now looks like this:
| Chase Travel Partners (All Transfer 1:1) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Airlines | ||
| British Airways Executive Club | Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club |
| Flying Blue AIR FRANCE KLM | Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | Aer Lingus |
| United MileagePlus | Iberia Plus | Emirates |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | ||
| Hotels | ||
| Hyatt Gold Passport | Marriott Rewards | |
| IHG Rewards Club |
The value of JetBlue points is tied to the cash ticket price. The average value is 1.41¢, so those with a Chase Sapphire Reserve card will often be better redeeming points through the travel portal (as then points are worth 1.5¢ and you also earn points and qualifying miles). JetBlue was already a transfer partner for the following programs, but the rate isn’t 1:1:
- American Express Membership Rewards (1:0.8)
- Citi ThankYou Points (1.25:1 or 2:1 depending on the cards you hold)
- Marriott (6:1)
Hat tip to VFTW
