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WestJet Rewards Guide

Are you ready for a WestJet Rewards guide ? If you fly WestJet on a regular basis or even if you fly them once a year, you’ll want to learn more about their loyalty program. What many people don’t realize is that it’s a cash back type of rewards program so it’s easy to understand. There are no blackout dates or redemption schedules to worry about, you just claim your WestJet dollars on whatever you want.

Redemptions start at just $15 WestJet dollars so it’s easy to use your dollars right away. While WestJet Rewards has made improvements over the years and appeals to casual travellers, there’s no denying that the value for frequent travellers or business travellers will be limited.

How to earn WestJet dollars

Additional silver tier benefits, additional gold tier benefits, additional platinum tier benefits, is westjet rewards good for frequent flyers, final thoughts.

When travellers spend money on WestJet flights, WestJet vacation packages, or cars and hotels booked on westjet.com, they’ll earn 0.5% – 8% cash-back in WestJet dollars depending on their tier. This may sound complicated, but it’s pretty straightforward since everything is tied to tiers.

Tiers are structured around how much you spend within a 12-month qualifying period. The more you spend, the higher your tier status becomes. The higher your status is, the better your rewards are.

Teal status earns you 1% in WestJet dollars up to $2,999 in spend
Silver status earns you 3% in WestJet dollars from $3,000 – $4,999 in spend
Gold status earns you 5% in WestJet dollars from $5,000 – $7,999 in spend
Platinum status earns you 8% in WestJet dollars and kicks in one you spend $8,000

Once you’ve earned a status, you keep it until the following year. You do need to maintain the qualifying flight spend in each successive year, but you no longer reset to teal like before. See the below chart for a full breakdown of the different status tiers.

Member Exclusive fares

WestJet offers Member Exclusive (ME) fares which are discounted fares available just to WestJet Rewards members. The discounts vary since it uses a dynamic pricing model but they recently made more seats available which should appeal to some members.

The catch is that you must have enough WestJet dollars to pay for the entire balance. This is pretty problematic when you think about it. You only earn WestJet dollars when you book flights on WestJet or use one of the co-branded credit cards.

For example, if I wanted to claim a $600 flight, I would need $600 WestJet Dollars. To earn $600 WestJet Dollars, I would need to spend $40,000 on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard.

I’m not saying that the card is bad. In fact, I think it comes with great benefits (more below). I’m just saying that ME fares currently offer very limited value since the discounts appear to be minimal and you need to pay the entire balance with your WestJet Dollars.

If you’re short, you can purchase WestJet dollars via points.com to top up your balance, but it costs $2 for $1 WestJet dollars. That’s clearly an awful return.

On a positive note, you can book premium and business class seats with ME fares. But again, the discount you get with ME fares seems to be quite minimal. Like really, sometimes the difference is just a few dollars. WestJet really needs to make some improvements here if they want to compete with Aeroplan or other airline loyalty programs.

Two checked bags free
4 airport lounge vouchers
4 advance seat selection vouchers
Priority check-in and bag drop
Zone 2 boarding
Canada-wide companion voucher (when $4,000 spend is reached)
10 airport lounge vouchers
6 advance seat selection vouchers
Priority check-in and bag drop at select airports
Priority security screening at select airports
Early access to purchase upgrades to premium seating
Zone 1 boarding
Higher priority for complimentary upgrades to premium seats with the purchase of EconoFlex fares
No fee for same-day flight changes at check-in
Three free checked bags
Unlimited advanced seat selection
A dedicated support number
Highest priority for complimentary upgrades to premium seats with the purchase of EconoFlex fares

I will say this, when you reach higher tier status with WestJet Rewards, the benefits you get are much better. I’ve had Gold status for a few years now so I’ve been able to take advantage of free advance seat selections. The priority check-in and boarding are also very convenient.

WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard

$119 annual fee
450 WestJet dollars when you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months
Earn 2% back in WestJet dollars on WestJet flights or WestJet Vacations packages
Earn 1.5% back on all other purchases
Receive a round-trip companion voucher – every year – for any WestJet destination starting from $119 (plus taxes, fees, charges and other ATC)
Get free first checked bags for the primary cardholder and up to 8 guests on the same reservation

You can earn more WestJet Rewards/Dollars by applying for the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard. Cardholders earn 1.5% in WestJet dollars on everyday purchases and 2% on WestJet flight and vacation purchases. That means you could earn up to 10% in cash-back in WestJet dollars as a Platinum tier member.

The base earn rate of 1.5% in WestJet dollars for every $1 spent is not bad, but many of the best cash back credit cards in Canada offer a better return and you’re getting actual cash. The strength of the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard is the annual companion voucher and free checked bags. The earn rate is secondary.

The WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard appeals to frequent and casual flyers with WestJet. The annual companion voucher alone is worth it as you normally wouldn’t get one until you reach Gold tier status.

The $119 annual fee may turn some people off, but considering you’ll get a healthy sign up bonus in WestJet dollars, there’s really nothing to complain about. As a cardholder, you and your travelling companions get your first bag checked free (up to 8 bags). Normally, a checked bag starts at $30 each way, so there can be a fair amount of savings. This is why the card is one of the best airline credit cards in Canada . If you prefer something with a lower annual fee, check out the WestJet RBC Mastercard .

WestJet RBC Mastercard

$39 annual fee
Earn 50 WestJet dollars after your first purchase
Earn an additional 50 WestJet dollars when you spend $1,000 in the first 3 months
Earn 1.5% back in WestJet dollars on WestJet flights or WestJet Vacations packages
Earn 1% back in WestJet dollars on all other purchases
Annual companion voucher

It depends on how you look at things. WestJet Rewards is designed for anyone who flies WestJet. If you’re a casual flyer, you’ll likely be happy to get anything, but the value proposition isn’t the best. It can only become lucrative if you have a co-branded credit card, and even then, you have a limited earn rate.

That said, most travellers who fly with WestJet won’t care. They likely put more value on service or availability. They may have been disappointed with Air Canada over the years and have switched, or they may just enjoy the free companion voucher that comes with the credit cards.

Now if you’re flying WestJet on a regular basis and have top status, there’s definitely some value since your earn rate is so high, but you also need to think about what you’re missing out on. By sticking to WestJet Rewards, you’re limiting yourself to one airline (although they’ve had partners before and they’re apparently coming back later). There’s no denying WestJet Rewards are easy to understand, but there’s no aspirational travel available.

Look at Aeroplan with Air Canada. They recently made changes so it’s more friendly to everyday travellers. They also have a huge network so you can use your points to fly anywhere in the world. More importantly, there are multiple ways to earn Aeroplan points so you can high value redemptions quickly. I personally favour Aeroplan over WestJet Rewards, but I collect points points/dollars since I fly both airlines regularly.

If you’re looking to earn points to get free business class flights around the world, you need to look somewhere else. For me personally, I still like WestJet Rewards because of that companion voucher that I get every year.

My WestJet Rewards review is positive, but I recognize its limitations. While most airlines use a points system that can be difficult to make an actual booking, WestJet Rewards has a simple cash back system that only requires $15 WestJet dollars to make a redemption. That said, frequent flyers and loyalty enthusiasts will not see much value in WestJet Rewards and will likely prefer to focus on other loyalty programs.

About Barry Choi

Barry Choi is a Toronto-based personal finance and travel expert who frequently makes media appearances. His blog Money We Have is one of Canada’s most trusted sources when it comes to money and travel. You can find him on Twitter: @barrychoi

77 Comments

Do you know if you are able to cancel a West Jet Card and then re apply to earn the bonuses for a second time? If so, is there a time period for doing so?

Thanks for the great posts!

As far as I know, the WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard does not have a once per lifetime signup bonus so you should be able to reapply for this later if you want. Generally speaking, most cards require 6 months to pass before you can reapply.

That would put a hit on your credit that would make you cringe. Probably not recommended

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The WJ rewards program is pretty good value, especially if they’re your preferred carrier. I looked in the RBC card, which has good benefits and pretty terrific travel insurance coverage with one gaping hole: baggage delay and loss. If your free checked bag goes missing while you’re traveling, you are (bleep) out of luck.

Hmmm seems odd that the free checked bag which is a benefit of being a cardholder is not covered by your baggage delay and loss insurance. I need to look into this.

I have been WJ gold for years. It’s not as great as you make it. They never upgrade you because their system does not have the capabilities for most routes. They barely have any lounges. – check the list. I’m sitting writing this a day after flying WJ where they could not even accommodate me sitting together with my spouse when we booked the same ticket together. Gold “agents” were not even able to fix this problem for a gold client. The good – cash vs points. Companion tickets. Free 1st luggage.

Interesting to hear your personal experience on the matter. I wonder if this is a consistent problem? The lack of lounges is definitely an issue, their partners are limited. It would be great if they were able to partner with all Priority Pass lounges in the future.

Not happy at all with the changes. Have been gold for years with platinum spend. Now there is unlimited access to lounges, however I only use the lounges when travelling personally with friends, now I am limited to 2 lounge passes for guests. I had 20 unused vouchers for the lounge, now I only have 2, they actually took away my vouchers for the new program. I only choose my seat when flying personally, again, they took away all of my seat selection vouches. I now have unlimited seat selection personally, but this doesn’t help me when I’m flying with others. If you are flying with others your status means nothing in regards to complementary upgrades as they will not upgrade you if the other passenger is not gold or platinum. I fly Westjet for work because it was a benefit for me personally, now I am researching Air Canada’s rewards. I think if you spend as much as I do on flights you should be happy with the rewards to some extent and I am not.

I can see your frustration. I think WestJet’s intent was to provide more access to their members and their families. For people who like you preferred to use their lounge and seat selection vouchers on friends, the changes negatively affect you.

Hmm they usually only have a issue moving someone to sit with there spouse when you don’t ask at the gate till the very last minute. I get upgraded on every flight that’s not fully booked

This is not entirely related to Westjet’s loyalty program. Bit I thought it was worth sharing a slightly different way to earn points.

In partnership with the federal Public Health Agency of Canada, multiple provincial governments, and other sponsors (e.g., charities), a new and FREE rewards App rewards you financially to improve your health. Talk about the ultimate nudge!

So in conjunction with other loyalty programs and card, the app helps you: –> keep track your daily steps taken, –> gives you monetary incentives to walk, –> sends you health tips and trivia along with points transferable to dollars via your Petro Canada card, Scene card, or Aeroplan card.

How do the rewards program and credit card work together? You make them sound like separate entities.

Yes, can you earn Silver/Gold status with your credit card spending? (On regular items, not just travel – when we signed up, I was led to believe this was so)

Your credit card spending does NOT apply to silver/gold status unless you’re making purchases on WestJet flights, WestJet vacation packages, or cars and hotels booked on westjet.com.

Hi William,

The credit card gets tied to your WestJet Rewards account. They’re technically separate, but they work together.

Annual fee is going to $119 starting Nov 2017, FYI …

Good to know, thanks!

The only problem is… you have to fly WestJet. Yuck.

One drawback to RBC Westjet card, is that for checked luggage fee to be waived, primary card holder has to travel. So if your spouse is not the primary card holder and they travel alone (without primary card holder), they have to pay the fee, even if you have two cards. ($149 per year I think for 2 cards). So one downside to the “free checked luggage”.

Does anyone know if I need to book my flight with Westjet directly for free baggage or can I use sites such as Expedia.ca? I frequently book WJ one way and need to use another airline for the return so this works for me.

If you use the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard to book your WestJet flights or have Silver status, then your first checked bag is free regardless of where you booked your ticket.

Can we earn points booking with west jet thru a travel agent also? Thanks

Yes you still earn WestJet dollars when booking through a travel agent as long as it’s a fare that can be booked by the public.

Pretty late to this conversation but here’s a question. If I have a companion voucher, and do not use it, will I get another voucher after that one expires? Specifically, I am interested in what is considered an “annual voucher”.

HI Suzanne,

Usually the companion vouchers are good for one year, so yes, if you don’t use yours, you would get a new one. Annual usually refers to annual date of when you signed up for your credit card.

Thanks for the quick response!

Be aware and very careful with your WestJet rewards system! I just found out that my account was canceled in 2014 due to the anti-spam legislation yet I have taken WestJet flights every year before and after this date and given them my account number. I have no email proof that it was canceled and have lost at least 20 return flights worth of travel. Please go into your account and cross-check. My account was flagged as ‘for information only’…clever, they kept my info but un-linked my account number. Is that even legal?

If I book for family of four do I get all west jet rewards or do we all need a reward card?

From the WestJet website

“No. WestJet Rewards is an individual traveller program. Eligible spend will only be applied to the account belonging to the person whose name and WestJet Rewards ID matches those appearing on the booking. This also applies for bookings made for children. To earn WestJet dollars, each individual traveller must join WestJet Rewards and have their own WestJet Rewards ID.”

After trying to contact Westjet on 3 separate occasions on this question- without the courtesy of a reply – I will ask you Barry.

In regard to the companion fare, if I book an outbound flight and wish to leave the return leg open – as I am unsure of the time away-can this fare be applied ?

Based on the terms and conditions, I would say no (see below). YOu’re not technically booking a roundtrip ticket which is why I don’t think the voucher would apply.

Valid for one (1) round-trip for the primary cardholder and a companion of their choice travelling on the same itinerary; these vouchers are non-transferable. Maximum one companion voucher may be used per booking.

Primary cardholder may use the companion voucher only once on their choice of either A) round-trip travel in Canada and the continental U.S. for a $99 base fare B) round-trip travel to/from Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and Hawaii for a $299 base fare or C) round-trip travel to/from Europe for a $399 base fare. If one-way travel is booked, the full base fare will be charged, the voucher will be deemed fully used and the return portion of travel is forfeited.

How do I GET MY WESTJET dollars summary? I GO TO THE wwwwestjet.com/creditcard and it doesn’t seem to want to show me the balance.

When you sign into WestJet rewards, it should show your amount.

https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/rewards/index

My husband is the primary cardholder, and I have a card on the same account. It appears to me that my spending is credited as miles to my husband’s account, as the primary cardholder. I do get the companion voucher for one flight a year, but how do I earn westjet miles on my account to spend toward other flights?

You’d have to get your own card to earn WestJet dollars for your own account.

I travel for work quite a bit and I use the Westjet rewards program over Air Canada as it’s much easier to redeem dollars and 5% Earn rate for Gold status is pretty good plus the perks are good for me like same day flight changes for free, seat vouches, 2 free bags, priority boarding etc.- I also get randomly upgraded to Plus seating fairly often which is a nice surprise.

I am coming up on my qualifying year at the end of June and I’m only short $153 of the $6K qualifying spend to maintain Gold Status but I’m not planning any travel before July. Do you know if I can book a flight and pay for it and not take it or do I have to get on the flight to have the flight count as “qualifying spend”?

Or is there any other way to get the qualifying spend like renting a car using my Westjet number?

Based on the tier listings, a car rental is likely your easiest bet. That being said, I’d call WestJet and ask if purchasing future travel now counts for your current calendar year.

https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/rewards/tiers/index

Hi Barry, If I am a westjet mastercard credit card holder AND have silver status, am I allowed 2 free checked bags?

I suspect the answer is no since both the silver status and WestJet Mastercard state that only the first checked bag is free.

Thanks for this! I’ve been reading around trying to get details on the rewards of this card and your website is the most comprehensive.

One last piece that I can’t seem to get a straight answer on: is the qualifying spend on WJ flights, car rentals, etc only or is it for any money I put on the card?

