Upgrades with WestJet Rewards

A seat in a plane

More ways to stretch out, relax, and enjoy the journey in Premium or Business with WestJet Rewards

WestJet Rewards members can upgrade in more ways and unlock more value along the way with the opportunity to earn rewards and redeem to save.

Purchase Premium or Business

Who: all WestJet Rewards members

Availability: guaranteed at time of booking 

Rewards: earn/redeem WestJet points, qualifying spend

Place an offer to upgrade

Who: all WestJet Rewards members

Availability: space permitting, up to 3 days prior to departure

Rewards: earn/redeem WestJet points, qualifying spend 

Early access purchase

Who: Gold and Platinum members

Availability: space permitting, 48 – 24 hours prior to departure

Rewards: earn/redeem WestJet points, qualifying spend

Complimentary upgrade prior to check-in

Who: Silver, Gold and Platinum members

Availability: space permitting, 48 – 24 hours prior to departure

Rewards: no earn/redeem of WestJet points, no qualifying spend

Check-in purchase

Who: all WestJet Rewards members

Availability: space permitting, 24 – 1 hour prior to departure

Rewards: earn/redeem WestJet points, qualifying spend

Bid for an upgrade (NEW)

Who: all WestJet Rewards members

Availability: space permitting, 24 – 1 hour prior to departure

Rewards: no earn/redeem of WestJet points, no qualifying spend

Pre-boarding complimentary upgrades

Who: Silver, Gold  and Platinum members

Availability: space permitting, prior to start of boarding

Rewards: no earn/redeem of WestJet points, no qualifying spend