New earning opportunities unlock savings for Canadians planning an escape on Canada's largest sun network

CALGARY, AB, Sept. 10, 2026 /CNW/ -- WestJet Rewards is expanding its program by extending its suite of benefits to Sunwing Vacations bookings. Beginning today, guests booking vacation packages with Sunwing Vacations can earn WestJet points, tier qualifying spend and milestone qualifying spend on eligible bookings¹. Top-tier WestJet Rewards members will also gain access to their day-of-travel benefits.

"Fully integrating Sunwing Vacations into the WestJet Rewards program is an exciting step forward in delivering even greater value for Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast," said Steve McClelland, WestJet Vice-President, Loyalty and Strategic Partnerships. "We're creating more opportunities for members to turn travel and everyday spending into meaningful rewards, helping them get to their next vacation sooner and make the most of their travel experiences."

"Canadians choose Sunwing Vacations for convenient access to sought-after sun destinations, and we're excited to make those vacations even more rewarding," said Marek Andryszak, President, Sunwing Vacations Group. "Whether they're planning a family and friends' getaway or a couple's retreat, Canadians are looking for more value from their travel experiences. WestJet Rewards benefits give our guests that value with more opportunities to earn, save and put their rewards toward their next vacation."

Introducing WestJet Rewards for Sunwing Vacations

The following benefits are now available for all WestJet Rewards members purchasing eligible Sunwing Vacations packages:

• Earn WestJet points - WestJet Rewards members can earn one WestJet point per one Canadian dollar spent on eligible Sunwing Vacations packages. Each guest on the booking that provides a WestJet Rewards ID will earn based on their individual share of the total package price (excluding taxes, fees and charges).
• Earn tier and milestone qualifying spend - Members will also earn tier qualifying spend and milestone qualifying spend on eligible Sunwing packages at a rate of 20 per cent of their individual share of the total package price (excluding taxes, fees and charges).
• Day-of-travel benefits - Silver, Gold and Platinum members travelling on a Sunwing Vacations booking will be able to use their day-of-travel benefits, such as free checked baggage allowance, priority services and more, when checking in with WestJet for their flights.
• Redeem WestJet points - Members can continue to redeem their WestJet points for up to the full cost of an eligible Sunwing Vacations package (including taxes, fees and charges). A minimum redemption of 5,000 points is required. WestJet Rewards members have been able to redeem WestJet points on eligible Sunwing Vacations packages since early 2024.

Find the beach faster with everyday partner account linking

WestJet Rewards has partnered with some of Canadians' favourite brands to create more ways for members to earn and redeem WestJet points every day. Through partnerships with TELUS, Canadian Tire and Skip, WestJet Rewards members have the added benefit of getting to their next travel adventure faster by linking their accounts to earn and redeem WestJet points at their favourite retailers.

Unlock unmatched inflight internet access

All WestJet Rewards members, including those who book a Sunwing Vacations package, will also experience complimentary WestJet Wi-Fi presented by TELUS during their flight. WestJet Wi-Fi delivers super high-speed inflight connectivity, allowing travellers to stream videos, play games, download apps or scroll feeds without interruption. Guests with an imminent departure can check Wi-Fi availability on their next flight using WestJet's Flight Guide within 72 hours of departure.

To join WestJet Rewards and begin experiencing all the benefits, visit westjet.com/joinsunwing.

About WestJet

Since 1996, WestJet has been on a mission to make the skies more accessible and a lot more enjoyable. Proudly Canadian and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, WestJet connects guests to destinations across North America, Europe, Asia and some of the world's most sought-after getaways. Operating more than 600 daily flights, including connectivity through WestJet's airline partners, WestJet serves more than 275 destinations. 

A team of more than 15,000 WestJetters have helped reshape what flying looks like in Canada — reducing airfares by half and welcoming more Canadians into the air.

The WestJet Group includes WestJet Airlines, WestJet Vacations, Vacances WestJet Quebec and Sunwing Vacations, making it one of Canada's leading airlines and Canada's largest vacation provider.

Learn more at westjet.com.

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