For example I want to travel to Hawaii next Apr and ideally use the companion voucher for my son’s ticket. So both of us flying together at the same time. If I sign up for the card now, in June, and spend $6000 in groceries, gas, bills, whatever else I normally put on a CC, will I be eligible for the companion voucher as soon as I hit $6k? Or does it have to be $6k in WJ flights/car rentals?

For status purposes, the spend must be on WJ flights, vacations, car rentals, etc only. However, the WestJet RBC Visa gives you the companion voucher right away.

https://www.moneywehave.com/westjet-rbc-world-elite-mastercard-review/

Any everyday spending earns you WJ Dollars, but won’t go towards status.

Also note that the RBC Avion has a promo right now where you get 25,000 points after your first purchase which can be converted to $250 WestJet dollars.

https://www.moneywehave.com/the-best-travel-credit-cards-in-canada/

Thanks for the ultra prompt response Barry! And that companion voucher is good for anywhere WJ flies and not just within Canada?

yes anywhere but I believe it goes up to $199 for the U.S. and $299 for international. Still a VERY good value. You get this companion voucher every year so it’s worth hanging on to the WestJet card just for that reason.

If my spouse and I both sign up for the card (different applications) would be both receive the $250 WJ dollars and companion voucher? If so, it may be a good option for our family (planning a holiday to the US next year with two adults, two children).

Yes, you and your wife could both sign up for the card separately and get the companion offers.

Also note that the RBC Visa infinite currently has a promotion where the first year is free and you get 25K points ($250 value) after your first purchase. Those points can be transferred to WestJet dollars.

Hi. Is the companion ticket issued based on calendar year or anniversary of your card signup after the initial one? Also, if the annual companion ticket goes unused during the first year do you have two to use there to use and so on as years go by or do they expire?

It goes by your anniversary date and does not carry forward. So you basically have one year to use them.

Hi. can i use my Westjest dollars (i am the primary card holder) and book and pay a flight for my spouse using these dollars.

Yes you can use your WestJet dollars to buy your wife a ticket. You just need to put the ticket under her name.

I don’t think it’s that great a program. The problem is they don’t count the majority of their ticket purchases towards their points – only those in a certain fare class. So, it’s not at all easy to get to gold status if you travel a lot. And who books full fare on a discount airline, corporate or personal? I’ve not been impressed, I personally did 8 trips back and forth to eastern canada and the eastern US (from Calgary) in the last calendar year and it wasn’t enough to reach silver status. I’ll stick with Delta for Can/US travel, their point program is better.

The way the WestJet Rewards Program works is that it is a dollar qualification for tier. You reach Silver at $3,000 spend and Gold at $6,000.

Note that only the base fare counts (not taxes). The only fare that doesn’t count towards tier qualification is Econo (lowest) which is similar to AC’s Basic fare and is only available on very select routes.

Air Canada requires the same ($3,000) qualifying spend for 25K PLUS 25,000 Qualifying Miles or 25 Qualifying Segments. In other words, it’s much easier to earn status on WestJet compared to Air Canada.

As a frequent traveler with WJ Gold, I have no issues on the free benefits accumulated as you go, basically you get what your tier level states, such as free first 2 checked luggage, Zone 1 boarding, priority check-in, free lounge hours, WJ dollars, even first class seat with choice of drinks/food at no extra charge. Yes you will need to pay the annual fee depends on the WJ credit card you have. Compared with AC, the only downfall for WJ is so far WJ doesn’t have a whole lot international routes to choose and redeem your WJ dallors, but I believe they are working on it and expect it happen not just for the business point of view but benefit the diverse members from different origins,

One most important thing with WJ Gold I forgot mentioned in my previous post, you can change to any flight whenever you need as long as they are in the same date, let’s see when you are late for checking they will resign you to another late flight at your choice whenever available, it happened to me twice and it’s my own fault but simply no hassle they will get you there. Am I saying correct, Barry?

Yes, everything you stated about WJ Rewards is accurate which is why it’s one of the best airline rewards programs out there. WestJet has indeed ordered larger planes so they’ll be able to fly to more destinations in the future.

I am a bit confused by what I can do with WestJet Dollars. Can they only be used towards member exclusive deals? Or can they be used to partially pay regular travel as well? I would like to use the $250 (and some WSD I have earned over the years) to cover my base fare and use the companion voucher to cover my partner’s base fare so I can only pay cash for the taxes and fees. Would this be possible?

Your WestJet Dollars can be used to pay partial fares (not taxes). So yes, you should be able to use your WJD to cover your base fare + companion fare and then pay in cash what’s due.

Hi Barry, I’m wondering if you can answer a question re “first bag free” for RBC WestJet Mastercard and up to 8 travelling companions. I have 5 other people that will be traveling with me on an upcoming trip. I spoke with 3 different people at WestJet and got 3 different answers – first said I needed all people on the same reservation to get the free bag, second person said I couldn’t get the free bag for anyone because I used the companion voucher, third person (when I finally booked) said I just have to show my WestJet Mastercard when I’m at the airport and it didn’t matter when they made their reservation as long as they were traveling with me on the same flights. Are you able to confirm? I’m confused. Thank you.

Hi Valerie,

The RBC WestJet World Elite Mastercard terms and conditions states the following.

“Valid for primary cardholders of the WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard and up to eight (8) additional guests travelling on the same reservation; not valid for companions when travelling on a group booking (10+ guests on the same reservation). Eligible member’s 9-digit WestJet Rewards ID must be on the reservation at the time of check-in. Valid on itineraries marketed and wholly operated by WestJet; not valid when travelling with WestJet’s code-share or interline partners. ”

In plain English, this means if you booked the tickets of the 5 other people all on the same itinerary, then they would also all get their first checked bag free. The companion voucher is also included assuming it’s booked by you and on the same itinerary.

If you booked all the 5 tickets separately, only you would get your baggage free (and your companion voucher if it’s on the same itinerary)

Can you advise if you get the free checked bag if you travel on a Delta flight that is operated by WestJet?

Thanks very much.

No, only flights that are fully operated by WestJet qualify for the free baggage.

I was wondering if it’s possible (as the primary cardholder) to book a ticket under someone else’s name and use the voucher on the same itinerary, even though the primary carholder is not travelling? For example booking the tickets for my wife and daughter on my credit card and I pay for it on my statement?

The terms and conditions say it’s only for the primary cardholder.

Primary cardholder may use the companion voucher only once on their choice of either A) round-trip travel in Canada and the continental U.S. for a $99 CAD base fare B) round-trip travel to/from Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and Hawaii for a $299 CAD base fare or C) round-trip travel to/from the rest of the WestJet network for a $399 CAD base fare. If one-way travel is booked, the full base fare will be charged, the voucher

Hi Barry, What will happened to my accumulated WJ dollars if I cancelled my credit card Elite MasterCard RBC? My condition changed and I am not travelling enough anymore. Will I be still eligible to a companion voucher for the last year of being a credit card holder?

The WestJet website states the following:

“Most WestJet dollars no longer expire, but some still will. You can keep tabs on expiry dates, as applicable, by visiting the Expiring WestJet dollars page in your WestJet Rewards account”

In regards to the companion voucher, typically you lose the voucher when you cancel the card. That being said, if you book a flight and then cancel your card, you would not lose that redemption even if your flight takes place after your credit card cancellation.

Barry, can I book a flight for my daughter using my Westjet Rewards card so she gets 1 check on luggage free I have done this in past years but this time they say the cardholder name must be the same as the passenger.

The free checked luggage only applies to the primary cardholder and up to 7 additional guests who are booked on the same itinerary. In other words, your daughter would not get her luggage checked for free unless she’s travelling with you under a single reservation.

Thanks Barry for your quick response

Hi Barry, thanks for all this information. I have two questions:

1 – How many dollars is one westjet rewards point? (I was converting my RBC rewards points and it converted 31,000 RBC Reward points to 321 Westjet Reward points. So I want to know what that means.)

2- if I apply for the elite card, I get $250 welcome dollars, $299 for a Central America flight, one bag free every flight… I travel once a year to Central America. So I make 250 + 299 + 25 baggage fee = $575 if I get one. I make 575 – 119 (annual fee) = $456 in one year !!! I could even cancel and reapply the following year I guess. Is my calculation correct?

thanks, john

WestJet Dollars is a cash back program so they don’t use points. With RBC Avio, you can transfer 1000 avion points for $1 WestJet Dollar. I’m not sure why you get $321 for 31,000, but there may have been a promotion.

Your calculation is a bit off. You get $250 WestJet dollars as a signup bonus and checked bags are $30 each way. The companion voucher to Central America is $299 + taxes. For argument’s sake, let’s say the taxes are $75. That means you would pay a total of $374 for your flight. If the normal cash price for that fare is $600 then you save $226.

That means in the first year you would get $250 + $60 + $226. That’s a total of $536 – the annual fee of $119 = $417. This doesn’t factor in the WestJet dollars you would earn on your regular spending and the free baggage you would get for any other flights.

You could cancel and reapply the following year, but you would only gain $131 but doing that since you still need to pay the annual fee. At a minimum, you’d have to wait 6 months before reapplying so you’re losing out on the cash back you earn on purchases. That to me is not worth it. You’re better off just keeping the card.

Why is Alaska air not mentioned. With Alaska a “mile” does not need to be converted to money. It is a currency on it’s own. 15,000 “miles” take one anywhere in the USA regardless of the fare in dollars

If I am short $100 on qualifying spend, can I make a direct cash purchase.

I don’t think that’s possible.

How do we get our free seats using mc elite. I don’t see that option .

You don’t get free seat selection with the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard. If you reach Silver Status with WestJet Rewards, you’ll get a few seat selection vouchers.

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WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard Review 2024: Is It Worth It?

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Best for: WestJet flyers.

With annual round-trip travel vouchers, free checked bags and accelerated rewards rates on dollars spent through the airline, the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard is a practical pick for jetsetters who frequently fly with WestJet. Learn more about how we evaluate cards .

This travel rewards card earns WestJet dollars and comes with numerous travel perks. Cardholders earn 1.5% back in WestJet dollars on eligible purchases with accelerated earn rates on WestJet flights or vacation packages.

WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard

Get up to $450 in WestJet dollars¹ with the WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard. Plus, get a Round-Trip Companion Voucher Every Year – for any WestJet destination starting from $119 CAD³ (plus taxes, fees, charges and other ATC).
Get free first checked bags for the primary cardholder and up to 8 guests on the same reservation⁴
Earn WestJet dollars 1.5% on everyday purchases and 2% on flights or packages with WestJet or WestJet Vacations⁸
WestJet dollars never expire¹⁰ Use your WestJet dollars to book flights anytime so you can travel when and where you want.
No blackout periods.
Travel coverage including emergency medical insurance²⁰ as well as trip interruption insurance²¹, hotel burglary¹⁸ and rental car insurance¹⁸. Even eligible purchases you make on the card are protected.
Link your RBC card with a Petro-Points membership to and instantly save 3₵ per litre on fuel¹² and always earn 20% more Petro-Points¹³ at Petro-Canada.
Free Boingo Wifi for Mastercard holders¹¹ at over 1 million hot spots.
Get $0 delivery fees for 12 months from DoorDash^. Add your eligible RBC credit card to your DoorDash account to: Get a 12-month complimentary DashPass subscription± – a value of almost $120. Enjoy unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees on orders of $15 or more when you pay with your eligible RBC credit card.
Eligibility: This card requires a minimum personal income of $80,000 or a minimum household income of $150,000. Must also be a Canadian resident of the age of majority in the province or territory of residence.
Corresponding legal references and product terms are available on the RBC website, which will be available and agreed upon in the customer onboarding process.
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WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard vs TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card

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WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard full review

The WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard is a travel rewards card that earns WestJet dollars. Points can be redeemed for WestJet flights or vacation packages.

Benefits of the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard

This co-branded WestJet Mastercard has many of the perks and features you’d expect from a travel card, like travel vouchers, free checked bags, free global Wi-Fi and travel insurance.

Drawbacks of the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard

The WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard has a lot going for it. However, its high annual household income requirements could be a barrier to entry, and its rewards are limited to WestJet flights, as well as WestJet Vacation and Sunwing Vacation packages.

Who should get the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard?

Jet-setters who frequently fly with WestJet stand to gain the most from the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard. The card offers its highest earn rate on dollars spent booking WestJet flights and vacation packages. WestJet dollars can be redeemed for WestJet flights, and WestJet Vacation and Sunwing Vacation packages.

Is the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard worth it?

The WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard may be worthwhile for those who like to fly with WestJet, as the card’s reward redemptions are limited to travel booked through WestJet. One WestJet dollar is worth $1 CAD, according to WestJet. So, you’d need to earn at least 119 WestJet dollars to recoup the card’s $119 annual fee.

RBC customer ratings

Below average customer satisfaction: The Royal Bank of Canada ranks 8th out of 13 institutions in online banking satisfaction according to J.D. Power’s 2023 Canada Credit Card Satisfaction Study.
Poor Trustpilot rating: 1.2 out of 5 possible stars based on over 1,100 customer reviews, as of this writing.
Unfavourable Better Business Bureau rating: 1.21 out of 5 possible stars based on over 100 customer reviews, as of this writing.

WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard eligibility

Who qualifies for the westjet rbc world elite mastercard.

To qualify for the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard, you must:

Be a Canadian resident.
Be at least the age of majority for your province or territory.
Have a personal annual income of at least $80,000 or an annual household income of at least $150,000.

Don’t meet the income requirements? You could consider cards like the TD Aeroplan Visa Platinum Credit Card or the CIBC Aeroplan Visa Card that have low or no income requirements but still offer travel perks and rewards.

Approximate credit score needed for approval

Canadian credit card issuers rarely disclose required credit scores , which makes it hard to know your chances of approval when comparing credit cards. However, higher scores generally mean better chances of approval, and that’s true regardless of the type of credit you’re applying for. Want to learn more? Visit our “ What Credit Score is Needed for a Credit Card? ” page.

WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard rewards

Earn up to 450 WestJet dollars.

Get 250 WestJet dollars when you become a WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard cardholder.
Earn an additional 200 WestJet dollars by making at least $5,000 in purchases within your first three months of card membership.

Earn WestJet dollars at the following rates:

2% back in WestJet dollars when you book WestJet flights or vacation packages.
1.5% back in WestJet dollars on all other purchases.

WestJet dollars can be redeemed for WestJet flights or vacation packages.

The WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard’s welcome offer includes up to 450 WestJet dollars, worth $450, according to WestJet.

Beyond its welcome offer, the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard earns up to 2% back in WestJet dollars on eligible purchases. It also comes with a number of benefits that provide additional value, including annual round-trip travel vouchers, free checked bags, free global Wi-Fi, Petro-Canada discounts, a complimentary 12-month DoorDash subscription and more.

Plus, additional value can be squeezed from the card’s insurance protection, should it ever need to be put to use.

Point value breakdown

According to WestJet, 1 WestJet dollar is worth $1 CAD when redeemed for the base fare of eligible flights and vacation packages.

How to apply for the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard

The application process for the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard can be completed online by visiting RBC’s website:

From the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard webpage, select Apply Now.
Review the card’s terms and conditions. Select Continue.
Enter your full name, email address, phone number, date of birth, residential address, monthly housing expenses and employment status.
Review your information and submit your application.

