WestJet and RBC Introduce New WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard for Business
- Joe Breitfeller
- Aug 14
- 3 min read
WestJet has today announced that in partnership with RBC, they have launched the new WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard for Business, Canada's first and only business travel credit card that instantly provides primary cardholders with top-tier airline status.
On Thursday (August 14, 2025), WestJet announced the launch of the new co-branded WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard for Business, Canada’s first and only business travel credit card that instantly provides primary cardholders with top-tier airline status. The new card promptly awards primary cardholders Silver status with WestJet Rewards, offering them the fastest way to earn WestJet points and maximize travel rewards, along with access to a unique collection of extensive travel insurances including trip interruption and trip cancellation insurance.
In Thursday’s announcement, WestJet’s Vice President – Loyalty, Steve McClelland, said,
“Small and medium-sized businesses have supported WestJet from the day we started flying; that’s why we're proud to introduce a card that not only rewards business spending but also enhances the travel experience from the moment cardholders arrive at the airport. With instant Silver status, free checked bags and access to WestJet Biz, this card is thoughtfully designed to help value conscious small and medium sized business owners turn everyday business expenses into meaningful travel rewards with greater flexibility, control and efficiency.”
Also commenting on the new co-branded credit card, RBC’s SVP – Consumer & Commercial Credit Cards, Athena Varmazis, added,
“RBC and WestJet have built a long-standing partnership over many years, with an unwavering commitment to our shared customers. The WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard for Business was created with unique features and benefits tailored for small and medium-sized business owners in Canada and we’re incredibly proud to add the card to our market-leading WestJet RBC credit card portfolio.”
With the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard for Business, Points earned by secondary business cardholders automatically pool into the primary business cardholder’s WestJet Rewards account. Additionally, if the primary business cardholder also has a personal WestJet RBC credit card, they can seamlessly combine WestJet points earned with both their WestJet RBC credit cards, including points and Status Lift earn.
Primary cardholders can earn up to six points per dollar spent on WestJet flights and WestJet Vacations packages when combined with Silver status, Three points per dollar spent on telecommunications, shipping and electronics, and one and a half points per dollar spent on all other purchases. They can also redeem WestJet points with ultimate flexibility and no blackout dates, including redemption for Partial or full cost of flights (including all taxes, fees and surcharges), seat selection, checked baggage fees and cabin upgrades, as well as merchandise and gift cards on the WestJet Rewards eStore (T&Cs apply).
Additionally, primary cardholders receive automatic Tier One membership in WestJet Biz, an online tool that simplifies booking and managing corporate travel. The tool has been designed to give small and medium-sized businesses greater flexibility and control, allowing members to book through their travel management company, agency or online.
Other WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard for Business benefits include access to the benefits of WestJet Silver status, such as six complimentary lounge passes and four advance seat selection vouchers, and free first checked bag for themselves and up to eight guests.
Cardholders will also enjoy access to the priority security line at Calgary International Airport (YYC), Access to Status Lift which helps primary business cardholders reach higher WestJet Rewards tiers faster, and extensive travel insurances including but not limited to trip cancellation, auto rental, delayed baggage and emergency medical coverage. Additional benefits include access to the Mastercard Travel Pass Program, provided by DragonPass, and Lifestyle benefits with partners including DoorDash, H&R Block, Petro-Canada and Rexall.
Over nearly 30 years of service, WestJet has cut airfares for Canadians in half and increased the flying population around Canada by over 50 percent. The airline launched in 1996 with three aircraft, 250 employees and five destinations, and has now grown to nearly 200 aircraft and 14,000 employees, offering service to over 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The WestJet Group includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo.
Source: WestJet/CNW
