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.

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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.

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