You may also be able to fill out an application for the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard in person at an RBC bank branch.

For those interested in a travel card but want to participate in a larger, more robust rewards program, the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card may be worth a look. Despite offering fewer travel-related perks, the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card is the more accessible of the two cards thanks to its lower annual income requirement.

Reasons you might want a different card

The WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard may not be a practical fit if:

You don’t travel often.
You want a card that earns Aeroplan points , like the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card or the American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card .
You want a card that earns Air Miles , like the BMO Air Miles Mastercard or the BMO Air Miles World Elite Mastercard.
You want a card that earns cash back, like the Tangerine World Mastercard or the Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card .

WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard facts

Rating methodology.

NerdWallet Canada rates credit cards according to overall consumer value and their suitability for specific kinds of consumers. Factors in our evaluation methodology include annual and other fees, rewards rates, the earning structure (for example, flat-rate rewards versus bonus categories), redemption options, bonus offers for new cardholders, introductory and ongoing APRs, and other noteworthy features such as airline or hotel perks or the ability to transfer points.

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Budget traveling is awesome. But if there's one thing frequent flyers know how to do right, it's taking the time to look at loyalty programs. There's a lot on the market, so could WestJet Rewards be ideal for you?

Modern-day marketing sure knows how to push a good deal. Boasting a bunch of discounts, companies reel you in under pretenses. Most loyalty programs only suit the elite, so how can you uncover all the fine print before you get roped in?

When it comes down to travel, loyalty programs can make a big difference, especially for budget travelers. The only trick is to know how you can earn points more quickly, and how to use them to your advantage.

In this guide, we'll discover whether or not WestJet Rewards is a loyalty program worth your time and money.

What Is WestJet Rewards?

WestJet Rewards is a loyalty program that boasts several advantages for frequent flyers. Offered for the Canadian airline known as WestJet and several partners, travelers can earn discounts and deals on already low-cost flights.

The loyalty program offers points known as WestJet dollars. These points can be accumulated not only on flights but on hotel stays, car rentals, vacation packages, and other expenses too.

What Are the Different Levels of Membership?

WestJet Rewards hosts 4 different membership tiers, and each boasts its benefits and can be reached in various ways.

Keep in mind that the prices and availability mentioned below may fluctuate. For the most up-to-date pricing, features, and availability, click the link to WestJet's official site!

Here are the 4 levels:

The teal tier is the first level of the WestJet Rewards family. The tier's qualifying spend starts with your first dollar, up to $2,999. In this level, you'll enjoy a 0.5% earn rate on eligible WestJet flights, or vacation packages.

You also earn 1% on car rentals, hotel stays, meal plans, attractions, and transfers.

To reach this second tier, you must have a qualifying spend of $3,000 in a single year. With the qualifying spend, you'll enjoy a 3% earn rate on WestJet flights, a 1% earn rate on WestJet vacation packages, and a host of other benefits. Such as:

priority check-in
2 free checked bags
Zone 2 boarding
4 advance seat selection vouchers
4-member lounge vouchers
2 guest lounge vouchers

In this tier, you're also eligible for complimentary upgrades at the gate or before check-in.

To arrive at the third tier, members are required to have a qualifying spend of $5,000. Gold level offers all the same benefits as Silver, but with extra advantages too. These include lounge access, upgrades to Premium or Business Class, and priority security screening. Other note-worthy benefits are:

Early access to purchase an upgrade
6 advance seat selection vouchers
Unlimited airport lounge access with family privileges, plus 2 guest vouchers
No fee for same-day flight changes
Priority baggage and boarding (Zone 1)
Priority support number

You'll also enjoy a 5% earn rate on WestJet flights, and a 1.5% earn rate on WestJet vacation packages.

To acquire the fourth level of WestJet rewards, members must have a whopping qualifying spend of $8,000 in a calendar year. Platinum levels include all the benefits of both the Silver and Gold levels, but with extra perks.

You can score up to 4 upgrades to Premium or Business Class, priority baggage handling, and a separate phone line for customer service. More benefits include:

3 free checked bags
Unlimited advance seat selection, plus 6 guest vouchers

At this level, you can earn an 8% rate on WestJet flights, and a 2% rate on WestJet Vacations packages. How premium!

What Are WestJet Rewards Partnerships?

WestJet offers a series of partnerships, and several of them include hotels, airlines, and car rental companies. This can be especially handy if you're a budget traveler.

By booking your hotels, flights, and transport through their affiliates, you can earn more points quickly.

Here is a list of their biggest partners:

Airlines: Delta Airlines, Air France, Qantas, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Hotels: Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Best Western
Car rentals: Budget, Avis, Hertz, Alamo, dollar car rental, Sixt, Thrifty, Europcar, and National

How Does WestJet Rewards Work?

If you're thinking about becoming a WestJet Rewards member, you might want to dive a bit further into detail. As with any loyalty program, there's a lot of fine print involved. Here's how WestJet Rewards works:

Sign up: First and foremost, join the rewards program through the app or website. It's completely free, so you've got nothing to lose.
Start earning: Begin booking flights, hotels, and car rentals through WestJet Rewards, and start accumulating points. The points system is known as WestJet dollars, and each point you earn can vary depending on the destination and fare class. The more you spend, the higher your tier, and the more rewards you can reap.
Redeem: Start getting your money back through the rewards redemption. You can score vacation packages, hotel stays, car rentals, and travel-related expenses.

How Can You Earn WestJet Dollars More Quickly?

Surprisingly, there's not just one way to do it. You can accumulate points fairly quickly. By combining specific methods, you'll be flying high in no time. Here's how you can earn WestJet dollars quickly:

Book flights: By booking directly with WestJet or a partnered airline, you can get those points skyrocketing in real-time.
Credit cards: You can use the WestJet RBC credit card to earn points and score bonus offers. The WestJet RBC Mastercard and WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard are the available credit card options. Use these credit cards for everyday purchases like gas, groceries, shopping, dining, etc.
Partnerships: Book hotels and car rentals with their partnered brands and earn extra if you book during a promotional period.

Other Canadian Airlines

So now that you've been enticed into the world of rewards simply by signing up, it's always ideal to consider other airlines and the benefits of their loyalty programs too. Here are some Canadian airlines worth taking a look at:

AirCanada Rouge
Flair Airlines
Swoop Airlines

Benefits and Drawbacks of WestJet Rewards

This low-cost airline hosts an array of advantages, including rewards points, flexible redemption options, and tiered membership for exclusive discounts. With bonus rewards offered through credit cards and partnerships, WestJet sure has a lot of benefits.

Frankly, there are limited airline options and international destinations. Compared to other loyalty programs, partner options are fairly small too. Rewards expire within 2 years, so if you don't use your points, you lose them.

Lastly, there's a high redemption threshold of $15 per direction of flight. For vacation packages, you'll need a minimum of $50 WestJet Dollars to redeem. So, it's not all that ideal for travelers bound to a strict budget.

Also, WestJet Dollars cannot be used to pay taxes, fees, or other charges. You must pay for those yourself. What a bummer!

Is WestJet Rewards Worth It?

If you're someone who flies regularly or you're interested in cutting down costs as a budget traveler, WestJet Rewards is worth it. You can save money by buying flights and booking through their affiliate hotels and car rentals.

If you're a budget traveler who doesn't travel all that frequently and isn't interested in hotel stays or car rentals, then this may not be the best option in general.

Our Rating: 3.5/5

Redeemable reward points
Flexible redemptions options
Various membership levels, offers, and discounts
Able to accumulate more points
Very few partner airlines, hotels, and car rentals
Limited destinations around the world
Rewards expire after 24 months
High redemption fee of $15
Can't pay taxes or other charges

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WestJet is the second-largest airline in Canada, with a focus on Western Canada and a hub at Calgary International Airport. Today, the airline flies to more than 110 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.

WestJet’s loyalty program is called WestJet Rewards . Unlike programs that yield miles or points, WestJet Rewards is a revenue-based program, which earns WestJet Dollars depending on how much you spend on your fare.

In this guide, we’ll cover everything there is to know about WestJet Rewards, including how to optimize your earning and redeeming within the program.

Earning WestJet Dollars

Similar to other airline loyalty programs, there are a number of ways you can earn WestJet Dollars. However, the most common ways to earn WestJet Dollars are by signing up for the WestJet RBC co-branded credit cards, by transferring points from RBC Avion , and by flying with WestJet and its partner airlines.

WestJet RBC Credit Cards

RBC is the only bank that offers WestJet co-branded credit cards, and there are two cards you can choose from: the WestJet RBC Mastercard and the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard .

Both cards come with a welcome bonus, and both earn WestJet Dollars directly from spending. As an added perk, you can get an annual round-trip companion voucher with either card.

The entry-level WestJet RBC Mastercard requires a low annual fee of $39. The card’s signup bonus is usually 100 WestJet Dollars upon spending $1,000 in the first three months.

Earn 1 00 WestJet dollars upon spending $1,000 in the first three months†
Plus, receive an annual companion voucher for discounted travel on WestJet flights, with a co-pay starting at $199 plus taxes and fees†
No minimum income requirement†
Annual fee: $39†

With the WestJet RBC Mastercard, you’ll earn 1.5% in WestJet Dollars per dollar spent on WestJet flights and vacations, and 1% in WestJet Dollars per dollar spent on all other purchases.

On the other hand, the upper-tier WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard commands a higher annual fee of $139. However, it also comes with a much larger welcome bonus of usually 450 WestJet Dollars.

Earn 250 WestJet dollars upon making your first purchase†
Plus, earn 200 WestJet dollars upon spending $5,000 in the first three months†
Plus, receive an annual companion voucher for discounted travel on WestJet flights, with a co-pay starting at $119 plus taxes and fees†
Minimum income: $80,000 personal or $150,000 household
Annual fee: $119

Another valuable benefit of the card is a free checked bag on WestJet flights for the primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same booking.

Likewise, the earning rate of the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard is marginally higher than that of the base WestJet RBC Mastercard. The card earns 2% in WestJet Dollars per dollar spent on WestJet flights and vacations, and 1.5% in WestJet Dollars per dollar spent on all other purchases.

Transferring from RBC Avion

Earned from RBC Avion credit cards, Avion points can be converted to WestJet Dollars at a rate of 1 Avion point = 0.01 WestJet Dollars . This means that transferring 10,000 Avion points will yield 100 WestJet Dollars.

You’ll need a minimum of 1,000 Avion points (10 WestJet Dollars) to initiate a transfer; then, you can transfer in increments of 100 Avion points (1 WestJet Dollars), up to a maximum of 1,000,000 Avion points (10,000 WestJet Dollars).

Flying with WestJet

WestJet Dollars are earned on all eligible WestJet flights. However, as a revenue-based frequent flyer program, how much you earn depends on how much you spend on your fare, and also your membership tier.

As a new WestJet Rewards member, you start at the Teal level. You can then progressively elevate your status to Silver, Gold, and Platinum.

You’ll earn under the following rates depending on your tier:

Teal : 0.5% in WestJet Dollars per dollar spent
Silver : 3% in WestJet Dollars per dollar spent
Gold : 5% in WestJet Dollars per dollar spent
Platinum : 8% in WestJet Dollars per dollar spent

Hence, if you spent $1,000 in base fare on WestJet flights, you’ll earn 5 WestJet Dollars as a Teal member and 80 WestJet Dollars as a Platinum member.

Note that you won’t earn WestJet Dollars on the taxes and fees that make up the cost of the ticket. You also won’t earn any WestJet Dollars on any part of the ticket that was paid for with WestJet Dollars, on Member Exclusive fares, or on basic economy fares.

Flying with Partner Airlines

You can also earn WestJet Dollars when you fly with the following partner airlines:

To earn WestJet Dollars, you must provide your WestJet Rewards number at the time of booking or during check-in.

The amount of WestJet Dollars you earn varies depending on the airline, cabin class, and your WestJet Rewards tier. Unlike with WestJet’s own flights, however, it doesn’t matter how much you spend on partner flights; rather, you’ll earn a set amount of WestJet Dollars based on the distance flown.

In addition, if you have a higher WestJet Rewards tier status than Teal, you’ll earn bonus WestJet Dollars. Across all partners, Silver members earn 50% more, Gold members earn 75% more, and Platinum members earn 100% more.

Earning Through WestJet Vacations

You can also earn WestJet Dollars by booking packages through WestJet Vacations. Similar to flying, you’ll earn WestJet Dollars based on your individual portion of the total eligible spend and your tier status at time of travel.

With vacation packages, Teal members earn 0.5% in WestJet Dollars, Silver members earn 1% in WestJet Dollars, Gold members earn 1.5% in WestJet Dollars, and Platinum members earn 2% in WestJet Dollars.

Other travel products booked through WestJet, including car rentals, hotel stays, meal plans, and other attractions, earn 1% in WestJet Dollars regardless of WestJet Rewards tier.

Buying WestJet Dollars

Lastly, you can buy WestJet Dollars to supplement your balance. However, 1 WestJet Dollar costs $2 (CAD), so it doesn’t make sense for you to do so.

That being said, WestJet’s Member Exclusive fares can only be booked with WestJet Dollars. Thus, buying may make sense if you find yourself short of a few WestJet Dollars.

Nonetheless, you should still compare the cost of Member Exclusive fares with regular fares to see if they’re worth it. After all, the new iteration of Member Exclusive fares involves dynamic pricing, making the offers hardly enticing.

Redeeming WestJet Dollars

Frankly, there aren’t many ways to redeem WestJet Dollars, and there aren’t any apparent “sweet spots” that you can take advantage of. Still, if you have a stash of WestJet Dollars, here are ways for you to use them.

WestJet Flights

Redeeming WestJet Dollars for WestJet flights is quite simple. WestJet Dollars are worth $1 (CAD) apiece, and WestJet Dollars can be used on a portion or the entire base fare of your WestJet flights. Note that you’ll need a minimum of 15 WestJet Dollars per guest and per direction of travel to redeem.

With the at-par value of WestJet Dollars, you’ll be hard-pressed to find outsized value with WestJet Rewards compared to other programs.

Worse, WestJet Dollars cannot be used for anything beyond the base fare. WestJet Dollars may not be used to cover taxes and fees – not even other air transportation charges (“Other ATC”) that may sometimes end up costing more than the base fare.

Codeshare Partner Flights

You can also redeem WestJet Dollars for flights on partner airlines. However, you’re limited to codeshare flights, and they must be booked in conjunction with WestJet-operated flights.

You can redeem WestJet Dollars on the following codeshare flights:

Air France : codeshare flights to Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and other European destinations
Delta : codeshare flights within North America
Qantas : codeshare flights to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane

You can search for codeshare partner flights on the same search engine as WestJet flights, and you can use WestJet Dollars to pay for codeshare partner flights as if you were paying for WestJet-only flights.

WestJet Vacations

Lastly, you can redeem your WestJet Dollars for packages through WestJet Vacations. You can use WestJet Dollars on the majority of the package cost plus vacation “extras”, such as Disney tickets and airport transfers.

Note, however, that you must still pay for the flight portion’s taxes and fees in cash.

WestJet Rewards Tiers

There are four WestJet Rewards tiers: Teal, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. To advance to the next tier, you must meet tier-qualifying spend.

If you hold a WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard , you may take advantage of the Status Lift feature. With Status Lift, you’ll receive $500 in tier-qualifying spend per $15,000 in total charges to your card.

