Originally Posted by
Jono
Now instead of being able to redeem any Westjet flight for a maximum of 1600AM, you can redeem any flight (on any eligible airline) for 20% less airmiles. Otherwise, the rest of the program seems to be the same. There is no mention of whether you still get double airmiles for booking Westjet flights using the Gold MC, or the free companion ticket for spending $3,000 in a calendar year on Westjet.
The loss of the 1600 AM with Westjet seems to be a significant loss, although I've heard availability was severely restricted anyway. Neither the Airmiles or BMO websites make any mention of Westjet doublemiles or companion ticket but the Westjet site does (double miles is on Silver as well).