The seats on both routes are now available to book. On a quick search, we're finding one-way availability from JFK to LAS for $499. On the same day, JetBlue is charging $263 for the one-way ticket in economy — so for $236 more, you'd be able to get a lie-flat seat in the Mint cabin. If you were to put your TrueBlue points to use on this example, the one-way flight would cost you 37,600 points + $5.60 in taxes and fees. Return flights are pricing out at the same $499+ mark, so you could fly round-trip between New York and Vegas in JetBlue's Mint cabin for $998.
Flights in Mint between BOS and LAS are pricing out a little bit more than their JFK counterparts. For example, we're seeing tons of one-way availability at the $599 level — even on the inaugural flight on January 4. When priced out using TrueBlue points, that same flight would cost 45,300 points + $5.60. Round-trip flights between the two cities are pricing out around $1,197.
JetBlue's Mint cabin is regarded by some as the best domestic US business-class product — even by TPG himself. With Mint, you're not just getting a seat with extra legroom. When you book a ticket in the 16-seat cabin, you'll get expedited security, early boarding, large entertainment screens, Saxon + Parole meal options, Milk Bar treats, ice cream and, of course, the comfortable lie-flat seat.
The New York-based carrier announced its plans to expand Mint service to Las Vegas from JFK and BOS in April 2016, however, the launch has been a long time coming. At some point in the future, it's also possible that the "Mint Effect" could take place, bringing down business-class fares from other carriers on the route. So, even if you don't fly JetBlue often, there's the possibility for lower fares from your carrier of choice.
