Go further with Gold
The higher you climb, the greater the perks. Turn every trip into a rewarding travel experience with Gold status. You’ll receive unlimited lounge access, priority boarding and eligibility for complimentary upgrades.
Once you’ve achieved $6,000 in tier qualifying spend, your Gold benefits will become available for the remainder of the current year and the entire year after. You can access these perks every time you travel on an itinerary sold and operated by WestJet – just ensure your WestJet Rewards ID has been added to your booking.
Key benefits
Earn rates
Fly more, earn more. Receive 5 points per $1 spent on WestJet flights.
Cabin upgrades
As a top-tier member, you’ll be eligible for complimentary upgrades when available.
Travel benefits
Faster lines, lounge access, priority boarding and more.
Priority support
Enjoy more flexible travel with access to our dedicated member services.
Priority boarding (Zone 2)
Enjoy more time to settle in before takeoff.
Six advance seat selection vouchers
Window or aisle? Take your pick with complimentary seat selection vouchers.
First and second checked bags free
Go ahead, pack that extra pair of shoes. As a Gold member, you’ll get two checked bags free.
Complimentary streaming-quality Wi-Fi
From takeoff to landing, stay connected throughout your journey with free Wi-Fi.
Unlimited airport lounge access with family privileges
Relax and unwind before takeoff with family lounge access.
Two guest lounge vouchers
Treat a guest to lounge access on their next trip.
Priority check-in
Start your journey with a seamless check-in experience.
Priority baggage
Breeze through arrivals with checked bags that are among the first to the carousel.
Priority security
Get to your gate quicker with priority security.
Complimentary upgrades prior to check-in
Empty seats near the front of the aircraft? Gold members are eligible for cabin upgrades and Extended Comfort seats.
Complimentary upgrades at the gate
Take off in comfort with priority access to last-minute upgrades.
Early access to purchase cabin upgrades
Enjoy priority access to paid upgrades, starting 48 hours before departure.
Priority support number
As a Gold member, you’ll have a direct line to our Rewards Support Specialists.
No fee for same-day flight changes
Last minute change of plans? No problem.
Parental leave
Been busy welcoming a new family member? Extend your status once you return to travel.
No fee for contact centre bookings
Book travel over the phone at no extra cost.
Delta Air Lines®
Receive special benefits when flying with our partner, Delta.
Milestone awards
Fly more and receive special milestone awards.
When you reach certain thresholds of milestone qualifying spend, you’ll be able to choose from a list of awards. Top up your balance with bonus WestJet points, select a travel voucher for savings or enhanced benefits, or opt for unique gifts and experiences.
You’ll start unlocking award options at just $2,000 in milestone qualifying spend, allowing you to enjoy extra perks early in your travel spend journey.
From there, milestones are awarded at $8,000, $12,000, $16,000 and $20,000. And after that, you’ll earn awards for every additional $10,000 spent, all the way up to $50,000.
