TORONTO / CALGARY, August 5, 2009 – WestJet announced today it is teaming up with RBC Royal Bank and MasterCard for the upcoming launch of its new travel rewards credit card. The new co-branded card will allow guests to earn WestJet rewards. More details on this program will be unveiled this fall.

“We are extremely pleased to work with RBC and MasterCard,” said Sean Durfy, WestJet President and CEO. “Our continued profitable growth will be strongly complemented by two of Canada’s pre-eminent brands. We take enormous pride in working with companies that share our values and respect for corporate culture, and we look forward to a hugely successful relationship with RBC and MasterCard.”

The new WestJet credit card, to be issued by RBC with MasterCard, will complement RBC’s other travel rewards cards and appeal to North American and Caribbean travellers who want to be rewarded by their preferred airline. Read More