WestJet Airlines Baggage Fees And Policy – WestJet is a Canadian airline that operates flights to destinations across North America and the Caribbean for travelers who wish to look for domestic and international holiday packages. Understanding the airline’s baggage allowance policies is important for travelers, as it can affect the cost of your trip and ensure that your belongings are safe and secure during your journey.
WestJet baggage policy is pretty straightforward when it comes to planning your travels. Some fares include checked baggage, and for those that don’t, you’ll need to pay CAD/USD 30-35.40 for the first checked bag, regardless of where you’re travelling to.
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The WestJet (WS) baggage policy for regular basic fares include the following:
Fare Type |
First Bag |
Second Bag |
Third Bag |
Fourth Bag |
Basic, Economy, Member Exclusive |
CAD/USD 30-35.40 |
CAD/USD 50-59 |
CAD/USD 100-118 |
CAD/USD 100-CAD/USD 118 |
Economy Flex |
Free |
CAD/USD 50-59 |
CAD/USD 100-118 |
CAD/USD 100-118 |
Premium |
Free |
Free |
CAD/USD 100-118 |
CAD/USD 100-118 |
Business |
Free |
CAD/USD 100-118 |
CAD/USD 100-118 |
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WestJet (WS) allows 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag) per passenger fee free.
Carry-on should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions:
Personal item should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions:
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WestJet's (WS) standard checked baggage / hold luggage policy details follow:
Yes, fees might apply. They are determined by the type of fare you purchase, your destination, if you are an active or retired military personnel, if you have status with WestJet's (WS) frequent flyer program, status with an affiliated carrier, or if you have a WestJet (WS) sponsored credit/charge card.
WestJet's (WS) standard
checked baggage / hold luggage fees |
First bag: $30.00 CAD /
$35.40 USD (not charged on Flex or Plus fares) Second bag: $50.00 CAD /
$59.00 USD Third and each additional
bag: $100.00 CAD / $118.00 USD Note: Fees are stated in
Canadian dollars and are subject to applicable Canadian taxes. Conversion to
local currency might occur. |
WestJet's (WS) fee for
excess baggage |
WestJet (WS) will charge
$100.00 CAD / $118 USD for the third and fourth bags |
WestJet's (WS) fee for
overweight baggage |
WestJet (WS) will charge
the following for bags that are greater than the standard 50 pounds or 23 kilograms: 51 to 100 pounds or 24 to
45 kilograms: $75.00 CAD / $88.50 USD per extra per bag Bags exceeding 100 pounds
or 45 kilograms will not be accepted as checked baggage / hold luggage |
WestJet's (WS) fee for
oversize baggage |
WestJet (WS) will charge $75.00
CAD / $88.50 USD extra for bags that are from 63 to 80 linear inches or from
158 to 203 centimeters. Bags greater than 80 linear inches or 203 centimeters
will not be accepted as checked baggage / hold luggage. Note: Passengers flying
to/from Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago are not permitted oversized baggage
except for one golf bag containing golf clubs. |
fees for sports equipment
on WestJet (WS) |
Sports equipment such as
skis, golf bags, fishing equipment, hockey, and lacrosse equipment will be
accepted up to WestJet's (WS) size and weight limits and will count as one
checked bag/hold bag. The maximum length of any piece of sports equipment is
9.8 feet or 3 meters. Associated fees might be applied. |
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Lap infants are entitled to 2 pieces of equipment free of charge that can be checked in at the gate when you board. They include an FAA/Transport Canada-approved infant restraint system, stroller, or playpen.
Fare-paying infants are entitled to:
Children are entitled to:
Passengers carrying humanitarian aid are allowed 1 free bag per passenger, as long as it does not exceed the standard weight and size limits.
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WestJet allows you to carry musical instruments as part of your carry-on or checked baggage, as long as it is within the weight and size limitations. WestJet does not allow the transportation of musical instruments on purchased seats.
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Sporting equipment on WestJet counts as a piece of checked baggage, subject to the following conditions:
Sporting equipment is subject to excess baggage fees (overweight, oversized, and extra piece)—with these exceptions:
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