You can earn up to three Status Lifts per calendar year, corresponding to $1,500 in tier-qualifying spend. Per the chart above, $1,500 is only half the progress from Teal to Silver, so you must still earn tier-qualifying spend through flying or other means to progress.

If you fly with WestJet often, flight benefits are a good reason for you to seek higher WestJet Rewards tiers. As a low-cost carrier, WestJet doesn’t provide benefits by default, unless paid for or included with a flexible or premium fare.

Beginning at the Silver tier, flight benefits are applicable as follows:

In addition, Silver members and above receive priority check-in, while Gold and Platinum members also get priority baggage, security screening, and hotline support.

What’s more, Silver members and up may receive complimentary upgrades at check-in and at the gate, except for flights to Europe and Asia. Naturally, odds for an upgrade are higher with higher status.

WestJet is the second largest airline in Canada, with WestJet Rewards serving as its in-house loyalty program. WestJet Rewards’s currency, WestJet Dollars, can be earned by transferring RBC Avion points, acquiring RBC co-branded credit cards, and flying with WestJet and its partner airlines.

WestJet Dollars can be redeemed at a rate of 1 WestJet Dollar = $1 (CAD), and your balance may only be applied towards the base fare of WestJet flights and codeshare partner flights. Alternatively, you can redeem WestJet Dollars towards vacation packages and add-ons booked directly with WestJet.

With the at-par value of WestJet Dollars, it’s difficult to find outsized value from WestJet Rewards. However, the program’s elite benefits, including complimentary upgrades and priority services, may be compelling enough for WestJet’s frequent flyers to gun for higher status.

Unfortunately, Westjet has essentially stopped flying to Europe from Canadian airports east of Calgary. After accumulating about 1000 Westjet dollars they are unusable. Can’t even use them on Air France’s Ottawa Paris route. Sigh.

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Your Complete Guide to WestJet Rewards (spring 2024)

Let’s talk about WestJet Rewards, one of the main travel loyalty programs in Canada.

In Canada, we have access to several frequent flyer programs that give you the ability to book flights with a wide variety of airlines.

In an earlier post, we spoke about Aeroplan, and how Canadians can maximize their Aeroplan points.

But Air Canada/Aeroplan isn’t the only frequent flyer program in Canada. While WestJet is not the first thing that comes to mind when Canadians think of air travel, it is an international airline that can provide Canadians with immense value

WestJet Rewards is the loyalty program offered by WestJet. The program allows members to earn points on their flights, vacation packages, car rentals, and other purchases, which can then be redeemed for flights, hotel stays, car rentals, and other rewards. Overall, WestJet Rewards is designed to reward customers for their loyalty to the airline and provide them with exclusive perks and benefits.

What is the best way to earn WestJet Rewards? Where can you redeem WestJet Rewards points? Is it better to fly or not fly with WestJet? These are all questions that I will answer in this blog post.

Here are 9 things to know about the WestJet Rewards program

1. you earn westjet dollars by flying with westjet.

2. You Can Earn WestJet Dollars by Flying with WestJet's Partner Airlines

3. You Can Earn Free WestJet Rewards with the RBC WestJet World Elite Mastercard

4. rbc avion points can be converted to westjet dollars, 5. 1 westjet dollar = 1$ off westjet purchases.

6. Owners of the WestJet World Elite Mastercard Can Take Advantage of WestJet's Companion Voucher

7. Owners of the WestJet World Elite Mastercard Can Take Advantage of Free Checked Bags

8. WestJet Rewards Offers Discounted Fights in the form of “Member Exclusive Fares”
9. Elite Status: WestJet Rewards Has 4 Loyalty Tiers

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If you ever fly with WestJet, you’ll be able to earn WestJet dollars.

The amount you earn is based on your WestJet elite status (more on that below)

2. You Can Earn WestJet Dollars by Flying with WestJet’s Partner Airlines

You can earn WestJet dollars on flights booked through Delta, Quintas, Air France & KLM Airlines. The earnings rate for each airline are as follows:

View more info here

WestJet dollars are awarded on Delta Air Lines-marketed and operated flights (including Delta Connection flights) based on distance flown, plus class of service

Silver, Gold, and Platinum members are eligible for additional WestJet dollars earned on partner-marketed flights.

Silver members earn 50% more WestJet dollars
Gold members earn 75% more WestJet dollars
Platinum members earn 100% more WestJet dollars

Additional WestJet dollars awarded to Silver, Gold, and Platinum members are on top of the amounts indicated below and are awarded concurrently with the flight transaction.

Air France

WestJet dollars are awarded on Air France-marketed flights operated by Air France or a subsidiary, based on distance flown plus class of service

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

WestJet dollars are awarded on KLM-marketed flights, operated by KLM or a subsidiary, based on distance flown plus class of service.

Read >>> your complete guide to Air France/KLM Flying Blue

Quintas Airlines

WestJet dollars are awarded on Qantas-marketed flights, operated by Qantas or WestJet, based on distance flown plus class of service.

For more information on WestJet’s partner airlines, you can visit this page

If you’ve ever used Aeroplan in the past, you’re probably familiar with the process of earning Aeroplan miles through their branded credit cards. Naturally, WestJet has a similar offering.

If you regularly fly with WestJet or intend on taking a trip with WestJet over the next year, the WestJet World Elite Mastercard is a great tool you can leverage to reduce the cost of your flight.

The $119 annual fee is offset by the following benefits:

300 WSJ after your first purchase
300 WSJ upon spending $5,000 in the first 3 months
Total of 700 WestJet Dollars
1.5% return in WestJet Dollars (with 3% return at Petro Canada gas stations)
2% return in WestJet Dollars when purchasing from WestJet Vacations
Emergency Medical Travel Insurance – up to $5,000,000
Car rental damage insurance
Hotel burglary insurance – up to $2,500
Trip interruption insurance – up to $5,000
A Free checked bag on WestJet flights
Additional 20% in Petro Points on purchases made at Petro Canada
Boingo Wi-Fi on West Jet Fligts

The $700 sign-up bonus is virtually a $700 WestJet gift card, so it’s easily worth the $119 sign-up fee.

If you currently own another RBC credit card and would like to transfer to the WestJet World Elite Mastercard, you can perform a credit card switch on the RBC banking page, or by calling their credit card hotline. Switching from one RBC credit card to another DOES NOT impact your credit score.

While the WestJet World Elite Mastercard is a great way to earn hundreds of WestJet dollars, it’s certainly not the only way to earn WJD.

For those who are collecting Avion Points, those points can be converted to WestJet dollars at a 1000-1 ratio with the occasional 30% bonus.

Read >>> Your Complete Guide to Avion Points

You can transfer your Avion points to West Jet Dollars here

RBC currently offers several credit cards that allow you to earn RBC Rewards or Avion Points. The best card to get for getting Avion points is the RBC Avion Visa Infinite

The $120 annual fee is offset by the following perks & benefits:

35,000 Avion points upon approval
20,000 Avion points upon spending $5,000 in the first 6 months
1.25 Avion points per dollar spent on travel
1 Avion point everywhere else
Emergency Medical Travel Insurance
Trip Interruption insurance – up to $5,000
Cancellation Insurance – up to $25,000
Flight delay insurance – up to $500
Mobile device insurance – up to $1,500
Special discounts throughout the year

The RBC Visa Infinite is a great way to earn transferrable Avion points, and the lack of a high spending threshold can be great for those who don’t spend much on the card. Canadians will have to make a personal decision as to whether or not the $120 annual fee is worth spending after year 1.

If you are interested in maximizing your WestJest dollars, you can flip between the RBC Visa Infinite Avion and the RBC WestJet World Elite Mastercard every 9 months, continuously receiving a modified signup bonus each time.

Read >>> View our full review here

Redeeming Your WestJet Dollars

One of the drawbacks to travel programs is that determining the monetary value of your points tends to be a complicated process. 1 Aeroplan mile is different from an Air Mile and different from an Asia Mile.

WestJet dollars are easy to understand. When you earn 1 WestJet dollar, you can apply that and save $1 off a WestJet flight. You can also use your WJD on WestJet vacation packages.

For example, if you have 100 WestJet dollars and are looking to book a $1,000 flight, the flight now becomes $900.

WestJet Dollars can only be applied to the base fare, not taxes & fees.

Maximizing Your WestJet Experience

6. owners of the westjet world elite mastercard can take advantage of westjet’s companion voucher .

Owners of the WestJet World Elite MasterCard can further dive into savings by leveraging an annual companion voucher .

The companion voucher is quite a simple concept. Passenger 1 pays full price for the fare, and their companion can travel with them at a reduced rate.

The rates are as follows:

$119 for round-trip travel in Canada and the continental U.S.
$399 for round-trip travel to/from the rest of the WestJet network
Taxes, fees, and charges apply

For example, if you and your partner are flying round trip from Toronto to Vancouver and the base fare is $700, you would be able to claim the companion voucher AND your $450 WestJet Rewards dollars to drastically reduce the cost of your flight.

As you can see, the companion voucher can provide a great deal of savings. Cardholders get 1 companion fare per year, so choose your flight wisely.

How to Use Your Companion Voucher

In addition to a companion voucher and $450 in WestJet dollars, owners of the WestJet World Elite Mastercard also receive a first checked bag free promotion for not only themselves but their entire traveling party as well.

This could equate to hundreds of dollars of savings if you’re traveling with a large group

8. WestJet Rewards Offers Discounted Fights in the form of “Member Exclusive Fares”

For cardholders of the WestJet World Elite Mastercard, you will be eligible to purchase WestJet Member Exclusive Fares.

Member Exclusive Fares offer discounts to cardholders anywhere from 10% to upwards of 35% off the basic fare.

I will mention here that the Member Exclusive Fares program went through a facelift during the summer of 2020, and the initial reaction has been mixed at best. This is because the Member Exclusive Fare cost is often of equal cost to the basic WestJet fare.

Here’s hoping this perk can be tweaked in 2024, and travellers are provided with further cost savings.

9. Elite Status: WestJet Rewards Has 4 Loyalty Tiers

As is the case with most airlines, there is a loyalty program associated with WestJet as well.

There are 4 tiers in the WestJet program

Teal is the baseline membership, which you achieve by simply singing up for the program

Silver members receive the following benefits:

Complimentary upgrade at the gate
Complimentary upgrade prior to check in
4 advance seat selection vouchers
4 member lounge passes
2 Guest lounge passes
1st and 2nd checked bags free
Zone 2 boarding
Priority check-in

Gold members receive the following benefits:

Complimentary upgrade prior to check-in
Early access to purchase an upgrade
6 advance seat selection vouchers
Unlimited member lounge passes
Zone 1 boarding
Priority support number
Priority security screening at select airports

Platinum members receive the following benefits:

Unlimited advance seat selection + 6 guest vouchers
1st, 2nd & 3rd checked bags free

WestJet Elite Status Comparison

Westjet vs aeroplan .

I’m sure many of you are wondering how WestJet compares to Aeroplan .

One of the big disadvantages for WestJet when comparing it to Aeroplan is that you can only earn a large chunk of WestJet dollars through the WestJet World Elite Mastercard or RBC Avion. Whereas, you can earn Aeroplan points through Aeroplan branded CIBC & TD Visa cards, AND through American Express credit cards.

There are a lot more opportunities to earn a large chunk of points with Aeroplan.

You also can redeem Aeroplan points with several global airlines.

The WestJet rewards program is best used when planning a vacation 9 months out. You can earn the $450 in WestJet dollars through the World Elite Mastercard, and leverage the companion voucher to decrease the cost of the total fare. To further reduce costs, you can also leverage a member-exclusive fare.

Once you’ve taken your WestJet vacation, it would be in your best financial interest to focus on other rewards programs that have higher signup bonuses, and that are more lucrative. Then, you can circle back to the WestJet earning cycle in 18-24 months.

Aeroplan vs WestJet Rewards Valuation:

While Aeroplan gets a lot of buzz amongst Canadian travelers, the WestJet rewards program should not be overlooked.

By signing up for the WestJet World Elite Mastercard, and by leveraging the annual companion voucher and WestJet Member Exclusive Fares , you can easily save up to $1,000 on your dream vacation.

WestJet Rewards FAQ

WestJet dollars do not expire

WestJet Rewards can be used for the base fare for WestJet flights, and towards WestJet Vacation packages. They CAN’T be used for taxes & fees.

You can fly WestJet to several international destinations.

In Canada, WestJet’s main hub is Calgary Alberta. Calgary, located in the picturesque province of Alberta, Canada, is a city with a unique blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty, making it a compelling destination for visitors. Known for its friendly locals, Calgary offers a welcoming atmosphere that adds to the overall positive experience.

The city is particularly famous for hosting the Calgary Stampede, a world-renowned annual rodeo and exhibition that showcases the region’s cowboy culture. Beyond the Stampede, Calgary boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and museums to explore. The city’s skyline is dominated by the iconic Calgary Tower, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to outdoor adventures, including Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country, offering hiking, skiing, and stunning landscapes. With a variety of dining options, shopping districts, and diverse entertainment choices, Calgary proves to be a well-rounded destination for travelers seeking a mix of urban amenities and natural wonders

You can view the various tourism options Calgary has to offer here

4 Tips to Help You on Your Travels

If you think you’ll be taking a trip on a WestJet flight in the next 12 months, sign up for the WestJet World Elite Mastercard.
If you have an RBC credit card, you can transfer RBC rewards points to WestJet dollars. Look out for transfer bonuses throughout the year.
Link up your RBC credit card to Petro Canada, and save 3 cents per litre at the pump.
Sign up for WestJet’s promotional emails. You can create a “deals” section within your inbox if you’d prefer to compartmentalize your incoming emails.

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A review of WestJet economy on the Boeing 737 from Fort Lauderdale to Calgary

Editor's Note

Quick take: WestJet economy class is a no-frills passenger experience that could be worth it for budget-minded travelers — but only if you get your tickets for the right price.

A la carte food and beverage options were reasonably priced
Wi-Fi speed was decent, and WestJet's digital entertainment had a great movie selection
Efficient, if not overly warm, service
Cabin interior was dirty and had very worn seats
Drink cups were very small and beverage service was limited, so you may want to bring your own water or beverages aboard
Only one attendant at the check-in desk for non-priority passengers led to the line moving slowly

Looking to travel to Canada, eh?

Aside from Air Canada , WestJet should be on your radar. As Canada's second-largest airline, this carrier offers a no-frills, low-cost customer experience. But while some may consider WestJet a "budget airline," the carrier's amenities still surpass that of low-cost U.S. airlines like Spirit and Frontier .

Since I prefer nonstop, round-trip flight deals over cheaper, layover-filled itineraries, I found myself perusing WestJet's website. Looking to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Calgary, Alberta, in economy, I found round-trip, nonstop flights for just $292. To note, this nonstop flight route does not operate year-round with the same frequency.

Seated in economy class for roughly five-and-a-half hours, here's how my overall WestJet experience went.

How to book economy on WestJet

WestJet Boeing 737s like the one I flew have only economy or premium economy seats on board; therefore, there are no business- or first-class fares available for flights operated by this aircraft.

WestJet sells three types of economy fares on a Boeing 737 from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): Basic, Econo and EconoFlex. Here is what is included with each.

WestJet's baggage policy allows passengers to have one personal item and one carry-on item for free when booking in economy, but its size requirements are a bit smaller than other similar airlines — more on that later.

As a points and miles enthusiast, I initially tried to book my flight via an award redemption. Though Delta is a codeshare partner of WestJet, I could not find nonstop award availability using Delta SkyMiles. Next, I checked the prices on the Chase and Amex travel portals .

