WestJet introduces first frequent flyer program partnership
Aug 5, 2012, 3:53 pm
#16
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Doing OLCI right now (Aug 5th, 2012) and STILL no place to enter AA Mileage number, will try at SNA tomorrow - assuming at an outstation like SNA zero chance anyone will know what to do.
Aug 6, 2012, 3:28 pm
#17
Join Date: Aug 2012
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So for a new Westjet flyer, would folks here recommend people sign up with American Airlines instead of Westjet?
I will likely be taking Westjet for 3-4 return trips per year. I don't fly to the US often, though could use AA sparingly. Thoughts?
I will likely be taking Westjet for 3-4 return trips per year. I don't fly to the US often, though could use AA sparingly. Thoughts?
Aug 6, 2012, 11:46 pm
#18
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Unless you are looking for a higher status on AA and its partners, I would choose Westjet rewards.
Aug 10, 2012, 9:57 am
#19
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I know I can get my WJ flown miles added to my AAdvantage account by calling AA and submitting the tickets. However, does anyone know how I can 'validate' my AA Priority Access status with WJ? I am flying out of Chicago and it would be nice to by-pass the lines at the airport with the Priority Access and the additional free bag.
Aug 10, 2012, 2:53 pm
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I don't think that you can get elite benefits on WS, at least not currently. Keep your fingers crossed that WS becomes a full-fledged oneworld member one day.
Aug 10, 2012, 3:48 pm
#21
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WestJet Rewards is a very nice rewards program. You get actual $ not some miles that can be devalued at any time. And even if you have only 1 westjet dollar, you can use it towards your next booking (not towards fees and taxes).
Unless you are looking for a higher status on AA and its partners, I would choose Westjet rewards.
Unless you are looking for a higher status on AA and its partners, I would choose Westjet rewards.
Aug 10, 2012, 11:50 pm
#22
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I know I can get my WJ flown miles added to my AAdvantage account by calling AA and submitting the tickets. However, does anyone know how I can 'validate' my AA Priority Access status with WJ? I am flying out of Chicago and it would be nice to by-pass the lines at the airport with the Priority Access and the additional free bag.
Aug 13, 2012, 12:03 am
#23
Join Date: May 2003
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Not only that but.......
Woohooooooo....earn AA miles for WS flights
Earn Miles
Earn miles when flying on WestJet marketed and operated flights for travel on an eligible published fare ticket.
What is an eligible published fare ticket?
Eligible published fare tickets must be:
Booked in a eligible booking code — find the fare booking code by looking for a single letter which immediately follows the flight number on your ticket. Next, compare this booking code against the airline's "Earn Miles" chart below to determine whether or not it is eligible to earn base miles and, at what percentage base miles will be accrued.
On an eligible routing — check the airline's "Earn Miles" chart below to determine if any origin and destinations are excluded from earning base miles.
Valid for flights on/after June 27, 2012
Class of Service Purchased Fares Booked in: Base Miles Class of Service Bonus Miles
Economy Class Y, V, B, Q, L, M, P, G, X, D 100% 0%
Woohooooooo....earn AA miles for WS flights
Earn Miles
Earn miles when flying on WestJet marketed and operated flights for travel on an eligible published fare ticket.
What is an eligible published fare ticket?
Eligible published fare tickets must be:
Booked in a eligible booking code — find the fare booking code by looking for a single letter which immediately follows the flight number on your ticket. Next, compare this booking code against the airline's "Earn Miles" chart below to determine whether or not it is eligible to earn base miles and, at what percentage base miles will be accrued.
On an eligible routing — check the airline's "Earn Miles" chart below to determine if any origin and destinations are excluded from earning base miles.
Valid for flights on/after June 27, 2012
Class of Service Purchased Fares Booked in: Base Miles Class of Service Bonus Miles
Economy Class Y, V, B, Q, L, M, P, G, X, D 100% 0%
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Last edited by IJK; Aug 13, 2012 at 12:09 am
Aug 13, 2012, 12:18 am
#24
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The number of AA miles needed for an award flight could be astronomical.
As previously mentioned, AA elite status has benefits, but WJ marketed flights do not accrue towards the minimum 25,000 miles flown needed for AA elite status.
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Aug 21, 2012, 11:47 am
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Meant to post back sooner, but been off FT. SNA contract agents entered my AA number no issues on the record - they said they were trained on entering AA numbers in a record - however still waiting on the miles to post
Aug 21, 2012, 12:03 pm
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Aug 23, 2012, 7:01 am
#29
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Just booked a flight from LGA to YYZ on WestJet. No place to add my AA number in the booking. Called WestJet customer service and asked them to add my AA freq flyer number to the reservation, they told me that they do not give AA miles for flights operated by WestJet. I told her that was in direct contrast to what is on AA's website. Have sent an email to AA's customer service to inquire..... Not sure if it was just the customer service person that was wrong....