WestJet Rewards is adding new benefits for eligible Sunwing Vacations bookings, giving members more ways to earn and use rewards on winter sun package holidays. The changes were announced by WestJet on 10 September 2026 and are aimed at travellers booking a flight-and-hotel break through Sunwing Vacations.
The announcement brings WestJet Rewards closer to the package-holiday side of the airline group’s business. For Canadian holidaymakers, the useful part is simple: check the rewards options before paying for a qualifying Sunwing Vacations trip, then confirm the exact eligibility rules in the booking flow.
What Is Changing for WestJet Rewards Members?
WestJet says the new arrangement will allow WestJet Rewards members to access additional benefits on Sunwing Vacations holidays, covering opportunities to earn rewards, redeem available value and save on eligible trips. Sunwing Vacations sells package holidays built around flights, accommodation and, in many cases, transfers or other inclusions.
The airline has positioned the update around winter sun travel, when package bookings for beach destinations tend to be particularly popular. It could be relevant to travellers comparing an all-in-one holiday against booking flights and hotels separately, although the better value will still depend on the package price, hotel choice and any reward balance already available.
WestJet outlined the update in its official announcement on the new Sunwing Vacations benefits. Travellers should use the terms shown when they book, as qualifying products, exclusions and redemption conditions can change.
How the Benefits Could Help With a Winter Sun Booking
Rewards benefits are most useful when they reduce a cost you were already planning to pay. A traveller with WestJet Rewards value to use may be able to put it towards an eligible package holiday, while a member without a balance may still benefit by earning rewards on a booking.
- Booking a package holiday: Check that the specific Sunwing Vacations product and departure date qualify before relying on any earn or redemption option.
- Using an existing rewards balance: Compare the price after applying rewards with the cost of booking the same flight and hotel separately.
- Looking for a promotional saving: Read the fare and package conditions closely, particularly the travel window, deposit rules and cancellation terms.
- Travelling as a group: Confirm how rewards are calculated when one person makes a booking for several passengers.
A package can be convenient, but it is not automatically cheaper. Check room type, baggage allowance, airport transfers, resort fees and cancellation conditions before comparing totals. The low headline price is only useful if it covers the trip you actually want.
What Travellers Should Check Before Booking
Start by logging into your WestJet Rewards account and checking the offer attached to the package you are considering. Do this before payment, not once the confirmation email arrives, as rewards promotions often require members to book through a particular channel or enter an account number during checkout.
Also check the timing. Winter sun trips can involve peak-season dates around school holidays, Christmas and New Year, when lower availability can limit both hotel choice and the usefulness of a discount. Flexible dates may leave more room to compare packages.
WestJet’s wider operational performance can matter just as much as the rewards side of a trip. Our report on WestJet’s on-time flight performance in May explains why punctuality data is worth considering alongside fare and loyalty offers.
How This Fits Into Airline Loyalty Programmes
Airlines increasingly use partnerships to make their loyalty programmes useful beyond a flight booking. Hotel stays, package holidays and retail partnerships can give members more ways to collect or spend value, but each programme has its own conversion rules and limits.
WestJet’s update follows a wider pattern of airlines linking rewards to travel purchases outside a standard ticket. For another example, see how Hawaiian expanded Huakaʻi benefits for local travellers through baggage and rewards perks. The details differ, so it is sensible to assess each offer on its own terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can WestJet Rewards members earn rewards on every Sunwing Vacations booking?
No booking should be assumed to qualify automatically. Check the Sunwing Vacations offer terms and the package checkout page for eligible products, dates and any requirement to add your WestJet Rewards account before payment.
Can WestJet Rewards value be used on a Sunwing Vacations holiday?
WestJet’s announcement says members will have new redemption benefits for Sunwing Vacations. The amount that can be applied and the eligible holiday products should be confirmed through WestJet and Sunwing Vacations at the time of booking.
Are package holidays always cheaper than booking separately?
No. Packages can simplify planning and may include useful elements such as transfers, but compare the complete price against separate flights and accommodation with matching dates, baggage and room type.