The cash price on both travel portals was higher than WestJet was charging directly. However, I had the option to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points at a fixed rate of 1.5 cents apiece with my Chase Sapphire Reserve® through Chase Travel or my Amex Membership Rewards points for 1 cent apiece via amextravel.com, thanks to carrying The Platinum Card® from American Express .

I typically get more value from these transferable point currencies by transferring them to airline and hotel partners and redeeming them that way; therefore, I decided to save my points for future redemptions since the cash price on the WestJet flight was so low.

However, if you want to use your points for a nonstop WestJet award flight, I recommend using Chase Ultimate Rewards to get the best redemption.

*Editor's note: Price ranges were available at the time of search and can fluctuate based on demand, season and other factors.

Since WestJet had a 20% discount on flights at the time of my booking, I purchased a round-trip, nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Calgary in economy for $292. I used my Amex Platinum card to book my flight since it earns 5 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar), while my Chase Sapphire Reserve only earns 3 points per dollar spent on travel purchases.

Related: How far in advance can you book a flight?

Checking in and boarding economy on WestJet

Before my flight, I downloaded the WestJet app, easily checked in and obtained my mobile boarding pass.

I typically prefer not to check luggage and fly with a small suitcase as my carry-on bag and my backpack as my personal item.

However, I double-checked the airline's baggage policy because I've never flown with WestJet, and it stated that a backpack with the dimensions of my bag would count as a carry-on bag rather than a personal item. Since I didn't know how strict the airline would be with their bag policy, I decided to prepay $40 one-way for a checked bag because if I were forced to check my backpack or carry-on at the airport, I would be charged an additional $10 anyway.

The WestJet gate agents did not double-check that each customer's bags fit the appropriate personal and carry-on dimensions at the gate, but gate agents at YYC did check on my return flight, so you might not want to take any chances if you're flying with the airline.

At FLL, WestJet does not have a kiosk where customers can check in or print luggage tags and boarding passes. Instead, you must wait in line to drop off your suitcase if you are checking bags. WestJet has a priority check-in lane available to business- and premium economy-ticketed passengers and Platinum, Gold and Silver elite members of its WestJet Rewards program. Since Delta is a partner of WestJet, if you are a Delta Silver, Gold, Platinum or Diamond Medallion member , you can also access the airline's priority lane.

I do not have status with either loyalty program, nor was I flying in business or premium class, so I got in the non-priority bag drop lane. There was only one WestJet employee servicing this lane, which made the bag drop process a bit slow. While this was not problematic for me since I was the eighth guest in line and arrived two hours before my flight's departure time, it could create extra stress if you find yourself at the very back of a long check-in line with only one attendant.

After swiftly getting through security at Terminal 2 using my Clear Plus membership and TSA PreCheck status, I waited for my flight to start boarding. WestJet participates in TSA PreCheck, so be sure to add your Known Traveler Number before check-in to speed up your security process.

Surprisingly, my flight began boarding 10 minutes before it was scheduled to do so. I've never been on a flight where the boarding process began early. Like most airlines, WestJet boards priority members, including premium economy passengers and those holding elite status with the airline, first in Zone 1. Additionally, Delta Gold Medallion members and above are also able to board in Zone 1.

As an economy passenger seated in the back of the plane, I boarded in Zone 2. Apparently, WestJet boards the back of the plane in Zone 2 and the front of the plane — aside from premium customers — in Zone 3. The overall boarding process was quick and efficient, and we were able to take off about 10 minutes earlier than the originally scheduled 3:30 p.m. departure.

Related: A review of Delta Air Lines in first class on the Airbus A321neo from Los Angeles to Seattle

How comfortable was WestJet economy?

The aircraft for my five-and-a-half-hour flight was on a Boeing 737 with the following seat count and layout in economy.

I was seated in 28E — a middle seat just two rows ahead of the last row on the aircraft. Unfortunately, when I got to my middle seat, I noticed a small, empty alcohol bottle in the seatback pocket, which also had a noticeable crack. Taking a look around, it seemed like all the seats were well worn, and the floors were noticeably dirty with crumbs that I assumed were food. I couldn't help but wonder if they didn't clean the plane at all before we boarded.

If you value flight comfort, economy on WestJet may not be for you. While the economy seat pitch on this Boeing flight is 30 inches — the standard for most airlines — the seat's cushioning was minimal and only reclined about 3 inches. I didn't notice any rips or scuffing on the seats, but the loose fabric and body imprints show that these seats are a bit worn.

Each seat had a USB-A port and a universal plug located just above the seatback pocket. A plug to charge my phone was imperative on this longer flight, as the carrier only offers wireless entertainment to stream on your own devices rather than a seat-mounted inflight entertainment system.

The tray table on my WestJet flight was average size, about 15 to 16 inches wide and easily deployed. While I could comfortably fit my 17-inch laptop on the tray table, it's not ideal for those wanting to enjoy a beverage or eat while using your computer.

WestJet's 737s have three lavatories: one at the front of the plane and two at the back. That made for some lengthy wait times during certain stretches of the flight. Since this flight is more than two hours, I suggest booking at least five rows away from the bathrooms at the back of the plane.

I had moved to the aisle seat before takeoff since no one was sitting there. So, starting about two hours into the flight, there were constantly people standing next to my seat waiting for the facilities. I tried to nap on the plane, but this made it hard with people brushing past me.

Overall, the bathrooms on this WestJet flight felt comparable to other domestic U.S. flights regarding size and cleanliness.

Amenities in WestJet economy

Don't expect many amenities on WestJet economy flights. While there are no seatback screens, WestJet allows you to use your wireless device to watch movies and TV shows for free on its app via Wi-Fi streaming. The airline had a good selection of new movies, including "The Marvels," "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie."

I purchased a Wi-Fi pass that I could use for the entirety of my flight for CA$23.09 (about $17). While inflight Wi-Fi can be spotty no matter which carrier you're flying, my WestJet Connect worked surprisingly well. I was able to watch YouTube videos, send texts, answer work emails and use social media apps with no problem.

Related: Maximize your airfare: The best credit cards for booking flights

How was the food in WestJet economy?

Inflight food service started about 30 minutes after departure. The crew came around to ask if anyone would like to order from the a la carte menu. Complimentary beverage service began shortly after the crew finished taking passengers' orders from the a la carte menu.

Since this was a nearly six-hour flight, I opted to try the red Thai curry cup with coconut rice and the three-cheese pasta cup with Italian spices for my dinner. These two items each cost about $7.

Unsure of what to expect, I waited as the attendant brought out two microwaved cups of food from Meal of the Moment, a brand that produces instant meals. The red Thai curry was flavorful for being a dehydrated instant meal. However, the three-cheese pasta cup was bland, and the Italian spices created an odd flavor profile when added to what amounted to watered-down instant macaroni and cheese.

If dining on dehydrated instant meals does not sound appetizing, you can also purchase snacks such as a Kit Kat, beef jerky, Pringles and gummy bears.

Aside from WestJet's a la carte menu, economy passengers can choose from a selection of complimentary beverages, including water, juice and sodas, and a free snack — either pretzels or a chocolate biscuit.

Alcoholic beverages, such as a glass of pinot grigio or merlot, cost about $7. Beer, including Coors Light and Molson Canadian, costs about $6.

Customers were not given an entire can of soda or a beverage of their choice. Instead, I had to settle for a small plastic cup filled with ice and a little liquid when I ordered a ginger ale. Perhaps that's WestJet's way of trying to limit bathroom breaks.

After just a few sips, I finished my drink and wanted another. The flight attendants came around twice to pass out complimentary snacks and drinks, and when I asked if I could have both pretzels and a chocolate biscuit, the attendant happily obliged. Beverages aside, at least they were not being stingy on the snacks.

The second inflight service took place a little over an hour before the plane landed. Since there are only two inflight beverage services on this flight and the pour-size is limited, I suggest bringing your own nonalcoholic drinks.

Related: Is United Airlines premium economy worth it to Europe?

Is WestJet economy worth it?

It's true what they say, "You get what you pay for."

My international economy flight to Calgary was bare-bones but still worth it. Though the interior cabin could have been cleaner and better maintained, my seat had enough legroom to sit through my five-and-a-half-hour flight from FLL to YYC. This aircraft reminded me of an older JetBlue or American Airlines plane.

For future WestJet flights, I would make sure to buy snacks and drinks at the airport so I do not have to rely on the inflight service. I would also make a point to keep my devices charged ahead of time in case there are any issues with the in-seat power outlets when I want to stream entertainment.

Overall, if this round-trip economy flight had cost more than $700, I would have been disappointed in the overall customer experience. But because I paid less than $300 for a rather long round-trip journey between two smaller cities, I deplaned satisfied.

Editor's note: A previous version of this story listed the aircraft as a Boeing 737 MAX 8, but it was a 737-800. This has been corrected in the story.

Sign In to Avion Rewards

If you have a personal credit card or deposit account, you need to enrol in RBC Online Banking to enjoy Avion Rewards. It’s easy and secure.

Avion Rewards FAQs

General FAQ
Shop/Offers
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Avion Rewards – General FAQ

For RBC Royal Bank credit card customer service, please send us an e-mail or call 1-800-769-2512 . If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-769-2534 .

If you are a business or commercial credit card client you will be asked for an Identification Word (known only to you). This is your password to access your Avion Rewards account.

You may have already selected an Identification Word on your RBC Royal Bank credit card application. If not, you can select one by calling 1-800-769-2512 . If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-769-2534 .

Please visit the Avion Rewards Eligibility page to see the list of eligible products.

As a client with an RBC Commercial Avion Visa card, you are able to access Avion Rewards and earn Avion points. However, at this time, you will not be assigned to either the Avion Premium or Avion Elite membership level .

As an RBC Commercial Avion Visa cardholder, you will continue to be able to:

Earn Avion points when you make purchases with your card
Choose how you want your Avion points allocated - roll up points to the company, roll-up to one person or keep the points with each individual cardholders.
Redeem or convert Avion points to use as you wish – redeem points for travel, merchandise and gift cards or convert your points to points, miles or other “partner rewards” offered through partners’ loyalty programs that we designate from time to time for this purpose.
Access The Avion Collection - From the golf green, to the red carpet, to dining & entertainment, you can unlock access to this ever-growing catalogue of exclusive experiences and benefits.

If you have one of these credit card products plus an Avion Rewards eligible product , you will have access to the Avion Rewards program.

If you only have one of these credit cards and do not have an Avion Rewards eligible product, you will not have access to the Avion Rewards program. However, you will be able to access Offers through the RBC Mobile app and RBC Online Banking.

Yes, if you hold an RBC Bank credit card in the U.S., you’re able to participate in the U.S. Avion Rewards program. If you also have a Canadian Avion Rewards account, you’re able to transfer the points you earn with your RBC Bank credit cards to your Canadian Avion account.

When transferring points from your U.S. to your Canadian Avion Rewards account, points are converted at a 1:1 ratio – meaning one U.S. Avion point is equal to one Canadian Avion point. Once points are transferred, they will be governed by the Avion Rewards Terms and Conditions at Royal Bank of Canada. For complete terms, conditions and restrictions that apply to the U.S. Avion Rewards program, please visit www.rbcbankrewards.com or call 1-888-257-6837 .

There are several ways to earn Avion points. Depending on the product you hold, you can earn points on:

I. Net purchases made with an eligible points-earning credit card , or when you make debit purchases with an eligible RBC personal deposit account that is enrolled in the Value Program.

II. Additional / bonus points earning opportunities and/or offers available from merchants, retailers or service providers from time to time

III. RBC Group Advantage members can also enjoy more ways to earn, save and be rewarded with Avion points through exclusive offers. Learn more (RBC Group Advantage, opens new window) .

The following RBC Royal Bank credit cards earn Avion points on net purchases and are points-earning credit cards:

RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege for Private Banking
RBC Avion Visa Infinite
RBC Avion Visa Platinum
RBC ION Visa
RBC ION+ Visa
RBC Rewards Visa Preferred
RBC Visa Gold Preferred
RBC Visa Platinum Preferred
Signature RBC Rewards Visa
RBC Rewards Visa Gold
RBC Rewards+ Visa
RBC U.S. Dollar Visa Gold
RBC Visa Classic II
RBC Visa Classic II Student
RBC Mike Weir Visa
RBC Avion Visa Business
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business
RBC Royal Bank Visa CreditLine for Small Business
RBC Commercial Avion Visa

You will be able to access Avion Rewards by signing into avionrewards.com or the Avion Rewards app and accept the Avion Rewards Terms & Conditions.

Thereafter, you will be assigned an Avion Rewards Core Account where you will be able to earn Avion points on eligible offers, as well as discounts and cash back from merchants through the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension.

Note: The Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension is only available on mobile and through Safari on iOS.

Eligible personal RBC clients without an eligible points-earning credit card and/or an eligible personal deposit account that is enrolled in the Value Program are able to access Avion Rewards and will be given an Avion Rewards Core Account upon enrollment into the Avion Rewards Program.

If you have one of the following products you will be assigned to an Avion Rewards Core Account:

The following RBC Personal Deposit Accounts that have not been enrolled in the Value Program :

RBC Advantage Banking, RBC Day to Day Banking, RBC No Limit Banking, RBC No Limit Banking for Students, RBC Signature No Limit Banking, RBC Student Banking, RBC VIP Banking, U.S. Personal and RateLink Essential.

The following RBC Personal Credit Cards:

RBC Cash Back Mastercard, RBC Visa Cash Back, RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard, RBC Visa Classic Low Rate Option, RBC RateAdvantage Visa, RBC Visa Platinum.

The following RBC Personal Investment Products:

Life Income Fund (LIF), Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), Canadian Market-Linked GIC, Income Builder GIC, Non-Redeemable GIC, One-Year Cashable GIC, Prime-Linked Cashable GIC, RateAdvantage GIC, RBC Canadian Banking MarketSmart GIC, RBC Canadian Utilities MarketSmart GIC, RBC ESG Market-Linked GIC, RBC North American MarketSmart GIC, RBC US MarketSmart GIC, Redeemable GIC, US Dollar Term Deposit.

The following RBC Installment Loans, Lines of Credit and Home Equity Financing:

Government Sponsored Student Loan, Personal Instalment Loans, RBC Employee Student Loan, RBC Energy Saver Loan, RSP Loan, Royal Credit Line, Royal Credit Line for General Program, Royal Credit line for Professional in Medical & Dental Studies, Royal Credit Line for Professional Studies (i.e. MBA/EMA, Law, Masters of Accounting, Master of Finance, Master of Science in Business Mgmt), Royal Credit Line for Special Programs, Royal Credit Line for Students – Students Studying Abroad, Adjustable Rate Mortage (ARM), Construction Mortgage, Fixed Rate Mortgage, Investment Properties Mortgage, Low Down Payment Mortgage, Manufactured Home Construction Mortgages, Ratecapper Mortgage, RBC Homeline Plan, Reverse Mortgage, Variable Rate Mortgage.

Avion Rewards members with an Avion Rewards Core Accounts do not earn Avion points on every purchase, however you are able to earn Avion points, cash back and discounts from offers depending on the products you hold.

