JetBlue Ends Partnership with TAP Air Portugal, Customers Have Until Sept.
JetBlue has announced that it will be ending its partnership with TAP Air Portugal, which allowed customers to earn points on both airlines. The agreement, which was launched in February, allowed members of JetBlue’s loyalty program and TAP’s miles program to earn and redeem points when flying with either company. However, the last day for customers to take advantage of this deal will be on Sept. 30.
Reason for Ending Partnership Unclear
It is currently unknown why JetBlue has decided to end its partnership with TAP Air Portugal. The New York-based airline has not provided any specific reasons for the termination. However, it is important to note that this is not the first partnership that JetBlue has ended this year. In June, the airline terminated its 13-year partnership with Hawaiian Airlines, which allowed customers to earn points when flying with Hawaiian Airlines. Customers have until Sept. 30 to earn points on Hawaiian Airlines flights.
Partnership Expansion Aimed to Provide More Travel Options and Rewards
When the partnership between JetBlue and TAP Air Portugal was first announced, Chris Buckner, vice president of loyalty and partnerships at JetBlue, stated that it was a way to provide “high-value travel experiences and point-earning opportunities” for customers. He also mentioned that the partnership would provide more ways for customers to earn and redeem points, as well as more options to tailor their travel journey.
Customers Express Frustration Over Ending of Partnership
On Reddit, users have expressed their frustration over the ending of the partnership, with some saying that it was a great way to earn easy miles. However, others have stated that the deal wasn’t as great as it seemed, with some users having difficulty finding available flights to redeem their points.
Final Thoughts
JetBlue’s decision to end its partnership with TAP Air Portugal may come as a disappointment to some customers who have been taking advantage of the point-earning deal. However, the airline has not provided any specific reasons for the termination, and it is unclear if there are plans to form new partnerships in the future. Customers still have until Sept. 30 to earn points on TAP Air Portugal flights before the partnership officially ends.