WestJet Rewards: Loyalty program changes in 2025

The airline WestJet offers travelers the WestJet Rewards loyalty program. Members can earn and use WestJet Dollars through this program and enjoy numerous benefits.

As stated on the WestJet website, the spending thresholds for Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers will be significantly changed effective January 1, 2025.

Here 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 noted on its website that if you reach one of these three tiers 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 and guests in the “Extended Comfort” area.

WestJet also announced the removal of several rows from the Zone 2 boarding call. Guests will now board 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.

Beginning January 15, 2025, WestJet will expand eligibility for complimentary upgrades as follows:

• A Platinum, Gold or Silver member and another guest on the same reservation;
• Member-exclusive (economy) rates for Platinum members when upgrading to Premium or Enhanced Comfort cabins.

From January 1st^stBy 2025, WestJet will reduce the total number of threshold awards while adjusting award selection at each tier.

WestJet will also introduce a new spending threshold, offering the opportunity to earn rewards starting at $2,000.

You can choose the reward of your choice according to your needs:

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

Starting at $8,000, you can choose between the following rewards:

• A WestJet Companion Voucher;
• Six pre-selection vouchers for guest seating;
• Four airport lounge vouchers.

From now on, all accompanying vouchers issued as border rewards are valid for two years.

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

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