Avion Rewards Core Accounts with a transacting product (eligible RBC personal debit or credit cards) , can:

Earn Avion points and cash back through offers
Earn Avion points from welcome bonus when acquiring a new eligible RBC product
Save with cash back and discounts from partner retailers through the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension

Avion Rewards Core Accounts without a transacting product (for example RBC Installment Loans, Lines of Credit and Home Equity Financing Products, Investments ) can:

For more information on RBC products that are eligible for the Avion Rewards Core Product Account, please visit the Avion Rewards Terms and Conditions .

The following RBC personal deposit accounts are eligible to be enrolled in the Value Program :

RBC Day to Day Banking
RBC Advantage Banking (includes RBC Advantage Banking for students)
RBC Signature No Limit Banking
RBC VIP Banking
RBC No Limit Banking (discontinued)
RBC Student Banking (discontinued)
RBC No Limit Banking for Students (discontinued)
RBC Day to Day Savings
RBC Enhanced Savings
RBC High Interest eSavings

Learn more about the Value Program or explore accounts now.

If you are opening a new account, you can enroll it in the Value Program at the same time you open the account. If you open an account online, simply enroll in the Value Program when you are invited to do so. If you already have an eligible account, an RBC advisor can enroll your account in the Value Program for you. Please book an appointment, call 1-800-769-2511 or visit a branch .

Yes, the points earn rate may differ for each account if you have multiple accounts enrolled in the Value Program. This is because each account will be assessed individually to evaluate the number of eligible product categories you have associated with each account, which determines the rate at which your account(s) earn Avion points.

For example, if you have two personal deposit accounts enrolled in the Value Program and 5 eligible product categories:

One account would have 3 product categories, which means you would earn 1 Avion point for every $3 spent on debit in-store and online using the enrolled account.
The second account would have the remaining 2 product categories, which means you would earn 1 Avion point for every $5 spent on debit in-store and online using the enrolled account.

No. To access your banking accounts online, please sign in to RBC Online Banking .

There are several ways to find out how many Avion points you have:

Sign in to RBC Online Banking. From the Account Summary page select "Go to Avion Rewards" within the Avion Rewards section.
If you are an RBC Royal Bank credit cardholder, check your monthly credit card statement to see how many Avion points you have available to redeem.
If you are an eligible Personal Banking client, view your Avion points in your Vantage Snapshot within the RBC Mobile App. a) Sign in to the RBC Mobile app. b) Tap More. c) Tap Vantage Snapshot. Your points will be listed under Available Points Balance.
View your Avion points by signing in to avionrewards.com or on the Avion Rewards app. 5 a) Sign-in to avionrewards.com or the Avion Rewards app. b) After signing in, you will see your points balance on the Home page. c) Click on the "Rewards Activity" to see your points activity.

Note: Only primary and co-applicant credit card holders have access to sign in to view their points.

To redeem your points, sign into Avion Rewards online or through the app, then select either “Travel “or “Redeem” in the nav bar or menu.

Go here to use your points for flights, hotels, vacation packages, car rentals and more.

Go here to use your points for anything other than travel, including:

Merchandise and gift cards in the Avion Rewards catalogue,

Donations to charity,

RBC Financial Rewards,

Convert points to partner loyalty programs,

Pay with points

Currently, Avion Select members can only redeem for travel, merchandise, gift cards and charity donations. More options coming soon. Not all rewards options are available to all members. Check eligibility, here

Exclusive offers and travel advantages are available to all RBC Avion Visa Infinite and RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders. Click below to learn more about these additional benefits:

Pending Points are the approximate amount of points you’ve earned since your last credit card statement.

They’ll become Available Points with your credit card next statement provided that the transactions they are based on haven’t since been cancelled or returned.

Pending Points will not reflect the following:

Bonus points that may be applied to a transaction
Transactions from a business roll-up account

You’ll be able to spend Pending Points once they become Available Points with your next credit card statement provided that the transactions they are based on are completed and have not been subsequently cancelled or returned.

If you are an RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business, RBC Avion Visa Business or RBC Commercial Avion Visa applicant. points roll-up allows you to combine the Avion points earned on all your employees' Avion Visa Infinite Business/Avion Visa Business/ Commercial Avion Visa cards into one account, and pool your points between your business and personal Avion cards

No, Avion points do not expire. Avion points are yours to use as long as your Avion Rewards eligible account remains open and in good standing. However, your points will be forfeited twelve (12) months after (i) you voluntarily close your account or (ii) RBC closes your account for any reason other than for cause.

Avion Rewards – Travel

Travel bookings must be booked through the Avion Rewards travel booking platform. To do this, sign in to Avion Rewards online or log into the app, and select Travel in the menu.

Avion Premium and Elite members can also call Avion Rewards Travel to book.

1-877-636-2870 , Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. EST, or Saturday & Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST. If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-773-7057 .

Note: For travel bookings by phone, a $30 booking fee will be charged per ticket or per hotel booking.

You can enjoy flexibility and benefits when converting your Avion points to points, miles or other "partner rewards" offered through partners’ loyalty programs that we designate from time to time for this purpose.

Avion Rewards members can convert their points to WestJet dollars, which can then be applied like cash towards WestJet marketed and operated flights and WestJet Vacations packages, at any time, for travel to any of WestJet’s destinations in North America, Mexico, Hawaii, Europe and the Caribbean - even during seat sales! 100 Avion Rewards points converted equals 1 WestJet dollar.

Only RBC Avion credit card holders can convert their Avion points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, British Airways Avios, or American Airlines AAdvantage miles which provides the ability to redeem for business class travel and access to the oneworld alliance partners. Avion points are converted to Asia Miles or Avios at a one-to-one ratio. For every 10 Avion points which are converted, you will receive 7 AAdvantage miles

Points conversion is not available for Avion Select members

This is dependent on the product you hold.

Select RBC Credit cards offer various travel insurances. Find out what insurance your card carries .

If your RBC credit card does not have travel insurance or you want to top-up your insurance, you can purchase insurance for your trip separately.

You should familiarize yourself with change and cancellation policies before you complete your booking. After you book travel through Avion Rewards, you will receive a confirmation email that includes important information about changing or cancelling your travel plans. The chart below outlines any Avion Rewards Travel booking fees or charges that may be applicable if you need to change or cancel your travel plans.

In addition, the travel supplier for your reservation (i.e. airline, tour operator, etc.) may also impose change or cancellation fees. Contact Avion Rewards Travel at 1-877-636-2870 to find out more.

Please contact Avion Rewards Travel at 1-877-636-2870 .

If you are an RBC ION Visa or an RBC ION+ Visa cardholder, you can redeem your Avion points at the rate of 172 Avion points = $1 CAD towards rail travel.

If you have any other travel eligible Avion Rewards product, you can redeem your Avion points at the rate of 100 Avion points = $1 CAD towards rail travel.

Currently, Avion Select members and those with an Avion Rewards Core Account are not eligible to redeem for a trip with Via Rail.

Only RBC Avion credit card holders are eligible to redeem their Avion points for flights on the Air Travel Redemption Schedule .

Clients with one of the following products are RBC Avion credit card holders:

Only RBC Avion credit card holders are eligible to redeem their Avion points for flights on the Air Travel Redemption Schedule . Before booking, you should keep in mind:

Check the number of points needed for your destination in the Air Travel Redemption Schedule.
Destinations have a Maximum Ticket Price (All taxes and service fees are separate and are not part of the maximum ticket price). In the event that a ticket costs more than the allowed amount, the additional cost can be charged to your credit card or you can use your Avion points at a rate of 100 points = $1 CAD.

For example:

A flight from Toronto to Vancouver has a Maximum Ticket Price of $750 CAD. If the base fare of the flight you select is $825 CAD, you can charge the excess amount of $75 ($825-$750=$75), (plus taxes and fees) to your credit card or redeem points at a rate of 100 points = $1 CAD (75x100= 7500 points)

If the base ticket price exceeds the Maximum Ticket Price, the additional cost can either be charged to your credit card or you can use any remaining points at a rate of 100 points = $1 CAD to pay for the amount over the maximum ticket price. Terms and Conditions .

A flight from Toronto to Montreal requires 15,000 Avion points and has a Maximum Ticket Price of $350 CAD (all taxes and service fees are separate and are not part of the ticket price.)

The base fare of the flight you select is $400 CAD. This amount exceeds the maximum ticket price ($350 CAD) by $50.

You can either charge the excess amount of $50 (plus taxes and fees) to your credit card, or use any remaining points at a rate of 100 points = $1 CAD (50x100=5 000 points).

For RBC Avion credit card holders who do not want to redeem from the Air Travel Redemption schedule, there is no Maximum Ticket Price for airline tickets.

Yes, you can pay for your booking with a combination of points and credit card.

For ION or ION+ cardholders, Avion Rewards Core Product Accounts and Avion Select members, 172 points = $1 CAD. A minimum of 2,500 points must be redeemed and the remaining balance can be paid with a credit card.

Other Avion Rewards members can redeem travel at a rate of 100 points =$1 CAD. A minimum of 1,000 points must be redeemed and the remaining balance can be paid with a credit card.

RBC Avion Visa cardholders who are redeeming Avion points for flights from the Air Travel Redemption Schedule can use their credit card to pay for taxes and fees and any amount above the Maximum Ticket Price.

RBC Avion Visa cardholders can also purchase additional points to use towards flights on the Air Travel Redemption Schedule and must have at least half of the required points for their booking in order to purchase additional points. The minimum amount of points to purchase is 1,000 and maximum is 15,000, and every 1,000 points costs $40 CAD plus applicable taxes.

Yes. There are three ways to redeem Avion points for first or business class seats.

Select either first class or business class before searching for flights. Then, redeem the required number of Avion points for the destination of your choice, up to the Maximum Ticket Price as indicated in the Air Travel Redemption Schedule. The Maximum Ticket Price excludes any applicable taxes, surcharges and fees. Finally, pay for the price difference between the Maximum Ticket Price and the total price of your first or business class ticket by redeeming your points at the rate of 100 points = $1.00 CAD.

Redeeming for a flight from Toronto to Vancouver from the Air Travel Redemption Schedule requires 35,000 points for a Maximum Ticket Price of $750 CAD. The Maximum Ticket Price excludes any applicable taxes, surcharges and fees. If the cost of the flight you select in business class is $1,000 CAD, you can pay for the price difference of $250 by redeeming 25,000 additional points (100 points = $1 CAD). In total, you would need to redeem 60,000 points.

If you are an RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege for Private Banking, RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege, RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business or RBC Commercial Avion Visa cardholder, you can pay for the entire price of a first or business class ticket (including any applicable taxes, surcharges and fees) by redeeming your points at the rate of 100 points = $2.00 CAD.

If a flight from Toronto to Vancouver in first class costs $3,200 CAD (including any applicable taxes, surcharges and fees), you would need to redeem 160,000 Avion points (100 points = $2 CAD)

Convert your Avion points to WestJet dollars or to British Airways Avios, American Airlines AAdvantage Miles or Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Converting your Avion points gives you the flexibility to redeem for rewards and benefits these programs offer, including for first or business class seats. Once converted, points cannot be transferred or converted back to Avion points.

All travel reservations made over the phone will be subject to a $30 booking fee per ticket or hotel booking.

Avion Rewards members with an Avion Rewards Core Account can't make new bookings over the phone.

Yes. If the airline you have selected provides this service, you may pre-select your seat while booking travel online or after you have completed your redemption

Note: If fees apply, payment for your seat selection is by credit card only.

Children under the age of 2 can be booked online.

Unfortunately, at this time, booking travel to Cuba or Iran is unavailable through the Avion Rewards website, mobile app and the Avion Rewards Travel call centre. If you want to travel to Cuba or Iran, please call 1-800-ROYAL-1- 2.

Avion Rewards – Shop/Offers

Simply put, it’s a great way to ensure you don’t miss a deal, wherever you shop.

Less simply: Avion Rewards ShopPlus is a browser extension you add to your phone and desktop browsers. It searches for cash back deals and exclusive discounts from thousands of retailers and delivers them to you as you shop and search online.

You’ll be amazed at all the places you’ll find a deal.

The Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension is available on Mobile for iOS users on the Safari browser, and on a desktop through the Chrome, Safari and Edge browsers.

Once you have activated an offer through the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension and have fulfilled the offer requirements, your cash back will be deposited after the return window for the retailer has passed. Cash is awarded once a month.

If you have an RBC personal deposit account, your cash back will be deposited into your personal deposit account.
If you do not have an RBC personal deposit account, you will be provided an Available Cashback Balance, which will be accessible through an Interac e-Transfer.

Please note:

The ability to action an Interac e-Transfer from your Available Cashback Balance will be made available to you by March 2023.
Eligible Avion Rewards members must have a balance greater than $15 to action an Interac e-Transfer of their Available Cashback Balance.

The Available Cashback Balance is how Avion Rewards members who do not have an RBC personal deposit account will receive their cash back from offers fulfilled though the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension and Online Offers for you, presented in both the Avion Rewards website and app.

Note: The ability to action an Interac e-Transfer from your Available Cashback Balance will be made available to you by March 2023. Until then, eligible Avion Rewards members can continue earning cash back towards their $15 minimum balance.

The Rewards Activity Cashback tab shows users the cashback earned through Online Offers for You and through offers activated through the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension.

If you have an RBC Cash Back credit card, the cash back you earn on everyday purchases with your credit card will not be reflected here. Please refer to your credit card monthly statement for the cash back earned on everyday purchases.

Depending on the merchants return policy, you can expect your cash back in either 30, 60 or 90 days. Cash is awarded once a month.

Cash can be withdrawn through an Interac e-Transfer by selecting the Cash Out link displayed under your Available Cashback Balance (available in both the Avion Rewards website and the Avion Rewards app). Members must enter their email, prepare a security question and answer for the Interac e-Transfer.

It may take up to 5 business days for you to receive funds following an Interac e-Transfer request.

The Avion Rewards Access Card is how Avion members who do not have a personal deposit account will receive their cash back from offers fulfilled though the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension.

Note: The Avion Rewards Access Card will become available in September 2022 and will launch in coordination with the timing of applicable offers and when cash back is first awarded to Avion Rewards members.

As an Avion Rewards member you will be able to access offers through the Avion Rewards App, avionrewards.com , the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension, RBC Online Banking, and the RBC Mobile App.

If you do not have an Avion Rewards eligible product, eligible clients will have access to the Offers portal through both the RBC Mobile app and RBC Online Banking.

Shop the Web allows members to browse for items directly from within the Avion Rewards website or the Avion Rewards app, compare prices from multiple retailers and see price drops, offers, and more.

Visit the Shop page on the Avion Rewards website or the Avion Rewards app to learn more about Shop the Web.

To redeem your Avion points for merchandise from Apple, sign in through Avion Rewards.

Select the Apple logo in the Redeem with Points section on the Home page or the Shop page.
Shop the Apple catalogue to find the item(s) you want.
Select the item(s) of your choice and add it to your Cart.
Complete your purchase by redeeming your Avion points or by using a combination of points plus your credit card.

1. We can only accept returns on engraved items that arrive to you in a damaged state. If you received an engraved item that is damaged, just call us at 1-800-769-2512 for help. If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-769-2534 .

Your order will be shipped to the Canadian address we have on file for your RBC Royal Bank Online Banking profile.

Note: Orders cannot be shipped to a Post Office Box.

We don't currently offer Apple Education Pricing in the Apple catalogue.

If you'd like to buy AppleCare Protection or AppleCare+, visit Apple's website or take your products to an Apple Store within 60 days of your purchase.

