WestJet Airlines' baggage allowance policy includes detailed guidelines for carry-on, checked baggage, and special items, varying by fare class and destination.
Passengers are permitted one carry-on bag and one personal item at no extra charge. The carry-on bag must not exceed 53 cm x 23 cm x 38 cm (21 in. x 9 in. x 15 in.), and the personal item must not exceed 41 cm x 15 cm x 33 cm (16 in. x 6 in. x 13 in.). Examples of personal items include purses, briefcases, laptops, and small backpacks (Flights and vacation packages) (Flights and vacation packages).
The checked baggage allowance and fees depend on the fare type and destination:
Domestic and U.S. Flights:
Basic fares: First bag $30-$36 if prepaid, $40-$48 at the airport.
Econo fares: Similar to Basic fares.
EconoFlex: First bag free.
Premium, PremiumFlex, Business, and BusinessFlex: First and second bags free (Flights and vacation packages) (UpgradedPoints.com).
To/From Europe: Basic fares: First bag $70-$83 if prepaid, $80-$95 at the airport. Econo fares: First bag $30-$36 if prepaid. EconoFlex, Premium, and Business classes: First bag free.
To/From Asia: Basic fares: First bag $70-$83 if prepaid, $80-$95 at the airport. Econo fares: First bag free. EconoFlex, Premium, and Business classes: First bag free.
Other Locations: Fees are similar to domestic flights with variations based on regions (UpgradedPoints.com) (Flights and vacation packages).
Bags exceeding the standard weight (50 pounds or 23 kg) or size limits (62 linear inches) are subject to additional fees:
Overweight bags: $100-$118.
Oversized bags: $100-$118.
For flights to/from Europe, checked bags must not exceed 70 pounds (32 kg). Items over 100 pounds (45 kg) require shipping via WestJet Cargo (UpgradedPoints.com) (Flights and vacation packages).
Sports Equipment: Subject to a handling fee of $50. This includes items like skis, snowboards, and golf clubs.
Assistive Devices: No charge for wheelchairs, walkers, or other necessary medical devices.
Child Equipment: Two pieces of infant equipment (like car seats or strollers) are allowed free of charge for lap-held infants. For fare-paying children, one piece of child equipment is allowed in addition to the checked baggage allowance (Flights and vacation packages) (Flights and vacation packages).
Military Personnel: Active or veteran Canadian military personnel can bring up to four bags free of charge, with similar provisions for active military personnel from other countries (Flights and vacation packages).
Humanitarian Aid: One piece of checked baggage containing humanitarian aid is allowed free of charge for flights departing from Canada (Flights and vacation packages) (Flights and vacation packages).
Passengers can save by prepaying for their first two checked bags during booking or up to 24 hours before departure. The fees increase by $10 within 24 hours of departure or if paid at the airport counter (UpgradedPoints.com) (Flights and vacation packages).
Prepaid baggage fees are refundable in case of flight cancellation. If changing flights, prepaid baggage fees are carried over to the new flight (Flights and vacation packages).