Discounts for Vets: JetBlue

Veterans Advantage and JetBlue announced an expansion of its partnership to include two free bags on discounted bookings made by Veterans Advantage members using their VetRewards Card.For nearly three years, VetRewards Card members have been awarded exclusive JetBlue benefits of 5% OFF fares, and qualify to earn TrueBlue points on travel booked with the 5% off discounted fares. With the new benefit of two free bags, members redeeming the Veterans Advantage discount may experience additional savings of up to $60on every flight booked."We are excited to expand our benefits with Veterans Advantage," said Carleen Ybarra, manager, values relations, JetBlue, and a former Army First Sergeant. "This discount is available to all US veterans, active duty military and their families and is a small token of our appreciation and gratitude for those who have served."

Redeeming savings benefits is simple, and there are no blackout dates. To book the 5% discount on travel, Veterans Advantage members can call reservations at 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583) and identify themselves as a Veterans Advantage member by providing their unique Member ID from the face of their VetRewards Card."This is a is a real thank you from JetBlue for our members, and we appreciate their recognition of the value of service to our country, said Scott Higgins, Co-Founder & CEO of Veterans Advantage and a Vietnam Veteran. "Adding this valuable benefit to our popular JetBlue 5% OFF discount clearly demonstrates JetBlue's leadership in thanking those who serve with exclusive savings.Starting with its first partner Amtrak in 2001, Veterans Advantage has built a partner coalition of over 150 leaders in travel and retail who offer exclusive savings for Veterans Advantage.JetBlue is Veterans Advantage's first partner to include airline baggage cost savings in combination with its everyday travel discount. VetRewards Card members are also eligible for the 5% discount with a two bags cost waiver on Mint, the airline's premium travel experience.Read more news articles here.