AARP Travel Rewards vs JetBlue Premier
AARP Travel Rewards
$0/yr
7.0/10
VS
JetBlue Premier
$499/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
AARP Travel Rewards charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. JetBlue Premier charges $499/yr with 1X base rewards. AARP Travel Rewards offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
AARP Travel Rewards
Lower annual fee ($0 vs $499)
Rewards Earning
JetBlue Premier
3 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
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Statement Credits
JetBlue Premier
$150 in annual credits
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
AARP Travel Rewards wins for most people
The $499 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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JetBlue Premier wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
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AARP Travel Rewards
| Dining, gas, drugstores | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
JetBlue Premier
| JetBlue purchases | 8.0X |
| Restaurants & grocery stores | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |