WestJet Rewards: Loyalty Program Changes in 2025

Airline WestJet offers travelers the WestJet Rewards loyalty program. Members can earn and use WestJet Dollars through this program and enjoy a wide range of benefits.

The spending thresholds for the Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers will see major changes effective January 1, 2025, as indicated on WestJet’s website.

These are the new spending thresholds:

For example, Silver members must spend $4,000 instead of $3,000 to maintain their status.

However, the airline has indicated on its website that if you reach one of these three levels in 2024, you will continue to enjoy your benefits in 2025.

WestJet has also changed its boarding zones, effective January 15, 2025:

• Zone 1: reserved exclusively for Platinum members and guests traveling in Premium and Business cabins;
• Zone 2: Reserved for Gold and Silver level members, as well as guests in the Extended Comfort area.

WestJet has also announced the removal of several rows from the Zone 2 boarding call. Guests are now boarding in zones 3 to 9.

Premium members will still have the opportunity to enjoy free upgrades before check-in and at the gate, the airline said.

Effective January 15, 2025, WestJet will expand eligibility for free upgrades to include the following:

• One Platinum, Gold or Silver member and one other guest on the same reservation;
• Exclusive Member (Economy) rates for Platinum level members when upgrading to Premium or Enhanced Comfort cabins.

From January 1st^stBy 2025, WestJet will reduce the total number of threshold rewards while adjusting reward choices at each level.

WestJet is also introducing a new spending threshold, offering the chance to earn rewards starting at $2,000.

You can choose the reward of your choice depending on your needs:

• 20 WestJet dollars;
• 200 in recognized costs for the current year;
• A $25 Skip gift card.

From $8,000 and up, you can choose from the following rewards:

• A WestJet companion voucher;
• Six pre-selection vouchers for seating for guests;
• Four airport lounge vouchers.

From now on, all companion vouchers issued as a threshold reward are valid for two years.

In addition, WestJet has clarified that Gold and Platinum members can also combine two companion vouchers for the same booking.

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