New Platinum tier boasts highest earn rates and
benefits, while Gold and Silver members
benefit from new enhancements as of Dec. 12,
2018
CALGARY, Dec. 12, 2018 /CNW/ - WestJet today
announced its newest WestJet Rewards tier Platinum and enhancements
to the Rewards program are here in time for the holidays.
Starting today, WestJet Rewards Platinum, Gold and Silver tiers
will make it easier for members to get even more value from
WestJet's frequent flyer program. Milestone awards will be issued
more frequently, and WestJet Vacations packages will also be added
towards qualifying spend.
"Our WestJet Rewards program is fully transparent and provides
our members with more benefits, flexibility and certainty than ever
before," said d'Arcy Monaghan, WestJet's Vice-President Loyalty
Programs. "As we go global with our new Boeing 787 Dreamliners and
introduce two-by-two premium seating, we're making it easier for
our loyal frequent flyer guests to experience the elite benefits
and privileges they deserve through enhancements to our Rewards
program."
Platinum
By reaching Platinum, WestJet guests will
enjoy the highest earn rates and benefits. Starting at $8,000 in annual qualifying spend, Platinum
members benefit from an eight per cent earn rate on WestJet
flights, with an additional two per cent incentive when booking
with a WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard. Platinum members also
benefit from priority services, lounge access along with priority
for complimentary upgrades to our Premium cabin with the purchase
of EconoFlex fares.
Gold
Frequent flyers now have access to the Gold
tier with a $5,000 spend
requirement. Members will receive two additional advance seat
selection vouchers and have early access to purchase Premium
upgrades 48 hours prior to departure. Additionally, Gold members
are eligible for complimentary upgrades to our Premium cabin with
the purchase of EconoFlex fares.
Silver
By spending $3,000 Silver tier members will benefit from
enhancements including an additional free checked bag, access to
priority check-in and bag drop, along with Zone 2 boarding. Silver
members are also eligible for complimentary upgrades to our Premium
cabin with the purchase of EconoFlex fares.
Also beginning today, milestone awards will be issued more
frequently. Top-tier members will receive their first WestJet-wide
companion voucher starting at $4,000
qualifying spend and will receive an additional voucher at every
$2,000 spend thereafter. All
milestone awards will be valid for travel in Economy or
Premium.
Additionally, WestJet Vacations packages will now count toward
qualifying spend to help WestJet Rewards members reach elite tier
status faster.
Future enhancements to WestJet Rewards are anticipated
throughout 2019, including enhanced lounge benefits, additional
priority services, the introduction of a comprehensive upgrade
program, improved self-serve automation features, as well as
reciprocal tier benefits with our joint venture partner, Delta Air
Lines, subject to regulatory approval.
About WestJet
Together with WestJet's regional
airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than
100 destinations in North America,
Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in
over 20 countries through our airline partnerships. WestJet
Vacations offers affordable, flexible vacations to more than 60
destinations and the choice of more than 800 hotels, resorts,
condos and villas. Members of the WestJet Rewards program
earn WestJet dollars on flights, vacation packages and more.
Members use WestJet dollars towards the purchase of flights and
vacations packages to any WestJet destination with no blackout
periods, and have access to Member Exclusive fares offering deals
to WestJet destinations throughout our network and those of our
partner airlines.
WestJet is proud to be recognized as Best Airline in
Canada and Travellers' Choice
winner – North America for 2017
and 2018 in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards for Airlines.
The airline was also named the Travellers' Choice Winner – Economy,
North America, 2018. All awards
are based on authentic reviews from the travelling public on
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site. We are one of very
few airlines globally that does not commercially overbook.
WestJet is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)
under the symbol WJA. For more information about everything
WestJet, please visit westjet.com.
Recent recognition includes:
2018 Number-One-Ranked
Airline Credit Card in Canada
(Rewards Canada)
2018 North America's Best Low-Cost
Airline (Skytrax)
2018/2017 Best Airline in Canada
and Travellers' Choice Winner Mid-Sized and Low Cost Airlines –
North America (TripAdvisor
Travellers' Choice awards for Airlines)
2018 Travellers' Choice Winner – Economy, North America (TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice
awards for Airlines)
2018/2017/2016 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 #1 in
Canada (MoneySense magazine)
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