WestJet Status Match Challenge

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The second largest Canadian airline WestJet is currently offering a tier match promo for their WestJet Rewards program. If you have status with Air CanadaAmericanUnited Airlines, Porter Airlines, British Airways or Alaska Airlines, you can get WestJet Silver or Gold tier for free until March 2020. If you want to keep the status for a longer period, you have to fulfill some conditions.

Info

Unfortunately, WestJet is not part of any airline alliance. Tier benefits will only apply when flying on WestJet.

These tier levels will be matched:

Westjet Status Match Challenge Status

How to participate?

First of all you need to have a free WestJet Rewards account, which can be created here. As soon as you have your membership number, go to the landing page and fill out the form on the bottom of the page. A requirement is to upload a picture of your frequent flyer card (jpg or png). Important: Your card must not expire earlier than December 30, 2019. The match promo will expire on December 15, 2019.

After your status match request has been accepted, you’re entitled to use all perks of Silver or Gold Tier until March 30, 2020.

Challenge

If you fly on WestJet between November 15, 2019 and March 30, 2020, you have the chance to extend the status until June 30, 2020. The renewal requirements depend on the frequent flyer program you’re matching with:

  • Air Canada: One WestJet flight, regardless of the route
  • United, American, Alaska: One transborder flight performed by WestJet between the USA and Canada
  • British Airways: One transatlantic flight performed by WestJet

To extend the status for one more year until June 30, 2021, WestJet requires you not only to fly with them, but also to spend some money! Decisive is the amount of money you lay out until June 2020:

  • You need to spend $1,500 to keep WestJet Rewards Silver tier.
  • You need to spend $3,000 to keep WestJet Rewards Gold tier.

By the way: The regular requirement is $3.000 to reach Silver and $5.000 to reach Gold within a one year period.

Tier benefits

As a Silver member you have the following perks:

  • 4 Lounge access vouchers when flying on WestJet
  • 2 Lounge access vouchers for accompanying guests
  • 4 Seat reservation vouchers
  • 2 Free pieces of Luggage on WestJet Flights
  • Priority Check-In
  • Priority Boarding in Zone 2
  • Free Upgrade (subject to availability) on short- and medium haul flights when booked EconoFlex (Y, B, M) fare

As a Gold member you can additionally enjoy these benefits:

  • Lounge access when flying on WestJet including up to 5 accompanying family members
  • 2 Lounge access vouchers for other accompanying guests
  • Free same day changes
  • Priority Luggage
  • Priority Boarding in Zone 1
  • Priority security check

Thanks to: YHBU

Cover Picture: CC0 License / Pixabay-User MillicanD

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