Complete guide: WestJet companion voucher

WestJet companion vouchers provide valuable discounts as part of the WestJet Rewards program. They allow you to bring someone with you at a reduced fare; that person must take the same flight and itinerary 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-city trips), so it is best to choose the latter to maximize their value.

There are no blackout periods to redeem a WestJet companion voucher, and you can use WestJet dollars to cover the ticket price. As for additional benefits such as seat selection or checked baggage, fees will be charged to both passengers.

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.

Although WestJet companion vouchers are highly valuable, there are certain restrictions to keep in mind:

• Not eligible for Business, BusinessFlex, or Member Exclusive fares;
• The same fare type must be selected for the primary passenger and their companion;
• Flights must be operated by WestJet and WestJet Encore;
• Does not apply to WestJet Vacations packages or group bookings;
• Vouchers are not transferable between WestJet Rewards members;
• Cannot be applied to existing bookings or used with a discount code;
• You must book the flight before the voucher’s 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 keep its original expiry date.
• If the booking is made in UltraBasic fare, it cannot be cancelled (except within 24 hours of the original booking) and the voucher will be forfeited.

To ensure you optimize your WestJet companion voucher, use it for a round-trip flight. If the booking is made for a one-way only, the voucher will be considered fully used and the return flight will be lost. You will have effectively “wasted” a ticket.

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

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

You will get the most out of your WestJet companion voucher when the base fare is higher, as the discount will be higher as well.

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

• Premium fares: Consider booking seats in a higher cabin to get the most out of your companion voucher. Premium fares are higher, but the companion voucher lets you save even more. For example, booking a round-trip premium ticket with a companion voucher can generate significant savings compared to the regular price.
• Peak period: Using a WestJet companion voucher during peak season has several notable benefits. First, it allows you to save significantly on flights, which is especially valuable when airfares tend to be higher due to increased demand.
• Last-minute flights: The voucher’s flexibility allows you to book flights even on short notice, ensuring availability for spontaneous trips that tend to come with a higher base fare.
• Japan: WestJet operates flights between Calgary and Tokyo and, as demand has increased exponentially for this destination, the base fare has also risen. As a result, if you have an RBC WestJet World Elite Mastercard, the voucher will allow you to travel to Japan for a $399 base fare!