WS RBC Mastercard: $99-$399 companion flight includes UK/Ireland
Mar 8, 2015, 4:15 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The World
Programs: WS Platinum, Marriott Titanium, DL Gold, UA Silver
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WS RBC Mastercard: $99-$399 companion flight includes UK/Ireland
The Westjet RBC Mastercard comes with an "annual round-trip companion flight for $99 on a WestJet marketed and operated flight".
Is "Plus" fare class seating eligible for this too? (Ie if the fully paid ticket is a Plus fare, does the $99 companion seat get Plus too??)
Is "Plus" fare class seating eligible for this too? (Ie if the fully paid ticket is a Plus fare, does the $99 companion seat get Plus too??)
Mar 9, 2015, 7:49 am
#2
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Toronto
Posts: 484
I booked one of these companion flights last summer in Plus and the companion seat received the Plus too. Made it an even better value.
Jun 30, 2015, 3:11 pm
#5
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: Aeroplan, BONVOY GOLD
Posts: 313
Anyone know how the $99 companion flight works?
Specifically, does your ticket need be booked during your calendar year based on anniversary date?
ex: If I sign up for the card July 2015, and sometime in 2016 (prior to July) book a companion flight for Sept 2016, can I use the bonus on this? Or does the flight have to occur during your "year"?
Specifically, does your ticket need be booked during your calendar year based on anniversary date?
ex: If I sign up for the card July 2015, and sometime in 2016 (prior to July) book a companion flight for Sept 2016, can I use the bonus on this? Or does the flight have to occur during your "year"?
Jun 30, 2015, 3:17 pm
#6
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Toronto
Posts: 484
Anyone know how the $99 companion flight works?
Specifically, does your ticket need be booked during your calendar year based on anniversary date?
ex: If I sign up for the card July 2015, and sometime in 2016 (prior to July) book a companion flight for Sept 2016, can I use the bonus on this? Or does the flight have to occur during your "year"?
Specifically, does your ticket need be booked during your calendar year based on anniversary date?
ex: If I sign up for the card July 2015, and sometime in 2016 (prior to July) book a companion flight for Sept 2016, can I use the bonus on this? Or does the flight have to occur during your "year"?
I have used this voucher three times now and have found it to be a worthwhile benefit.
Jul 1, 2015, 7:43 am
#7
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: Aeroplan, BONVOY GOLD
Posts: 313
Your voucher is valid for 12 months and expires on your anniversary date. As long as you book your ticket before the expiry date, it can be used for travel beyond that date. So in your example, you can book it as you described. Also, if you still have your card on the anniversary date, you will receive a new voucher that will be valid for another year.
I have used this voucher three times now and have found it to be a worthwhile benefit.
I have used this voucher three times now and have found it to be a worthwhile benefit.
Sep 23, 2015, 3:20 pm
#9
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YYC
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Sep 24, 2015, 9:19 am
#10
Company Representative: WestJet
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Calgary
Programs: WestJet Rewards
Posts: 292
There is no set fare or dollar value for the redemption when you qualify to receive a $99 round-trip companion flight. The cardholder and companion flights are booked together and the base fare for the companion flight is reduced to $99 regardless of the total cost (excluding taxes, fees and charges). Applicable taxes, fees and charges for the companion are the responsibility of the cardholder.
Happy Plus-ing!
Darren
Happy Plus-ing!
Darren
Nov 8, 2015, 5:38 am
#11
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Star Alliance G*, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium,
Posts: 3,584
I tried booking this reward last night through the WS contact centre. I discovered there are # t's & c's which were not clear (to me) when I signed up!
The most important one is I need to have used my RBC M/C and had one or more payment cycles before I was eligible. According to the agent, they need to be notified by RBC that I have met this condition. In my case, that means I won't be eligible to book a companion ticket until at least December! Who knew?
The agent also advised that the companion fare only applies on WS metal. Not sure what that means (yet) because many WS flights to the US begin with a WS segment & are then code shared (AA, Delta) e.g. YYZ-LGA-PIT. Perhaps Darren can clarify?
The most important one is I need to have used my RBC M/C and had one or more payment cycles before I was eligible. According to the agent, they need to be notified by RBC that I have met this condition. In my case, that means I won't be eligible to book a companion ticket until at least December! Who knew?
The agent also advised that the companion fare only applies on WS metal. Not sure what that means (yet) because many WS flights to the US begin with a WS segment & are then code shared (AA, Delta) e.g. YYZ-LGA-PIT. Perhaps Darren can clarify?
Nov 8, 2015, 7:42 am
#12
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,875
I tried booking this reward last night through the WS contact centre. I discovered there are # t's & c's which were not clear (to me) when I signed up!
The most important one is I need to have used my RBC M/C and had one or more payment cycles before I was eligible. According to the agent, they need to be notified by RBC that I have met this condition. In my case, that means I won't be eligible to book a companion ticket until at least December! Who knew?
The agent also advised that the companion fare only applies on WS metal. Not sure what that means (yet) because many WS flights to the US begin with a WS segment & are then code shared (AA, Delta) e.g. YYZ-LGA-PIT. Perhaps Darren can clarify?
The most important one is I need to have used my RBC M/C and had one or more payment cycles before I was eligible. According to the agent, they need to be notified by RBC that I have met this condition. In my case, that means I won't be eligible to book a companion ticket until at least December! Who knew?
The agent also advised that the companion fare only applies on WS metal. Not sure what that means (yet) because many WS flights to the US begin with a WS segment & are then code shared (AA, Delta) e.g. YYZ-LGA-PIT. Perhaps Darren can clarify?
Nov 9, 2015, 8:42 pm
#14
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Delta, BC
Posts: 1,646
I tried booking this reward last night through the WS contact centre. I discovered there are # t's & c's which were not clear (to me) when I signed up!
The most important one is I need to have used my RBC M/C and had one or more payment cycles before I was eligible. According to the agent, they need to be notified by RBC that I have met this condition. In my case, that means I won't be eligible to book a companion ticket until at least December! Who knew?
The agent also advised that the companion fare only applies on WS metal. Not sure what that means (yet) because many WS flights to the US begin with a WS segment & are then code shared (AA, Delta) e.g. YYZ-LGA-PIT. Perhaps Darren can clarify?
The most important one is I need to have used my RBC M/C and had one or more payment cycles before I was eligible. According to the agent, they need to be notified by RBC that I have met this condition. In my case, that means I won't be eligible to book a companion ticket until at least December! Who knew?
The agent also advised that the companion fare only applies on WS metal. Not sure what that means (yet) because many WS flights to the US begin with a WS segment & are then code shared (AA, Delta) e.g. YYZ-LGA-PIT. Perhaps Darren can clarify?
"an annual round-trip companion flight for $99 with your first purchase"
The full t's & c's available at the same webpage state:
"... please allow 4-6 weeks after the first purchase transaction date for the .. and for the welcome $99 round-trip companion flight voucher (the "Flight Voucher") to appear on your WestJet account"....
The Flight Voucher is valid for travel anytime on all published eligible fares anywhere in Canada and the continental U.S. (excluding Hawaii and Puerto Rico) on flights marketed and operated by WestJet,"
Nov 9, 2015, 8:47 pm
#15
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Delta, BC
Posts: 1,646
So far, "new" (with regard to bonus eligibility) means not "existing" Westjet card holders as opposed to "previous" card holders. You get a companion fare every year with this card; the $250 Westjet dollar bonus is for new cardholders only. I've received the bonus twice after switching cards to Avion Visa and eventually back to Westjet mastercard.