Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.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.If you’ve flown JetBlue Mint before, you already know that the experience is like no other domestic product. But if you haven’t, now’s your chance. JetBlue announced Thursday that it’s expanding the Mint network with new routes to the Caribbean and Latin America. The best part? There are some days in December 2018 and January 2019 where Mint is pricing out from $266 or 17,800 TrueBlue points one-way — in fact, cheaper than an economy ticket! These fares likely won’t be around for long, so you’ll want to book sooner rather than later.To book, head directly to JetBlue’s site or an online travel agency (OTA) like Orbitz and Expedia and search eligible routes. Do note that JetBlue only offers Mint service to these destinations on Saturdays and availability for these flights isn’t showing on Google Flights yet.Airlines: JetBlueRoutes: BOS/JFK to LIR/SXM/UVFCost: $266 or 17,800+ TrueBlue points one-way in MintDates: Saturdays in December 2018 and January 2019Booking Link: Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airlinePay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige (5x on airfare plus excellent trip delay insurance) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Here are a few examples of what you can book:Boston (BOS) to St. Lucia (UVF) in December for $266 one-way on JetBlue in Mint:Boston (BOS) to St. Lucia (UVF) in January 2019 for $266 one-way on JetBlue in Mint:New York (JFK) to Liberia (LIR) in January 2019 for $276 one-way on JetBlue in Mint:New York (JFK) to Liberia (LIR) in January 2019 for 17,800 TrueBlue points one-way on JetBlue in Mint:Maximize Your PurchaseDon’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, or Citi Prestige (5x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.Featured image by the author.
