Sep 9th, 2019 6:19 pm. (We always book our companion tickets live anyway, as between Westjet Dollars and vouchers, and two groups of 2 on the same itinerary--it gets complicated!) After all said and done I save around $400 from full price. WestJet | WestJet Rewards - Is WestJet considering allowing conversion of companion vouchers into WestJet Dollars - Aeroplan has just started to offer an exchange for their Buddy Pass acquired through credit cards for 30,000 Aeroplan miles. Rapid Rewards members must register for this offer and then fly a return or two one-way flights By November 18. Reply; Reply with quote; Sep 9th, 2019 6:19 pm #3; RyanS219 [OP] Deal Addict Feb 6, 2014 2069 posts 470 upvotes St. Johns . for Canada + continental United States. If you want to churn I bounce between the Westjet card and Air Alaska. I don't find much value in the companion pass when airfare is cheap to begin with, The real value is during peak travel times when tickets are expensive. Both the welcome bonus and the companion pass are awarded when you make the first purchase on your card. The last update was from late December which extended the expiry of companion vouchers to the end of June 2021. Credit Cards expand_more. The WestJet card has a limited time welcome offer of 350 WestJet dollars + 2x the WestJet dollars on groceries, restaurants and food delivery (in the first 3 months) and a $0 companion fare. Starting in 2020, Southwest flyers will need to earn 125,000 qualifying points or fly 100 flight segments with a calendar year in order to earn the Companion Pass. It's also nice that the westjet dollars go towards the cost of a flight so you don't need to wait to save the necessary points or miles to book a flight. The card was picked up/activated on 24/4/2017 and first purchase was made on the same day. +5. Reply; Reply with quote; Dec 9th, 2021 11:19 am #15; wfejk3 . While it would have been nice if they universally automatically applied the extension, having to login and click one button isn't terrible in the grand scheme of things. 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. You can access this offer on Southwest's . WestJet Lounge. Travel to Hawaii or Mexico from $399 $0 2. Where can the WestJet World Elite companion voucher be used for? But you must be the one . We used Priority Pass to access the lounge. The companion voucher that comes with the WestJet World Elite Mastercard can be used anywhere WestJet flies, with a cost ranging from $199 to $399 . I have 2 A WestJet-wide companion voucher earned at $6,000 in qualifying spend, or; A milestone award (which includes a choice of WestJet-wide companion voucher, four guest lounge vouchers, or six guest advance seat selection vouchers) earned at $8,000 and every $2,000 in qualifying spend thereafter. You can use them yourself or with your guests travelling with you. Only one voucher can be earned per 12-month period. for Hawaii, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. This means you must book with WestJet using the voucher prior to the expiry date. With the welcome bonus, you typically get $250 WestJet dollars after your first purchase. . The GreedyRates Team says: January 8, 2019 at 10:10 am. 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 6) Remember to give the cardholder's WestJet membership number to the agent The agent will need to "link" the reservations so that the cardholder's travelling companions will also get their their 1st free checked bag. First off, if you fly WestJet on a regular basis, then the WestJet companion pass is probably better for you. $499. We cancelled it due to the Corona Virus. Plaza Premium-Domestic departures . . $299. The United Airlines Companion Pass is a type of award after you fulfil some criteria set by the airline company. . Now if my partner gets this westjet card and use the companion pass for my ticket, can I use up my westjet dollars toward the same booking? Once signed in, you're only one click away. Get 450 Welcome WestJet dollars when you are approved for a WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard and apply before August 31, 2021 through this exclusive email link only.1. This is clearly a great way to save money, but how do you get the voucher and what are the conditions? I thought westjet fly direct from Yyz to Hawaii during winter . Sign in. This card also provides a once per year companion pass benefit. There are only a few strategies that you can use to discount your air travel within Canada. Terms and conditions state "round trip" but I see in previous threads that open jaw was mentioned as a companion fare usage as well. This marks the third such extension of the vouchers since the onset of the pandemic. 5) Companion Voucher must be used for WestJet Operated flights. Alaska's Famous Companion Fare. The annual companion voucher alone is worth it as you normally wouldn't get one until you reach Gold tier status. Am I correct that the annual companion pass cannot be used for a multi city flight, say Calgary to LAX and then San Diego back to Calgary? Plus, buy one, get one. The companion pass is limited to redemption values of up to 1,700 AIR MILES which covers most short haul . So I do save by reducing the . BUT if you used the companion pass that seat costs nothing. The $0 companion voucher is valid for economy class flights only throughout the WestJet network, with the exception of transatlantic flights to Europe. This marks the third such extension of the vouchers since the onset of the pandemic. (To and from GCM is a connection through YYZ.) Member May 2, 2009 On the 737's, Westjet's premium class is essentially a standard business class seat. I would have settled with Priority Pass vouchers even though they are always packed and hard to find seats. Find answers to frequently asked questions about baggage, booking flights, seat selection, WestJet Rewards, and more. 4) WestJet Dollars must be used for WestJet Operated flights. Southwest Airlines has launched another bonus offer and offers a promotional Companion Pass for travel January 6 - February 28, 2022. Which one is better is a matter of opinion, but I'll try to look at things objectively. The $0 companion fare voucher is currently available for applications made until December 5, 2021 but may be extended if we see TD extend the Buddy Pass offers on their Aeroplan cards past that date. Anyone that had any competence in loyalty would understand that these decisions are the beginning of the end of the WestJet Loyalty Program. Receive a $0 round-trip companion voucher. Despite some meaningful advantages in the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard's favour, like an ongoing companion pass benefit, free Wi-Fi, . Still a decent savings. This computer system is the exclusive property of WestJet and may be accessed only by authorized users. I am looking at possibly using a companion fare, Caribbean $299 version, to book a multi-segment trip. There are no limits to the usage of the companion pass. This is a very close match up however with the TD Aeroplan card's offer being first year free TD takes the limited time welcome bonus category . The Westjet Mastercard is worth its weight in gold - if you are a minimum family size of 2 fly once per year, the $119/year fee to get the $99 companion fare and free checked bags is a life saver . [WestJet] WJ Companion & Lounge access vouchers extended until June 30, 2022. WestJet Rewards is a free loyalty program for frequent flyer from Westjet that enable you to earn Westjet dollars. Update - 18/5/2017 The $250 Welcome bonus + purchases, as well as the companion voucher are all in my Westjet account this morning. Use a Westjet Companion Pass. The 450 bonus WestJet dollars are awarded when you spend $5,000 in the first three months and the $0 companion fare voucher is typically added a few weeks after you pay the annual fee on the card. Hi, we are trying to use up that special companion voucher ($0 + tax and fees). The WestJet card has a limited time welcome offer of 450 WestJet dollars + a $0 companion voucher. This feature has been rolled out today as a permanent benefit, allowing you to exchange any outstanding . Hey Doug, The WestJet companion flight is designed to work best with WestJet marketed or operated flights that are direct round trips, and the . I don't find much value in the companion pass when airfare is cheap to begin with, The real value is during peak travel times when tickets are expensive. Now the annual credit card fee is $75. Unlike the WestJet companion fare the Alaska Airlines companion fare can't be redeemed for flights to destinations like Europe, but it can be a much cheaper option than the WestJet companion fare if you are flying to Hawaii or Mexico ($121 USD vs. $399 CAD). I'm not sure if the companion pass kicks in right away, I think that it does. Reply; Reply with quote; Dec 9th, 2021 11:19 am #15; wfejk3 . The second guest would then pay $119 CAD, $199 CAD or $399 CAD plus the taxes, fees, and charges depending on where they're flying. The current limited time welcome bonus of up to 450 WestJet dollars and the $0 companion fare! Pack your bags, your trip starts here. Once you earn 125,000 Rapid Rewards points or fly 100 qualifying flights in a year, you can designate a companion to bring with you for free (except for taxes and fees) on any Southwest flight that you purchase - with either cash or points. The companion pass would be $399 for that flight. Earn 1.5% back on all other purchases. Sign in to your WestJet Rewards account Select the companion voucher check box Search for flight (s) Sign in Step 2: Find your trip You can only redeem one companion voucher at a time The owner of the companion voucher must be on the booking Complete the travel details for you and your companion. In Part 2, I'll talk about using WSD and the benefits it provides and then touch on WestJet's new offering, Member Exclusive Fares. WestJet and RBC have extended the combined offer of 450 WestJet dollars + $0 companion fare on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard. Register to get started You will first need to register for this option by logging into your account to request for the companion voucher to be converted in lounge vouchers. Chase has a number of Southwest Airlines credit cards that have substantial bonuses for the next few days making the Companion Pass easy to obtain. For Hawaii and Mexico the companion pass is $299 and for Europe $399. The card earns 1.5% back in WestJet Dollars on WestJet purchases and 1% back in WestJet Dollars on everything else. Breakdown of the Welcome Bonus. If you cancel it's gone. 1 How to use a companion voucher Book your World Elite companion voucher online You must book eligible travel September 7 - 9. WestJet and RBC have further extended the combined offer of 450 WestJet dollars + $0 companion fare on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard. Additional Perks: Eligible Cardmembers get a free Uber Pass membership for 12 . The companion voucher owner doesn't have to be traveling. The WestJet Loyalty Program is an ABSOLUTE JOKE and what was a weak program, has been further run into the ground with some head-scratching decisions. The points tho go to your westjet account and do not expire. Unlike the WestJet card where you are paying for the first ticket with cash or WestJet dollars, this pass only works when you are redeeming AIR MILES Reward miles for flights. I'll briefly talk about the status tiers and then move onto understanding WestJet Dollars (WSD) in Part 1. The companion pass is tied to the card. When the Primary Cardholder books an Economy fare, the Annual Worldwide Companion Pass allows them to bring someone along for a fixed base fare (plus taxes, fees, charges, and surcharges) of: $99. The last update was from late December which extended the expiry of companion vouchers to the end of June 2021. Expired Hot Deals. I have more than $300 but the companion pass is only $99 for going to USA. To use the World Elite companion voucher you must purchase one WestJet-marketed and operated flight anywhere WestJet flies and the second guest on the same itinerary will pay $119 CAD or $399 CAD (plus taxes, fees and other Air Transportation Charges). The benefits that come with the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard is the reason why it's one of the best travel credit cards in Canada. . (We always book our companion tickets live anyway, as between Westjet Dollars and vouchers, and two groups of 2 on the same itinerary--it gets complicated!) And in response, WestJet has since introduced their own $0 companion voucher as a promotional incentive until May 2021. WestJet Rewards Platinum, Gold and Silver members are eligible for complimentary lounge access based on their tier benefits. Receive an annual World Elite round-trip companion voucher to anywhere WestJet flies, it allows you to book a full fare and then book a companion fare at a reduced rate - redeem for your choice of destination: Travel within Canada or to the continental U.S., from $119 $0 2. The companion pass is limited to redemption values of up to 1,700 AIR MILES which covers most short haul . Does anyone know if Westjet is extending the limits on I would have settled with Priority Pass vouchers even though they are always packed and hard to find seats. These new promotions started months ago and end on December 7th, 2021 at 11:59 PM. . But even factoring that in, we can cut our cost down per ticket to about $400 each by using the Alaska Airlines credit card companion fare. Clearly, the Air Canada Buddy Pass was inspired by the WestJet companion voucher. The WestJet RBC Mastercard offers 1.5% back in WestJet dollars on purchases with WestJet, and 1% back on all other purchases.