In the event that your order is lost, stolen, missing or if you want to return/exchange an item, just call us at 1-800-769-2512 and we'll be happy to help. If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-769-2534 .

To return an item, call us within 14 days of the item being shipped.

Orders are usually shipped within 7-10 business days. We'll send you an email with tracking information when your order is shipped. Shipping lead times for each item are shown on the catalogue check out page. We'll send you an email with tracking information when your order is shipped.

We don't currently offer the option to pre-order Apple products through our catalogue.

You'll need Avion points for at least 20% of the total value of your purchase. You can pay for the remaining 80% of the order with your Avion points, your credit card, or a combination of both.

To redeem your Avion points for merchandise from Best Buy, sign in through Avion Rewards.

Select the Best Buy logo in the Redeem with Points section on the Home page or the Shop page.
Select the Best Buy link in the top navigation menu under Shop & Redeem.
Browse the Best Buy catalogue to find the item(s) you want.
Select the item(s) of your choice and add it to your Cart.*
Choose home delivery, or Quick and Easy reserve in store pick-up where available, for your item(s).

* Please be advised that there is currently a limit of one unit of the same item per order. If you wish to redeem for more than one unit of the same item per order, a separate order must be placed for each subsequent unit.

Avion Rewards members can access over 50,000 of the hottest tech items from Best Buy’s‡ online catalogue. You’ll have access to weekly sales, the latest products, and free shipping on almost every item, which is an exclusive benefit for Avion Rewards.

If you do not have the required Avion points for your redemption, you can pay for the remaining balance with your credit card. On the order summary screen, you can enter the amount of points you want to redeem and charge the balance to your credit card to complete the transaction, if needed.

Yes, you are entitled to the same warranty you would be when purchasing directly through Best Buy.

If your order was shipped to you, you may return your item(s) by mail. To start the return process, you will need to call us at 1-800-769-2512 . You cannot return a shipped-to-home item at a Best Buy store.

For Quick and Easy Store Pickup orders, you may return the item(s) in-store, at any Best Buy store within Canada. It cannot be returned by mail. All items that you return in store will be refunded by the issuance of a Best Buy gift card for the full value of the purchase price of the original item(s) you ordered, even if you have paid for your item(s) using Points and/or a credit card.

For all returns, you will need the following:

If you picked up your item(s) in store, the Ready for Pickup email that was sent to you
If your item(s) were delivered to you, the "Purchase Order Number" that was indicated on the confirmation email that was sent to you after placing your order; and
Original packaging of the item(s) being returned.

Most items must be returned within 14 to 30 days but some product lines have special restrictions or return policies.

Please see the Avion Rewards® Redemption, Return and Exchange Terms & Conditions for Best Buy‡ (opens in new window) for specific information about shipped versus in-store returns.

We currently do not offer the Low Price Guarantee with Rewards redemptions using points and/or cash.

Call us at 1-800-769-2512 to request the return for drop shipment or special delivery items. You will receive a gift card in the amount of your return's purchase price. If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-769-2534 .

Yes, so long as it's returned within its window. Please see the Avion Rewards® Redemption, Return and Exchange Terms & Conditions for Best Buy‡ (opens in new window) for more information.

Note: Orders cannot be shipped to a post office box.

Shipping is included on almost every available item (special delivery items notwithstanding).

Subject to availability, you also have the option to pick up items at Best Buy locations through the Quick and Easy Store Pickup. You will see this option prior to online checkout. It shows which Best Buy locations have your chosen items available for in-store pick up. Not all items are available for this option. If available for Quick and Easy Store Pickup, the item(s) will be on hold at the Best Buy location for up to 3 days after you receive your Ready for Pickup email. You will need to present the email confirmation and 2 pieces of valid ID that matches the name on the order. At least one piece of ID should be government-issued photo ID.

Please see the Avion Rewards® Redemption, Return and Exchange Terms & Conditions for Best Buy‡ (opens in new window) for more information.

No, your points must be redeemed through the Avion Rewards website. Select Best Buy from under the Shop & Redeem menu in the top navigation to browse the Best Buy catalogue. Then, select the product you want, and add it to your cart.

Please be advised that your redemption may include an environmental handling fee (EHF) as may be required in your province. These fees are used to support provincial recycling and disposal programs, and are collected on products made with materials such as metal, glass, and plastic that can be recycled into other products. EHFs are also collected on products that may contain substances that are hazardous to the environment.

To learn more and to see how these fees are applied on a province by province basis, please see Best Buy's Environmental Handling Fees details.

Please contact RBC Royal Bank credit card customer service at 1-800-769-2512 . If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-769-2534 .

Some items on our merchandise catalogue offer a manufacturer warranty. You will need to contact the manufacturer directly to take advantage of the manufacturer’s warranty. Please refer to your product packaging or the manufacturer’s website for contact information. If required by the product manufacturer, please contact RBC to obtain a proof of purchase. Please contact RBC Royal Bank credit card customer service at 1-800-769-2512 . If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-769-2534 .

No, you can only redeem Avion points to pay down your RBC points-earning credit card balance through Pay Credit Card with Points.

Eligible Avion Rewards members with an RBC points-earning credit card can use their points to redeem towards eligible transactions as a statement credit.

Note: Clients must have an RBC points-earning credit card in order to Pay Back Purchases with Points and RBC Commercial Avion Visa is not eligible.

Here’s how to Pay Back Purchases with Avion points:

Sign in to RBC Mobile or Online Banking
Go to credit card transaction details page
Double click on any particular transaction
There will be transaction details like purchase date, merchant name etc. and a Pay with Points button
Click on the Pay with Points button and go to the Pay Back with Points page where transaction details appear along with the current full points balance that is available
Choose any amount of points to use to “offset” all or even just a portion of the purchase amount
Redemption is completed with a confirmation and Avion points will be deducted from account balance right away
A credit will be posted on credit card account within 1-2 business days with a description of “rewards redemption – merchant name”

Note: This feature is only available in the RBC Mobile app.

Pay In-Store with Points is a capability available in the RBC Launch app that allows you to redeem your Avion points for purchases completed in stores with an eligible mobile wallet (iOS and Samsung).

Any purchase transactions between $1 and $250 CAD completed through an eligible mobile wallet using your device qualify.

Make sure you’ve downloaded the RBC Launch app. Sign in with your credentials and enable push notifications. There are 2 ways to redeem:
Sign in to the RBC Launch app. Select the transaction banner at the top, and redeem points towards your last purchase with Apple Pay.
Turn on push notifications for the RBC Launch app. We’ll let you know when your purchase is eligible to redeem points.
Get started by selecting the Samsung Pay app icon or by swiping up from the bottom of your screen.
Select Pay with Avion Rewards Points and choose how many points you’d like to use towards your purchase.
Tap to pay, and your purchase is complete.

The full purchase amount will be charged to your credit card for your purchase and a statement credit for the points redemption will be applied on your credit card account within 2-3 business days from the date of your purchase. Your statement credit will indicate which merchant your transaction was made with.

You will still continue to earn Avion points for the full purchase amount even when you redeem points for that purchase.

All redemptions are final and cannot be cancelled or reversed once submitted. The points redeemed will remain as a statement credit towards your account balance even when you return or refund your purchase. The number of points redeemed may vary during promotional campaigns.

Note: Push notifications may display account information, such as account balance and transaction information, on the screen of your device in a locked state and in your device notification center. You can disable push notifications in your notification settings.

Avion Rewards – Redeem

Yes, you can get one for yourself or send one to a friend. See our e-gift card FAQs to learn more.

Avion Rewards members with an Avion-points earning credit card can use their points to make a payment towards their credit card balance. Pay credit card with points does not allow you to redeem for items at point of sale.

Just follow these steps:

1. Sign in to Avion Rewards

2. Select “Redeem” in the top navigation or menu

3. From here, select “Pay Credit Card Now”

4. Choose the amount you wish to redeem

5. Redeem your points.

It usually takes 2-3 days for your redemptions to appear in your credit card account.

This benefit is only available to Avion Elite and Avion Premium members with an eligible RBC credit card.

Check eligibility, here

Yes. If you’re an eligible Avion Rewards member and a member of the Hudson’s Bay Rewards program, you can:

Convert your Avion points to Hudson’s Bay Rewards points.
Turn on auto-convert to have your Hudson’s Bay Rewards points automatically converted to Avion points.

With auto-convert, your current Hudson’s Bay Rewards points will automatically be converted to Avion points on an ongoing basis, until you turn it off. When auto-convert is turned on, you won’t be able to convert Avion points to Hudson’s Bay Rewards points.

You must be a member of the Hudson’s Bay Rewards program in order to complete either of the conversions above, and the Hudson’s Bay Rewards account must be in the same name as your RBC Royal Bank credit card account.

For one-time conversions, a minimum of 500 Avion points must be converted and they can only be converted in increments of 2 Avion points thereafter. For auto-convert, your Hudson’s Bay Rewards points will be automatically converted to Avion points when you have a minimum of 40 points in your Hudson’s Bay Rewards account and in increments of 4 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points thereafter.

Note: At this time, RBC ION Visa and RBC ION+ Visa cardholders are not eligible to convert their Avion points to the Hudson Bay Rewards Program and vice versa.

To turn on auto-convert:

Sign in to Avion Rewards
Select Redeem in the top navigation or menu.
Select Hudson’s Bay Rewards from the Convert Points menu.
Select the tab, Auto-convert your Hudson’s Bay Rewards points, and follow the steps.

This benefit is only available to Avion Elite and Avion Premium members with an eligible RBC credit card. At this time, RBC ION Visa and RBC ION+ Visa cardholders are not eligible to convert their Avion points to the Hudson Bay Rewards Program and vice versa.

No, we don’t currently offer this option. You can only convert Avion points to Hudson’s Bay Rewards as a one-time conversion with a minimum of 500 Avion points.

Transfer points gives you the ability to consolidate your Avion points where you need them most. Through a simple set of steps, you can transfer Avion points from one points account to another. Check out the individual perks and benefits of your points-earning account to see where you can maximize the value of your points.

Note: Points are transferred on a 1:1 basis, meaning the number of points you transfer will not change from one points-earning product to another. In addition, there is no fee to transfer points.

If you have more than one Avion points account, you can transfer points between most accounts that appear on your profile. Transfers are only eligible between points accounts that you own. Points earned by an authorized credit card user, belong to the primary credit cardholder.

Yes, you can combine the Avion points you have earned using your eligible personal deposit account (by making in-store or online debit purchases) with the Avion points you have earned with your personal, and business credit card and vice versa.

Here’s how to combine your Avion points between points-earning products:

Log in to avionrewards.com and click the "Transfer" menu.
On the landing page, select "Transfer Now” in the “Transfer Points” option. You can transfer points between the products shown in the drop-down menu.
Within "Transfer Points", you can set up a one-time transfer or an auto-transfer so that all the points you earn with your points-earning product(s) can be pooled to one points account, making it easy to keep track of your points in one place and get you closer to your redemption goals.

No. There is no minimum or maximum. You can transfer Avion points between accounts as you need, with no limits. Also, if you realize that you have transferred too many points in a points account, or into the wrong points account, you can always transfer them back, with no fees.

When you transfer Avion points from your U.S. Dollar Visa Gold points account to another Avion points account (non U.S. dollar), the points will be transferred at a rate of 1:1.

No. Avion points transfers are final, and cannot be reversed or cancelled. However, if you choose the wrong points account for your transfer or need the points back into the account you transferred from, you can just set up another transfer. Don’t worry, you will not pay any fees, or experience any loss in the transfer.

Yes. If your business banking profile is linked to your personal banking profile, you can transfer points to or from your business rewards account online.

If your business banking profile is not linked to your personal banking profile, you can transfer points from or to your business rewards account by calling us at 1-800-769-2512 .

Avion points will be awarded based on how many points you have earned up until the day you opt out. As long as your personal deposit account remains open (and in good standing?), you will not lose the points you have previously earned when you opt out of the Value Program .

If you close a personal deposit account that is enrolled in the Value Program:

The monthly fee rebate 1 you receive will be based on the number of eligible product categories you had and the specific account activities you completed (pre-authorized payment, direct deposit, eligible bill payment) in the previous calendar month. If you close your account on a day other than the last day of the calendar month, your monthly fee rebate will be pro-rated and paid on your next statement cycle date.
Avion points are earned up until the day the account is closed and are based on debit purchases made from the first day of the calendar month through the date you close your account.

After closing your personal deposit account, you have 12 months to use your Avion points, which can be redeemed by calling the RBC Advice Centre at 1-800-769-2512 .

Yes you can. You will be able to redeem Avion points you have earned (based on the rates associated with the closed account) for up to 12 months after closure. You can also transfer your points to any active points account you have and redeem from there. If you are not ready to redeem your points, be sure to transfer them to an active account before your 12 months are up.

Avion Rewards – How It Works

If you are an RBC client, review the list of eligible Avion Rewards products . Should you have an Avion Rewards eligible product, you can simply sign into Avion Rewards through the Avion Rewards website or app. If you are new to Avion Rewards, you will need to also accept the Avion Rewards Terms & Conditions upon first sign in.

Ampli is a Canadian cash back app that is powered by Avion Rewards. Ampli lets you earn cash back in your Ampli account on both online and in-store purchases at more than 125 brands, such as Lowe's, DoorDash, Rexall, H&M, Sephora, Lyft, and Indigo.ca.

To start earning cash back with Ampli, by:

Downloading the Ampli app
Signing up and securely connecting your Canadian debit and credit cards
Pay with your connected card online and in-store at participating brands and earn cash back automatically

Once you have accumulated a minimum of $15 CAD in cash back in your Ampli account, transfer cash back into your bank account with a free Interac e-Transfer®. Plus, connected RBC credit cards can earn even more cash back on select offers.

Note: Ampli is available to all Canadians, therefore you do not need to be an RBC client to join. For more information or to sign up for Ampli Powered by Avion Rewards visit: ampli.ca

The Avion Rewards program has 2 membership levels, Avion Premium and Avion Elite.

If you have an RBC Avion credit card, you are an Avion Elite member and will receive benefits associated with that membership level.
All other Avion Rewards eligible products qualify for the Avion Premium level.

Note: Your membership level provides you with additional benefits such as offers, however the number of points required to make a redemption is tied to either your RBC card product or your Avion Rewards Core Product Account.

You can apply for an RBC Avion credit card and once you have been approved and have activated your card, you will automatically have access to all benefits associated with the Avion Elite membership level.

If you cancel your RBC Avion credit card, you will no longer have access to the benefits associated with the Avion Elite membership level since having an RBC Avion credit card is required in order to be part Avion Elite.

Avion Rewards provides members many ways to earn Avion points. Depending on the Avion Rewards eligible product you hold, eligible members are able to earn Avion points from:

Purchases made with an eligible RBC points-earning credit card
The Value Program. Simply enroll an eligible personal deposit account and start earning Avion points on qualifying debit purchases made online or in-store.
Offers available on the Avion Rewards Shop page. Simply load your available offers to earn bonus Avion points on qualifying purchases and follow the steps on how to claim your offer.
When acquiring a new eligible RBC product, with an associated welcome points offer.
With qualifying purchases using your eligible linked RBC card at our select merchant partners like Petro Canada. Eligible clients receive 20% more Avion points at Petro Canada when they pay with their linked RBC points-earning credit card.

Eligible personal RBC clients without an eligible rewards credit card and/or an eligible personal deposit account that is enrolled in the Value Program are able to access Avion Rewards and will be given an Avion Rewards Core Account upon enrollment into the Avion Rewards Program.

