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Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using The Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through the Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz or Expedia’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to get the time away from work or family
Never flown Mint? Now’s your chance, as JetBlue’s premium business-class product is pricing out as cheaper than economy on at least one route to the Caribbean. On some dates through the end of the year and into 2019, you can find one-way prices from Boston (BOS) to Aruba (AUA) for cheaper than economy — for $301.
Not only are some fares between BOS and AUA cheaper than economy, but we’re also seeing some low Mint fares on other Caribbean routes. Though they may not be cheaper than economy, they’re still worth giving a look — especially if you’ve been eyeing a Mint flight.
Mint is JetBlue’s premium product, flown on select transcontinental and Caribbean routes. Widely regarded as one of the best domestic business-class products (it’s TPG’s favorite way to fly across the country), Mint offers lie-flat seats and a refreshing take with its soft product. Remember, if available, you’ll want to select rows 2 or 4 for the throne, closed-door suites.
To book, head to Google Flights and search the route that’s best for you. Then, select date(s) and scroll through the calendar for travel times and prices that work. These fares likely won’t be around for long, so act quick!
Airlines: JetBlue
Routes: BOS/JFK to AUA/UVF
Cost: $266+ one-way in Mint
Travel Dates: November 2018 – April 2019
Pay With: Citi Premier Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve (3x on travel), Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Boston (BOS) to St. Lucia (UVF) for $266 one-way in Mint:
New York (JFK) to St. Lucia (UVF) for $266 one-way in Mint:
Boston (BOS) to St. Lucia (UVF) for 18,000 TrueBlue points + $11 one-way in Mint:
Boston (BOS) to Aruba (AUA) for $300 one-way in Mint:
Boston (BOS) to Aruba (AUA) for $800 round-trip in Mint:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on travel purchases, such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Premier, (3x on all travel purchases) and the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
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NEW INCREASED OFFER: 60,000 Points
TPG'S BONUS VALUATION*: $1,200
CARD HIGHLIGHTS: 2X points on all travel and dining, points transferrable to over a dozen travel partners
*Bonus value is an estimated value calculated by TPG and not the card issuer. View our latest valuations here.
- Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®
- Chase Sapphire Preferred named "Best Credit Card for Flexible Travel Redemption" - Kiplinger's Personal Finance, June 2018
- 2X points on travel and dining at restaurants worldwide & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
- No foreign transaction fees
- 1:1 point transfer to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs
- Get 25% more value when you redeem for airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises through Chase Ultimate Rewards. For example, 60,000 points are worth $750 toward travel
- No blackout dates or travel restrictions - as long as there's a seat on the flight, you can book it through Chase Ultimate Rewards
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