Porter to Match WestJet Rewards with VIPorter Loyalty Program

Image: Michael Deluce, President and CEO, Porter Airlines (Photo: Porter Airlines)
Image: Michael Deluce, President and CEO, Porter Airlines (Photo: Porter Airlines)
TravelPulse Staff
by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 12:52 PM ET, Mon April 17, 2023

Porter Airlines is extending a special offer to all frequent WestJet travellers that provides immediate access to its VIPorter loyalty program Avid Traveller membership.

VIPorter Avid Travellers receive perks including faster points accumulation, dedicated airport services, complimentary seat assignments, PorterClassic Stretch seats with more legroom, checked baggage travel flexibility and confirmed PorterReserve upgrade certificates.

The Avid Traveller level granted will be based on the current WestJet rewards level.

Travellers interested in matching their status will receive a trial VIPorter Avid Traveller membership for 120 days with the ability to maintain that level through December 31, 2024, based on achieving a reduced qualifying spend threshold. Every dollar spent on Porter, excluding taxes and fees, is applied to the spend goal.

VIPorter Venture - earn $750 in qualifying spend

VIPorter Ascent - earn $1,500 in qualifying spend

VIPorter First - earn $2,500 in qualifying spend

The offer expires on May 31. Details on how to participate are available on www.flyporter.com.

"This offer is especially appealing to loyal WestJet customers throughout Eastern Canada who either no longer have access to flights or have greatly reduced flight options in their communities. Porter has an extensive and expanding Eastern Canada network with a high-frequency schedule on many routes. We're growing our service across Canada and North America, and only Porter provides every passenger an elevated economy experience," said Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines.

"Other airline programs make earning points and redeeming benefits overly complex. VIPorter members earn 100% of their points on all Porter fares, including Basic, the lowest fare option. Travellers earn valuable benefits with fewer flights and less annual spend than with any other Canadian airline."

Porter is expanding its service in key Eastern Canada cities - Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax - that will eventually connect across the continent to the west coast, southern U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean.

The airline has already added a number of new routes this year, from Charlottetown in the east to Vancouver in the west, with more to come.

The Porter experience elevates economy air travel for everyone, with its signature free beer and wine in glassware, free premium snacks for all passengers, plus free, high-speed WiFi and in-flight entertainment for every passenger on its new E195-E2 fleet. Based on fare preference, passengers select their amenities à la carte or reserve them all-inclusive, including freshly-crafted, healthy meals on longer flights, free baggage check, and more.

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