RBC Personal Deposit Accounts that have not enrolled in the Value Program:

RBC Personal Credit Cards

RBC Personal Investment Products

RBC Installment Loans, Lines of Credit and Home Equity Financing that are not tied to a business banking profile

Please visit the Avion Rewards Terms and Conditions to learn more about the Avion Rewards Core Product Account.

Yes, you can pay down your RBC points-earning credit card balance with Avion points using the RBC Mobile app. The redemption process works similarly to how it does through the Avion Rewards web site–just choose the RBC points-earning credit card you would like to pay, the dollar denomination and corresponding amount of points you wish to redeem. The RBC Mobile app is available for iOS and Android.

Eligible Avion Rewards members can use their Avion points to send an Interac e-Transfer by sending to a payee through RBC Online Banking or the RBC Mobile app.

RBC Commercial Avion Visa, RBC Avion Visa Business and RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business credit cards, select Avion Rewards Core Product Accounts and single credit card only clients are not eligible to send an Interac e-transfer with points.

Please visit the Avion Rewards Terms & Conditions for more information on eligibility criteria.

Here’s how to send an Interac e-Transfer by redeeming Avion points:

In the RBC Mobile app:

Login and select the yellow circle with an arrow in the navigation menu
Choose Send or Cancel an Interac e-transfer;
Choose Avion Rewards, instead of RBC Account at the top of the page;
Enter the dollar amount to be sent –the number of points required will be automatically converted and displayed;
Select Continue and review the details;
Once you are ready to proceed, click “Send Now”.

On RBC Online Banking:

Login and select the “Send an Interac e-Transfer” in the right hand navigation under Transfers and Payments.
If you have more than one Avion Rewards account, choose the one that will fund the points;
Choose the payee;
Enter the dollar amount to be paid–the number of points required will be automatically converted and displayed to convert into points;

Avion Premium and Elite members can use Avion points to pay any bill that can be set up as a payee through RBC Online Banking or the RBC Mobile app.

Avion Select members are not eligible to pay bills with points.

Avion Rewards members can use their points to pay bills, like cable, gym memberships and more.

Here’s how it works:

On Avion Rewards web or App

1. Sign into Avion Rewards and select Redeem in the main navigation;

2. Select the “Pay Bills Now” option from this page. This will take you to RBC Mobile app;

3. If you have more than one Avion Rewards account, choose the one that will fund the points;

4. Choose your payee;

5. Enter the dollar amount to be paid–the number of points required will be automatically converted and displayed;

6. Select “Continue” to review the transaction;

7. Select “Pay Now” to submit the payment

On RBC Online Banking or App

1. Go to the “Pay Bill and Transfer Funds” page and select the “Pay with Avion points” tab;

2. If you have more than one Avion Rewards account, choose the one that will fund the points;

3. Choose the payee;

4. Enter the dollar amount to be paid–the number of points required will be automatically converted and displayed to convert into points;

5. Click “Submit” to complete the payment

This benefit is only available to Avion Elite and Avion Premium members with an eligible RBC credit card. Check eligibility, here

Through the Value Program , Avion points are reported monthly and take into account all in-store and online debit purchases from, and returns to, an enrolled personal deposit account.

For example, say you purchase a $300 blender with your debit card in December and received your Avion points. In January, you return the blender and get a $300 credit to your personal deposit account, but you also make $500 in debit purchases. For January, you would be awarded points for $200 of your debit spend ($500 in debit purchases minus the $300 return). Alternatively, if in January you do not make any debit purchases and only return the $300 blender, you would not be awarded any points for January and 300 points will be removed from your points account.

Avion Rewards – Avion Select

Avion Select is Avion Rewards’s newest membership level. It’s free for everyone to join (just like all our levels). As an Avion Select member, you can get cash back at thousands of retailers – with more not-to-miss benefits on the way.

To sign up for Avion Select, simply download the Avion Rewards mobile app and follow the onscreen prompts.

Anyone! You simply have to be the age of majority in your province. While our Premium and Elite levels require you to be an RBC client, Avion Select members can bank anywhere.

Download the Avion Rewards app or select “Join Now” on Avion Rewards. Sign up with your email address and you’re in!

Avion Select members enjoy early access to great deals and savings, including cash back offers from your favourite retailers.

Stay tuned for more benefits coming soon, such as travel offers and the ability to earn and redeem points.

Avion Select members will be able to earn and redeem points later in the year. For now, you can enjoy early access to our cash back offers.

To earn cash back as an Avion Select member, simply log into Avion Rewards on the app or the website and shop available offers.

You can also enable the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension and the cash back offers will come to you while you shop and search online.

Log into the Avion Rewards app and select See Activity. You’ll be able to view your points, cash back and savings history.

Funds are added to your available cash back balance after you have completed your transaction and the return window for the retailer has passed. Check with the retailer for details, but this is usually within 120 days.

Once funds appear in your available cash back balance, you can withdraw them to your bank account using Interac e-Transfer. Simply log in to the Avion Rewards app to view your available cash back balance and follow the onscreen prompts to cash out.

Please note that you will need to have Interac e-Transfer and autodeposit set up in your bank account and a minimum balance of $15 in order to withdraw funds.

You will need to set up Interac e-Transfer for your bank account in order to take advantage of cash savings.

You will need to set up an autodeposit with your bank in order to cash out to your bank account. If you do not have autodeposit set up, please log in to the Avion Rewards app, click on the “More” menu and click “Contact an Advisor”, where an advisor will be able to help you.

No, your cash back does not expire as long as you have an active account with us. After 24 months of inactivity, your account will be closed and any cash back balance will be lost.

No. You can only transfer your available cash back balance to the Interac e-Transfer email address you originally registered with.

You need a balance of $15 or over in order to send an Interac e-Transfer from your available cash back balance.

Interac e-Transfer transactions are usually completed within 24 hours.

Once you submit your Interac e-Transfer request, the transaction should be available in your Cash Back transaction history on the Rewards Activity page.

If you do not see this transaction and are still seeing a positive available cash back balance, try submitting the request again.

For additional help, visit the “Contact an Advisor” page in the “More” menu of the Avion Rewards app and one of our advisors will be able to help.

If you have not received your cash back, it may be because:

Ad blockers have prevented the offer from loading. Check your browser to make sure ad blockers are disabled for Avion Rewards
You purchased an item that is not included in the retailer’s offer. Check carefully before making your purchase that the offer applies to that specific product
You made the purchase through another loyalty program. You can not receive cash back through two programs at once
You made the purchase directly on the retailer’s site without clicking on “Load Offer” in Avion Rewards first. Offers are only activated when you click through from Avion Rewards

If you have checked all of the above, you should receive your cash back once the merchant’s return window has passed. Check with the merchant for details, but this is usually within 120 days.

If you have not received your cash back within 120 days, log in to the Avion Rewards app, click on the “More” menu and click “Contact an Advisor”, where an advisor will be able to help you.

You can review our privacy policy here .

If you no longer wish to benefit from Avion Rewards, you do not need to deactivate your account. You can simply delete the app, and your account will be automatically deactivated after 24 months of inactivity.

To reactivate your account, simply reinstall the Avion Rewards app and sign in with your previous username and password. You may need to reaccept the Terms & Conditions to become an active member of the program.

If your account has been inactive for 24 months, then it will be reactivated as a new account with no earning history.

If you forget your password, simply click “Forgot Password?” in the app and follow the steps provided.

No. For security reasons, you are not able to change the email address associated with your account.

If you no longer wish to receive emails from Avion Rewards, click the “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of any Avion Rewards email that you receive.

The available cash back balance is the amount of cash back that can be withdrawn into your bank account.

In order to receive the offer, you need to shop through Avion Rewards. Simply select “Load Offer” and then click through the provided link.

No, not at this time. You must withdraw the full amount in your cash account, once it is $15 or over.

Cash back on eligible offers is issued in Canadian currency. For foreign currency transactions, the cash back earned may be subject to foreign exchange fees, foreign currency fluctuations or other factors that may influence the amount of cash back earned when calculating the Canadian dollar equivalent amount.

For cash back offers, there is a holding period before it is moved to an earned status and available to be cashed out by a member. This holding period varies by merchant as it is dependent upon each merchants return window plus associated processing time which can typically be up to 120 days after the original transaction date. During this period cash back will be reflected in your activity dashboard and can be found under the Pending tab. Once the holding period is complete it will move to the Earned tab within the activity dashboard.

As an Avion Select member, you can link and earn points and cash back at over 230 financial institutions.

Unfortunately, there are some financial institutions that don’t provide a consistent card connection experience, which could affect the ability to earn cash back and points. These financial institutions are not supported by Avion Rewards.

If you have an RBC product, you’re automatically an Elite or Premium member. Our great offers are available to Premium and Elite members when they shop with their RBC product–there is no need to link any cards.

Not a Premium or Elite member? Visit Become a Member to learn how you can elevate your current Avion Rewards membership.

Sometimes, your bank card(s) may become unlinked from your Avion Rewards profile due to an interrupted connection. This may be caused by factors such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), system outages or technical disruptions.

Don’t worry, it’s easy to fix! Simply log in and relink your bank card(s) using one of these three options:

Click the notification on the home screen
Visit the Manage Cards section of the More menu on the app
Visit the Profile & Settings menu on the desktop app

That way you can keep earning cash back on eligible purchases.

Yes! Once you successfully relink, we’ll honour all points or cash back earned on eligible purchases made up to 60 days prior.

Yes, you can remove individual cards or bank accounts from your Avion Rewards profile at any time by selecting the delete icon in the Manage Cards section. Once you’ve removed a card or bank account, you’ll no longer be eligible to earn points or cash back on transactions made using these cards.

To earn points or cash back on eligible purchases, Avion Rewards needs to be able to see that you’ve completed a transaction associated with an active offer. Rest assured; this is done with bank-level security practices to protect your privacy.

We use third-party account aggregation technology to match active offers with the purchases you make using the debit and/or credit card(s) you connect to your Avion Rewards profile. Our service provider uses masked login credentials to protect your privacy while providing us with transaction information from your connected accounts.

Please visit Avion Rewards Card Linking Terms & Conditions .

It’s easy! Simply open Avion Rewards on your mobile app or desktop and shop available offers. Make sure you read the offer details as you may need to load an offer or link a card before earning. You can also enable the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension and cash back deals will be revealed as you shop online.

Avion Select members can redeem points for travel, gift cards, merchandise and charity donations– with more reward options coming soon. Keep shopping and look for offers to earn more points, faster, so you’re ready.

Missing cash back may be caused by one of these reasons:

You purchased an item that is not included in the merchant's offer. Check carefully before making your purchase that the offer applies to that specific product
You made the purchase through another loyalty program. You cannot receive cash back through two programs simultaneously
You made the purchase directly on the merchant’s site without clicking on “Load Offer” in Avion Rewards first. Offers are only activated when you click through from Avion Rewards
You made a purchase that required you to have a linked card when your card was actually unlinked. Relink your cards one of two ways: ○ Click the ntification on the home screen or visit the Manage Cards section of the More menu on the mobile app ○ Click the Profile & Settings menu on the desktop app. You're eligible to earn cash back for transactions made up to 60 days prior, as long as you relink.

If you’ve checked all of the above, you should receive your cash back once the merchant’s return window has passed. Check with the merchant for details, but this usually occurs within 120 days.

If you haven’t received your cash back within 120 days, visit the Avion Rewards More menu on the mobile app or Profile & Settings menu on the desktop app and click “Contact an Advisor,” where we’ll be able to help you.

Avion Rewards makes it easy to get rewarded. Here’s how:

Short points for travel? You can use your points AND credit card on the same purchase, so you never miss a deal on hotels, car rentals and more.

Merchandise, gift cards and charity donations can only be redeemed with Avion points but keep an eye out – we often have sales that allow you to redeem using fewer points than usual.

Still need more points? Keep shopping and look for bonus points offers from our retailers. They can help you earn more points, faster.

Note: More reward options are coming soon for Avion Select members!

Access your itinerary any time from the Avion Rewards app or website by visiting the travel booking platform and selecting "My Trips" on the top right of the page or the app.

Call 1-877-636-2870 to make changes to an existing travel booking. Please note that Avion Select members are not eligible to make new bookings on the phone.

All travel bookings must be booked through the Avion Rewards travel booking platform. To do this, sign in to Avion Rewards online or log into the app, and select Travel in the menu.

Travel insurance is not included in travel bookings for Avion Select members. Please buy this separately.

This will depend on your travel supplier’s change and cancellation policies. Please review them before booking.

After you’ve booked through Avion Rewards, you’ll receive a confirmation email that includes important information about changing or cancelling your trip.

Yes. If the airline you have selected provides this service, you may pre-select your seat while booking travel online or after you have completed your redemption.

Yes! It’s easy to book travel for friends and family through your profile. Just be sure the name on the itinerary is identical to their full name shown on their passport.

Avion Select members can redeem points for travel, as well as gift cards, merchandise and charity donations.

To redeem your points, first sign into Avion Rewards online or through the app. Then select "Travel” from the menu to book flights, hotels, car rentals and more, and “Redeem” to use your points for merchandise, gift cards and charity.

Note: More rewards options are coming soon for Avion Select members!

You can update your address by visiting your Avion Rewards profile in the app or website.

Avion Select members are not eligible to convert Avion points to other airline frequent flyer or airline loyalty programs.

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WestJet adds six additional Asian destinations to its network through enhanced Korean Air codeshare agreement

Beginning May 17, 2024, WestJet guests will gain access to six additional cities across four Asian countries from Incheon International Airport (ICN) through an expansion of WestJet’s codeshare agreement with Korean Air, one of the world’s only 5-star airlines as awarded by Skytrax.

Through the agreement, guests will have more opportunity to explore unique transpacific Asian destinations beyond Seoul with a seamless single connection at ICN and the convenience of booking their entire journey with one ticket, baggage transfers, and earning WestJet Dollars throughout.

New WestJet Codeshare Destinations

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“As we prepare for WestJet’s inaugural flights between Calgary and Incheon, the timing of this codeshare expansion is ideal. We are enhancing connectivity to more destinations in Asia for our guests and WestJet Rewards members from one of the world’s busiest cities, and Korean Air’s global hub” said Jeff Hagen, WestJet Vice-President of Commercial Development and Strategic Partnerships. “Our longstanding reciprocal partnership with Korean Air opens up exciting opportunities for leisure and business travellers to more locations in the Asian continent and offers new guests in Asia access to all of Canada through our global hub in Calgary.”

Following the success of WestJet’s entry into Asia, the airline recently introduced seasonal service between YYC and ICN. The new route launches on May 17, 2024, and will fly on WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner up to three days per week during peak travel periods.

“We are excited to announce an expanded codeshare with our longstanding partner WestJet, offering our valued customers access to a wide range of transpacific destinations,” said Tae Joon Kim, Korean Air Senior Vice President and Head of International Affairs & Alliance. “The launch of WestJet’s Calgary - Seoul Incheon route will bolster connectivity between Korea and Canada, while our strengthened partnership will seamlessly connect customers to an expanded array of Asian and Canadian cities through our hubs in Incheon and Calgary, respectively.”

All WestJet codeshare destinations are now available through WestJet’s website, the WestJet app, and travel agent partners, where WestJet Rewards members can earn and redeem WestJet Dollars on their entire journey. Visit WestJet.com for further details.

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