How to Redeem JetBlue Points for TAP Air Portugal

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You can now use JetBlue TrueBlue points to book economy and business class seats on Tap Air Portugal flights. The redemption rate is also great for direct flights between the United States, both East and West Coasts, and Portugal. Therefore, letโ€™s examine the redemption rates and how to book TAP Air Portugal flights using JetBlue points.

How to Redeem JetBlue Points for TAP Air Portugal
Photo Credit: TAP Air Portugal

JetBlue Points Redemptions for TAP Air Portugal

Iโ€™m splitting the JetBlue redemptions for TAP into two sections because thereโ€™s a huge difference in the amount of TrueBlue points when you redeem for a nonstop flight or a connecting flight from Portugal to other European destinations.

Direct Flights

The redemption for a one-way direct flight between the U.S. and Portugal does not matter whether you are flying from the East or West Coast. The required JetBlue points are the same.

  • Economy Class: 19,000 TureBlue points
  • Business Class: 59,000 TrueBlue points

Compared to other Star Alliance airlines such as United MileagePlus, LifeMiles, and Aeroplan, JetBlue points redemption rates for a nonstop flight between the U.S. and Portugal are excellent.

Connecting Flights to other European Airports

The one-way redemption rate increases when there is a connection in Portugal. It also matters whether you are flying from the East or West Coast.

  • Economy: Starting at 25,000 TrueBlue points
  • Business: Starting at 68,000 TrueBlue points

Taxes and fees are inexpensive, especially when flying out of the United States.

How to Book TAP Air Portugal with JetBlue Points

You can now use JetBlue TrueBlue points to book TAP Air Portugal online. However, please note that TAP Air Portugal is not generous in releasing award seats to partners, especially in business class.

The easiest way to find TAP Air Portugalโ€™s award seats for partner airlines in theย Star Allianceย network is to search using the United Airlines Award Search or the JetBlue Base Fare Finder. Look for all the U.S. getaways that TAP Air flies to, such as:


  • Boston (BOS)
  • Chicago (ORD)
  • Los Angeles (LAX)
  • Miami (MIA)
  • New York (JFK)
  • San Francisco (SFO)
  • Washington DC (IAD)

Once you locate a TAP Air Portugal award seat, you can go to the JetBlue website to search and book using the TrueBlue points. The nice thing about the JetBlue award search is that you do not need to have enough points to check the availability, view taxes and fees, and the flight details. Hereโ€™s what you would do:

  • Go to the official JetBlue website
  • Sign in to your TrueBlue account.
  • Check the Use TrueBlue points on the search interface on the homepage.
  • Provide your search parameters, and click on the Search Flights button.

If thereโ€™s an availability, you will see the flight information and can proceed with booking when you have enough JetBlue points.

How to Earn JetBlue TrueBlue Points

Fortunately, the JetBlue TrueBlue program partners with three (3) big, flexible points-earning credit card issuers: Amex, Chase, and CitiBank. You can transfer eligible points from your credit card to TrueBlue for redemptions.

Another quick way to earn JetBlue points is to apply for JetBlue credit cards.

Alternatively, you can also purchase TrueBlue points, especially when thereโ€™s a sale going on.

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