Join me as I attempt to complete 25 JetBlue flights in 90 days to earn Mosaic elite status. I’m documenting every flight, sharing booking strategies, and showing how I’m funding this challenge through points, stock dividends, and work expense optimization. This is your real-time guide to status runs and maximizing airline rewards.

🔴 LIVE Challenge Progress

1/25

Flights Completed

4%

Challenge Progress

$210

Saved with Points

163

Days to Complete Challenge

4% Complete

What is the JetBlue 25/25 Challenge?

JetBlue’s 25 for 25 promotion offers a unique opportunity to earn Mosaic elite status by completing 25 flights. I’m turning this into a real-world experiment in points optimization, travel hacking, and content creation.

Challenge Goals

  • Primary: Achieve JetBlue Mosaic status (valued at $3,000+)
  • Secondary: Document every strategy for maximizing value
  • Content: Create real-time guides for each destination
  • Financial: Minimize out-of-pocket costs through creative funding

Why This Challenge Matters

Real-World Testing of the my rewards flywheel across 25 flights

Live Documentation of costs, strategies, and outcomes

Alternative Funding through stocks, points, and work expenses

Community Building with fellow points detectives

How I’m Funding 25 Flights

Creative Funding Sources

Funding Source Available/Monthly Flights Covered Strategy
JetBlue Points 25,000 points 2 flights Short-haul redemptions
Delta SkyMiles 55,000 miles 3 flights Positioning flights
Amex MR Points 150,000 points 5-6 flights Transfer to partners
MSTY Dividends $100/month 2-3 flights Cash for cheap routes
ULTY Dividends $75/month 1-2 flights Supplement cash needs
Work Reimbursements Variable 3-4 flights Business destinations

💡 Key Insight: By combining multiple funding sources, I’m reducing out-of-pocket costs to under $2,000 for flights valued at over $5,000.

Recent Flight Reports

Flight #1: BOS → PQI

Date

July 20, 2025

Airline

JetBlue

Cost

$0 (YieldMax)

Miles Earned

Pending

Read Full Report →

Flight #2: PQI → BOS

Date

July 26, 2025

Airline

JetBlue

Cost

$139 (JetBlue Plus / YieldMax)

Points Earned

TBD

Coming Soon →

Booking Strategies I’m Using

1. Multi-City Arbitrage

  • Book segments separately for lower costs
  • Use positioning flights with Delta
  • Stack with work travel when possible

2. Points Maximization

  • 5x Amex points on flights
  • Stack with restaurant and hotel deals
  • Use Amex promotions + Rakuten

3. Status Match Strategy

  • Leveraging Delta Platinum status
  • Building toward potential Star Alliance benefits
  • Future United Airlines partnership benefits

Complete Flight Tracker

Live tracking of all 25 flights with real-time updates

# Route Date Airline Cost Payment Status
1 BOS → PQI Jul 20 JetBlue $0 YieldMax ✅ Complete
2 PQI → BOS TBD JetBlue $139 Cash / YieldMax (MSTY) Pending

View Full Interactive Tracker (Coming Soon) →

Content Release Schedule

What You Can Expect

  • Flight Reports: Within 48 hours of each flight
  • Weekly Recaps: Every Sunday with strategies and learnings
  • Live Updates: Instagram Stories and Twitter during travel
  • Video Content: YouTube vlogs for select flights (slower)

Join the Journey

Get My Flight Tracker Template + Weekly Updates

Join other points detectives following this challenge and preparing for their own status runs

    You’ll receive: Flight tracker template, booking alerts, and exclusive strategies

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: Why 25 flights?

    A: JetBlue’s special promotion awards Mosaic status after 25 flights, regardless of distance. There’s additive value in using your JetBlue credit card to earn miles, while seeking the maximum amount of rewards mileage.

    Q: How much will this cost you?

    A: Total flight value is ~$5-6,000, but through points, dividends, and reimbursements, my out-of-pocket will be under $2,000.

    Q: Can I follow your exact strategy?

    A: Yes! I’m documenting everything so you can replicate or adapt these strategies for your own status runs.

    Ready to Start Your Own Status Run?

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