What Is the jetBlue 25 for 25 Birthday Challenge?
In June 2025, JetBlue launched the jetBlue 25 for 25 Challenge to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The concept is simple but ambitious: fly to 25 different JetBlue destinations by December 31, 2025, and you’ll earn 350,000 TrueBlue points (worth approximately $5,250 in flight value) plus 25 years of Mosaic elite status.
My Goals: Budget-Friendly, Public Transit-Focused, and Strategic
I’m approaching the JetBlue 25 for 25 Challenge with a very specific set of goals:
- Stay under a $3,600 total budget, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, and food
- Prioritize public transit wherever possible to keep costs down and stay true to the spirit of the challenge
- Limit car rentals, rideshares, and hotel nights by creatively scheduling flights, optimizing itineraries, and staying with friends
- Complete the full challenge in just 5 legs, carefully mapped to reduce costs and maximize efficiency
The goal is Flyto25 and turn $3,600 in spending into over $6,750 in value through points, perks, and 25 years of elite travel status.
What You’ll Find on This Site
This site is your inside look at how I’m completing the jetBlue 25 for 25 Challenge. Whether you’re attempting the challenge yourself or just curious how it’s done, here’s what you can explore:
- Full itineraries for each leg of the journey
- My travel planning spreadsheet (free download)
- Cost breakdowns for flights, hotels, trains, and cars
- Travel tips, tools, and flight hacks
- Live updates during the trip
- Final results: what I spent, what I earned, and what I’d do differently
If you’re interested in budget travel, jetBlue elite status, or travel planning strategies, you’re in the right place.
About Me
I’m a travel and points hobbyist who thrives on finding value (hacking) that others overlook. I am based out of DCA and work fully remotely. When jetBlue announced this 25 for 25 promo, I saw a chance to once again hack the system and turn a wild challenge into a smart and profitable adventure and 25 years of status on jetBlue.