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WestJet Airlines' baggage allowance policy includes detailed guidelines for carry-on, checked baggage, and special items, varying by fare class and destination.

Carry-On Baggage

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)​.

Checked Baggage

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)​.

• International Flights:

  • 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)​.

Excess and Oversize Baggage

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)​.

Special Items

• 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)​.

Prepaid Baggage

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)​.

Refunds and Cancellations

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)​.