If you are a WestJet Rewards Elite member be sure to check your email for an invite only bonus offer. If you get the email you can register, book and fly eligible routes on an EconoFlex, Premium or PremiumFlex fare to earn up to 50% bonus WestJet dollars. The actual flight window is only a […]
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January 28 Update: Credit Cards that help save on airline fees, WestJet adds Calgary to Austin & Portland, Edmonton to St. John’s and IHG new hotel openings
Today’s we released a new feature on the main Rewards Canada website entitled “Credit Cards that help you avoid those dreaded airline fees.” This one looks at credit cards that can help you save money or even avoid airline and even some airport fees! Read the feature here! WestJet announced their summer 2019 flight schedule […]
WestJet Rewards Platinum & Gold Elites now receive unlimited lounge access for themselves and up to 5 family members
One new benefit that we have alluded to in past posts and in our podcast about WestJet Rewards Platinum Elite Status is here, unlimited lounge access is now here! The great news is that it also counts for Gold Elite Members! As of yesterday Platinum and Gold members receive unlimited access to 15 airport lounges […]
January 18 Update: New coalition credit card comparison chart, WestJet takes delivery of their first 787, Air Canada reveals possible A220 routes
We’ve added a new credit card comparison chart to our list of charts! This one ties in to the new category we added to our Top Travel Rewards Credit Card rankings last year and that is the Coalition Card category. What is a coalition card you may ask? A coalition program credit card earns points […]
New WestJet video with Gerry Dee takes a stab at Air Canada and Aeroplan
Earlier this month WestJet Rewards released a video collaboration with Canadian comedian Gerry Dee about the uncertainty of airline travel reward programs: While not specifically implied, you can tell they are taking a stab at Air Canada and Aeroplan and what is going to happen to the program come 2020. We all know Air Canada […]
WestJet Rewards Platinum Elite Status is officially here!
First hinted at in August, then revealed in October on the same day as the new 787 route announcements, WestJet’s new top elite tier, Platinum is official as of today. This means if you have hit the qualification requirements already this year ($8,000 of spend on WestJet) you are officially a Platinum Status member. If […]
WestJet’s first 787 revenue flight is slated for Toronto to Calgary on February 20
For all our Avgeek and WestJet fans here is the news you have been waiting for. WestJet has filed the information for their first revenue Boeing 787 flight. As was much expected it will be between Toronto and Calgary as the plane will be based in Toronto to start with since the new 787 hanger […]