WestJet Round-Trip Companion Voucher: A Complete Guide

WestJet round-trip companion vouchers offer valuable discounts through the WestJet Rewards program. It allows you to take someone with you at a reduced fare; that person must take the same flight and route as you, and you must pay the applicable taxes and fees, in addition to the fixed base fare.

They can be used for one-way or round-trip travel (including multi-destination trips), so it’s best to opt for the latter to maximize value.

There is no blackout period for redeeming a WestJet companion voucher and you can use WestJet points to cover the fare. For additional benefits such as seat selection or checked baggage, both passengers will be charged.

Simply log in to your WestJet Rewards account before searching to apply a WestJet Companion voucher.

You can also find it in your profile, under the Rewards tab and then under Companion.

While WestJet companion travel vouchers are great value, there are some restrictions to keep in mind:

• Not eligible for Business, BusinessFlex or Members Only rates;
• The same type of fare must be chosen for the main passenger and his/her companion;
• Flights must be operated by WestJet and WestJet Encore ;
• Does not apply to WestJet vacation packages or group bookings;
• Vouchers are not transferable between WestJet Rewards members;
• Cannot be applied to existing bookings or with the use of a discount code;
• You must book the flight before the voucher expiry date, but the flight itself can be booked for a travel date after the expiry date;
• In the event of cancellation, the WestJet Companion voucher will retain its original expiry date.
• If the reservation is made at the UltraBase rate, it cannot be cancelled (except within 24 hours of the initial reservation) and the voucher will be lost.

To ensure you get the most out of your WestJet companion voucher, use it for a round-trip flight. If the reservation is made for a one-way flight only, the voucher will be considered fully used and the return flight will be lost. So, you will have “wasted” a ticket.

There are two main ways to obtain a WestJet companion voucher:

• By applying for and holding an RBC WestJet credit card;
• By earning elite status with WestJet Rewards.

You’ll get the most out of your WestJet companion voucher when the base fare is higher, because the discount will be too.

To get the most out of your WestJet companion voucher, keep the following tips in mind:

• Premium fares: Consider booking premium seats to make the most of your travel companion voucher. Premium fares are higher, but the travel companion voucher allows you to save even more. For example, booking a round-trip ticket in premium class with a companion voucher can result in significant savings compared to the normal price.
• Peak season: Using a WestJet companion voucher during peak season has several notable advantages. Firstly, it allows you to make significant savings on your flights, which is particularly valuable when airfares tend to be higher due to increased demand.
• Last-minute flights: The voucher’s flexibility allows you to book flights even at short notice, guaranteeing availability for spontaneous trips that tend to come with a higher base fare.
• Japan : WestJet flies between Calgary and Tokyo, and as demand for this destination has grown exponentially, so has the base fare. So, if you have a WestJet Mastercard RBC World Elite card, the voucher will allow you to travel to Japan for a base fare of $399!