New WestJet Rewards benefits on Sunwing Vacations bookings

WestJet Rewards is expanding its program by extending its suite of benefits to Sunwing Vacations bookings. Now guests booking vacation packages with Sunwing Vacations can earn WestJet points, tier qualifying spend and milestone qualifying spend on eligible bookings1. Top-tier WestJet Rewards members will also gain access to their day-of-travel benefits.

Steve McClelland, WestJet Vice-President, Loyalty and Strategic Partnerships, said: “Fully integrating Sunwing Vacations into the WestJet Rewards program is an exciting step forward in delivering even greater value for Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast.”

McClelland continued: “We’re creating more opportunities for members to turn travel and everyday spending into meaningful rewards, helping them get to their next vacation sooner and make the most of their travel experiences.”

Marek Andryszak, President, Sunwing Vacations Group, said that: “Canadians choose Sunwing Vacations for convenient access to sought-after sun destinations, and we’re excited to make those vacations even more rewarding.”

Andryszak also pointed out that; “Whether they’re planning a family and friends’ getaway or a couple’s retreat, Canadians are looking for more value from their travel experiences. WestJet Rewards benefits give our guests that value with more opportunities to earn, save and put their rewards toward their next vacation.”

The following benefits are now available for all WestJet Rewards members purchasing eligible Sunwing Vacations packages:

• Earn WestJet points – WestJet Rewards members can earn one WestJet point per one Canadian dollar spent on eligible Sunwing Vacations packages. Each guest on the booking that provides a WestJet Rewards ID will earn based on their individual share of the total package price (excluding taxes, fees and charges).
• Earn tier and milestone qualifying spend – Members will also earn tier qualifying spend and milestone qualifying spend on eligible Sunwing packages at a rate of 20 per cent of their individual share of the total package price (excluding taxes, fees and charges).
• Day-of-travel benefits – Silver, Gold and Platinum members travelling on a Sunwing Vacations booking will be able to use their day-of-travel benefits, such as free checked baggage allowance, priority services and more, when checking in with WestJet for their flights.
• Redeem WestJet points – Members can continue to redeem their WestJet points for up to the full cost of an eligible Sunwing Vacations package (including taxes, fees and charges). A minimum redemption of 5,000 points is required. WestJet Rewards members have been able to redeem WestJet points on eligible Sunwing Vacations packages since early 2024.

Go to www.westjet.com/joinsunwing for more.