Hi I just got one a few months ago. I had no issues with booking the companion fare--you do have to call to book the companion fare and also remember you are responsible for paying the taxes on the companion fare..
It did take a full 4 weeks to receive the card.
We have the VIP package and it includes our Avion VISA. I was curious if we switched to the Westjet card and cancelled the Avion if the westjet card would then be included in our VIP package?I wanted to add that the free checked bag includes everyone traveling with the card holder. That is a huge savings now that Westjet also charges for the 1st bag. From the westjet site **First checked bag free for the primary cardholder and up to 8 additional guests on the same reservation†.
Also, if you have the VIP royal bank account, one credit card yearly fee is waived. I calculated the difference in cost to pay monthly RBC fees vs the RBC VIP monthly fee and it's a great value. The VIP account also includes a US chequing account. There is also a discount on the monthly VIP account if you have other services with RBC which I have.
We have the VIP package and it includes our Avion VISA. I was curious if we switched to the Westjet card and cancelled the Avion if the westjet card would then be included in our VIP package?
Oh, good point. I hadn't thought of that! We just had our renewal so I may be better off to wait for next summer.I would think you could. It didn't matter which card was chosen however I'd ask if you needed to coordinate it to the Avion's expiry date. For example, the Avion fee was paid in January and you switch now to the Westjet card, will the fee still be waived since you are only half way through the year?