Apply and save during flight booking on mobile
WestJet.com
CALGARY, April 18, 2017 /CNW/ - WestJet today
announced the introduction of an exclusive WestJet RBC World Elite
MasterCard application offer on the payment page of the mobile
version of westjet.com. The application makes it easy for WestJet
guests to apply, get approved and immediately use the card to pay
for their flight booking.
"WestJet is the first Canadian airline to feature this instant
credit card application during the booking process," said
Marshall Wilmot, WestJet Senior
Vice-President Marketing and Digital. "This innovative offer allows
our guests to use their mobile devices to apply for the number-one
ranked travel reward credit card in Canada, book a flight and take advantage of
instant savings all in one session. WestJet works diligently to
create programs that align directly with our award-winning guest
experience. By continually raising the bar on technology we
continue being easy to do business with while saving our guests
time and money."
Approved cardholders receive:
- $50 CAD credit on their first
credit card statement
- Free first checked bag for the primary cardholder and up to
eight guests on their booking
- Welcome bonus of 200 WestJet dollars redeemable for future
travel with WestJet
- Annual round-trip companion voucher starting from $99 (plus taxes and fees) anywhere WestJet
flies
- Ability to pay for current online booking all on the new card,
right then and there
WestJet will roll out the instant credit card application on its
desktop site later this spring. Customers will not be automatically
signed up for the credit card – rather, it is simply an offer they
will receive while purchasing tickets via WestJet.com and if they
choose to take up on the offer they will need to complete an
application.
The number-one-ranked WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard allows
cardholders to earn 1.5 per cent in WestJet dollars for every
dollar spent on everyday purchases and 2 per cent on WestJet
flights or WestJet Vacations packages. WestJet dollars can be used
like cash towards the purchase of WestJet flights and vacations
packages on any day, at any time, to any WestJet destination with
no blackout periods ̶ even on seat sales.
The WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard also allows the primary
cardholder to take a companion on a round-trip flight on the same
itinerary starting from $99
(depending on route) plus taxes, fees and charges on any
WestJet-marketed and operated flight anywhere in the WestJet
network. In addition to the companion voucher, the card also
provides the first checked bag at no charge for the primary
cardholder as well as up to eight additional guests travelling on
the same booking.
About WestJet
We are proud to be Canada's most trusted airline, powered by an
award-winning culture of care and recognized as one of the
country's top employers. WestJet, and our regional airline, WestJet
Encore, offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in
North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. Through our partnerships with airlines
representing every major region of the world, we offer our guests
more than 150 destinations in more than 20 countries. Leveraging
WestJet's extensive network, flight schedule and remarkable guest
experience, WestJet Vacations delivers affordable, flexible travel
experiences with a variety of accommodation options for every
guest. Members of our WestJet Rewards program earn WestJet dollars
on flights, vacation packages and more. Our members use WestJet
dollars towards the purchase of WestJet flights and vacations
packages on any day, at any time, to any WestJet destination with
no blackout periods ̶ even on seat sales. For more
information about everything WestJet, please visit westjet.com.
Recent recognition includes:
2017 Best
Airline in Canada and Travellers'
Choice Winner Mid-Sized and Low-Cost Airlines – North America (TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice
awards for airlines)
2016 Canada's Most Trusted Airline
(Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria)
2016 Canada's most reputable
company for Corporate Social Responsibility (Reputation
Institute)
2016/2015/2014/2013/2012 Ranked top three for Canadian Brands
(Canadian Business Magazine)
2016/2015/2014/2013 WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard ranked best
travel reward card in Canada
(MoneySense magazine)
2015/2011/2010/2008/2007/2006/2005 Canada's Most Admired Corporate Culture
(Waterstone Human Capital)
2015 Best Employers in Canada
(Aon Hewitt)
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