{"id":248058,"date":"2026-02-18T23:49:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T23:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=248058\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T18:18:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T18:18:42","slug":"virgin-atlantic-and-westjet-launch-mileage-partnership-earn-redeem-miles-across-both-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/virgin-atlantic-flying-club\/westjet-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Virgin Atlantic and WestJet Launch Mileage Partnership: Earn, Redeem Miles Across Both Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Virgin Atlantic and WestJet have just announced that frequent flyers will be able to earn and redeem miles across each other's networks. If you aren't immediately familiar, WestJet's primary hub is in Calgary (YYC), while Virgin Atlantic's is in London (LHR) &#8212; and there's not too much overlap between the two. This increased partnership gives travelers even more ways to utilize their favorite loyalty programs.<\/p>\n<p>Here's everything you need to know about the expanded partnership between Virgin Atlantic and WestJet.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Virgin_Atlantic_and_WestJet_Launch_Reciprocal_Partnership\">Virgin Atlantic and WestJet Launch Reciprocal Partnership<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Virgin Atlantic and WestJet members have even more ways to earn and redeem their miles. While earning miles is straightforward, redeeming them is a little more complicated. However, the expanded partnership between the two airlines is great news for travelers working toward elite status or seeking additional redemption options.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_199927\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-199927 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WestJet-Featured-AIrborne-YVR.png\" alt=\"WestJet 737\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WestJet-Featured-AIrborne-YVR.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WestJet-Featured-AIrborne-YVR-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WestJet-Featured-AIrborne-YVR-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WestJet-Featured-AIrborne-YVR-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Airborne YVR\/Pexels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Earning_miles_on_partner_flights\">Earning miles on partner flights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/virgin-atlantic-flying-club\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Virgin Atlantic Flying Club<\/a> members can now earn both tier points and Virgin points on WestJet-operated flights. Considering that you need 400 tier points to reach Silver elite status and 1,000 to reach Gold, you will have a hard time reaching elite status primarily off WestJet flights.<\/p>\n<p>However, every bit helps on your path to status. Here's how many Virgin tier points you'll earn on WestJet flights:<\/p>\n<p>Flights under 2,000 miles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Economy:<\/strong> 10 tier points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium:<\/strong> 20 tier points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business:<\/strong> 30 tier points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Flights over 2,000 miles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Economy:<\/strong> 25 tier points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium:<\/strong> 50 tier points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business:<\/strong> 75 tier points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The number of Virgin points you'll earn on WestJet flights will depend on which carrier markets your flight, your tier status, and your fare class. For instance, you'll earn anywhere from 50% of the distance flown as a Virgin Red member booking an economy ticket to 240% as a Gold member booking a business ticket.<\/p>\n<p>The number of WestJet points you'll earn on a Virgin Atlantic flight is a little more straightforward. You'll earn a flat rate based on distance flown and your fare class:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flights up to 750 miles:<\/strong> 300 WestJet points in economy and premium, 500 in Upper Class<\/li>\n<li><strong>751 to 1,500 miles:<\/strong> 500 points in economy and premium, 700 in Upper Class<\/li>\n<li><strong>1,501 to 3,000 miles:<\/strong> 700 points in economy and premium, 900 in Upper Class<\/li>\n<li><strong>3,000+ miles:<\/strong> 1,000 points in economy and premium, 1,500 in Upper Class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Plus, WestJet Silver elite members earn 50% more WestJet points, Gold members earn 75% more, and Platinum members earn 100% more.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Redeeming_miles_on_partner_flights\">Redeeming miles on partner flights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, WestJet Rewards members can only redeem WestJet points on codeshare flights operated by Virgin Atlantic and marketed by WestJet, including the following routes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>London (LHR) to\u00a0Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)<\/li>\n<li>London (LHR) to Mal\u00e9, Maldives (MLE)<\/li>\n<li>London (LHR) to Cape Town, South Africa (CPT)<\/li>\n<li>London (LHR) to Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members have access to redemptions across the entire WestJet network. Here's how many Virgin points you'll need to spend for a WestJet flight:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_248060\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/273\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-248060 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-18-at-20.44.37.png\" alt=\"Virgin Atlantic award chart for WestJet redemptions\" width=\"750\" height=\"273\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-18-at-20.44.37.png 2260w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-18-at-20.44.37-750x273.