

Air Canada 787 business classįurthermore, the WestJet RBC welcome bonus is structured as 250 WSD upon the first purchase, and another 200 WSD is earned after meeting the $5,000 minimum spending requirement, which may be steep for some individuals. This ability to redeem Aeroplan points for high-value business class and First Class flights makes them significantly more valuable than WestJet Dollars. Indeed, we value Aeroplan points at 2.1 cents per point (cpp) and WestJet Dollars at $1.02 per WSD.īusiness class flights cost as low as 55,000 Aeroplan points for international flights, or as few as 6,000 points for a one-way short-haul flight in business class. It’s important to keep in mind that WestJet Dollars essentially have a fixed value equal to one dollar ( tiny discounts via Member Exclusive fares notwithstanding), while Aeroplan points have a variable value based on your eventual redemption.

Meanwhile, WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard currently offers $450 WestJet Dollars (WSD) and also waives the first year’s annual fee, until February 28, 2022. Additionally, there is currently an in-path offer of 40,000 Aeroplan points and a $150 statement credit on Air Canada purchases. The standard public offer for the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite is currently 25,000 Aeroplan points and a bonus Buddy Pass, along with no annual fee the first year. One of the most compelling factors when deciding between two credit cards is the signup bonus.
