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Fly with WestJet
The Canadian airline WestJet is our Official Airline Partner for Loyalty & Awards 2026.
WestJet is offering all Loyalty & Awards participants 20% off on published fares in Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class. The offer is valid for travel to/from Vancouver (YVR) or Abbotsford (YXX), between 12 and 22 November 2026, including on code-share flights. Discounted fares are eligible for normal FFP points accrual in the WestJet Rewards program or one of WestJet's partner FFPs.
WestJet flies to over 100 destinations around the world, with easy access to Vancouver from Chicago, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Paris, etc.
There are 100+ nationalities that need to apply for a visitor visa to enter Canada. As examples, China, India, Saudi Arabia and most countries in Africa are on the visa-required list.
Many countries (most European countries, United Kingdom, Australia...) simply need an eTA. It's valid for up to 5 years (depending on your nationality) or until the passport expires - whichever comes first - and for stays up to six months. It costs $7 CAD.
Please check if you need to apply for a visa or an eTA to join Loyalty & Awards in Vancouver here. You can also check processing times here.
No visa nor eTA are needed for US citizens, just a valid passport.
VISA APPLICATION ETA APPLICATION
You can request a visa invitation letter from your registration zone as soon as you are registered for the conference.
