Originally Posted by
hearna
So unless I am missing something the RBC Westjet card is only as good as its sign up perk;
99$ annual fee traded for a 250$ westjet dollars and a 99$ + tax companion trip;
So when it is all said and done sign up for the card gets you basically a 2for1 domestic / transborder flight (250$ westjet traded to cover the annual fee, companion fee and part of the taxes (Depending on your trip and origin)). The 1% Westjet dollar cash back is a joke in terms of value so this is really a burn and churn sort of card...
+1
Also, keep in mind, WestJet dollars can only be used towards the base fare of the ticket.
One more little perk is the free checked bags