Episode 549

#549: WestJet's Loyalty Transformation & Evolution

Published on: 13th June, 2024

This episode is available in audio format on our Let's Talk Loyalty podcast and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV.

Today’s episode features a fascinating conversation with WestJet, Canada’s second biggest airline, as they embark on a significant transformation journey.

WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Today, they operate to more than 100 destinations worldwide, with a team of over 14,000 people and nearly 200 aircraft.

Leading the loyalty evolution is Steve McClelland, Vice President of Loyalty Commercial & Business Development, and we are delighted to have him join us to share his early thoughts on how he plans to grow WestJet Rewards.

With thanks to the Loyalty and Awards conference team for this introduction.


Show notes:

1) WestJet

2) WestJet Rewards

3) Steve McClelland

4) Watch the full interview episode at www.Loyalty.TV.com



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Paula Thomas

Paula Thomas is the Founder and CEO of Let’s Talk Loyalty and Loyalty TV

Paula Thomas is an award-winning podcaster who founded the “Let’s Talk Loyalty” podcast and business in 2019, and Loyalty TV in 2023.

She has over twenty-five years blue-chip marketing experience, including almost a decade leading consumer loyalty programmes in multiple sectors including telecommunications, the energy sector, banking and airline loyalty programmes.

She is from Ireland and lives in Dubai.

Paula is a former judge for the “International Loyalty Awards”, and the author of the book “Driving Loyalty in Convenience Retail”.

She holds an Executive MBA from Smurfit Business College, one of Ireland’s top universities, and is a “Certified Loyalty Marketing Professional”.