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-18-at-20.44.37-900x327.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-18-at-20.44.37-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-18-at-20.44.37-1536x559.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-18-at-20.44.37-2048x745.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Virgin Atlantic<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>In other words, short-haul WestJet flights under 500 miles start at just 6,000 points in economy. This includes routes from Calgary (YYC) to Seattle (SEA) and Vancouver (YVR). On the other end of the spectrum, one of the longest routes in WestJet's network, Calgary (YYC) to S\u00e3o Paulo (GRU), would fall into the second-highest band and cost 40,000 points in economy or 105,000 points in business.<\/p>\n<p>That said, as originally reported by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/onemileatatime.com\/news\/redeem-virgin-atlantic-points-westjet\/\" rel=\"noopener\">One Mile at a Time<\/a>, you have to call Virgin Atlantic to book WestJet redemptions. And at least for now, it appears that premium cabins on long-haul routes are blocked off.<\/p>\n<p>If you're short on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points, you can transfer rewards from several transferable point currencies, including <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wells-fargo-rewards\/transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wells Fargo Rewards<\/a>. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/capital-one-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One Miles<\/a> can be transferred to Virgin Red, which can then be used to book flights through Flying Club.<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-capital-one\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/104\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CardArt-AmexGoldCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Express\u00ae Gold Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 100,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='American Express\u00ae Gold Card' data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-AmericanExpressGoldCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$325<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/gold-card\/91101-10-0\/?print#terms-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul><li>4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S. (on up to $50,000 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Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphirePreferredCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005147&type=3&subid=03420a5f08b0a682c6bac7459b48003ae&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>5X points on Lyft rides through September 2027<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points on travel purchased through Chase Travel\u2120<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on dining at restaurants worldwide<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on eligible streaming services<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart, and wholesale clubs)<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per dollar spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/94\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CardArt-CapitalOneVentureXRewardsCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 75,000 Miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card' href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CapitalOneVentureXRewardsCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$395<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--6\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>10X miles per $1 on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per $1 on purchases through Capital One Entertainment<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per $1 on flights when booking via Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per $1 on vacation rentals booked via Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Virgin Atlantic is WestJet's first new reciprocal flyer partnership in close to a decade, so this announcement is fantastic news for members of either loyalty program. However, it's yet to be seen how fruitful the partnership will be.<\/p>\n<p>WestJet Rewards members can only redeem miles on a limited number of Virgin Atlantic flights, and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members must call to book a WestJet flight, with limited premium cabin availability. Even so, more ways to earn and redeem miles are always a good thing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Virgin_Atlantic_and_WestJet_Launch_Reciprocal_Partnership\">Virgin Atlantic and WestJet Launch Reciprocal Partnership<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Earning_miles_on_partner_flights\">Earning miles on partner flights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeeming_miles_on_partner_flights\">Redeeming miles on partner flights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virgin Atlantic and WestJet just announced that frequent flyers will be able to earn and redeem miles on flights across each other&#8217;s networks. Here&#8217;s what this expanded reciprocal partnership means for travelers and the rates that you&#8217;ll earn and burn miles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":105,"featured_media":200841,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12069],"tags":[12625,12766,36377],"coauthors":[36518],"class_list":["post-248058","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-partners-and-alliances","tag-virgin-atlantic-flying-club","tag-westjet-rewards"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<title>Virgin Atlantic and WestJet Launch Earn and Redeem Partnership<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Virgin Altantic and WestJet members can earn and redeem miles on each other&#039;s flights. 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