For these two WestJet Rewards members and Blue Jays™ fans, it might not have been a home game, but it was certainly a home run. We surprised the pair with flights and tickets to catch a game in L.A., while all 174 guests on board their flight received Blue Jays™ hats — making it an extra-special journey for all. 

On a short flight from Vancouver to Kelowna in 2007, WestJet guests Amanda and Dustin went from seat mates to soulmates. Fast-forward 17 years, the happy couple set the date for a celebration our WestJetters wouldn’t miss for the world.  

Chris, Inflight Crew Member, and Lisa, Customer Service Agent, arrived at Amanda and Dustin’s WestJet-inspired wedding to surprise them with a “safety announcement” speech and two round-trip tickets to any destination WestJet flies.  

“Chris connected with the Marketing team, who then reached out to me to plan the surprise of a lifetime for Amanda and Dustin,” said Christie, Maid of Honour, on the special day.  

Read the Newsroom article and watch Amanda and Dustin’s love take flight in a YouTube short: here

Throughout the year, world-renowned and Michelin Star chefs visit Calgary to create dishes inspired by Alberta at the Cultural Chef Exchange — a WestJet-partnered event.  

We surprised two of our WestJet Rewards members with an unforgettable culinary experience at Shokunin restaurant, where they enjoyed a 10-course tasting event curated by Chef Mineko Kato and Sommelier Yoshinobu Kimura, along with Chef Darren Maclean.