WestJet fees and trap map
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One carry-on bag and one personal item included; size and weight limits apply; enforcement may vary by aircraft
Standard seat selection included on EconoFlex, Premium, and Business fares; timing and availability depend on fare
No change fee on EconoFlex and higher fares; fare difference applies
How to beat WestJet fees
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Published fee rows
| Category | Amount | Conditions | Pricing | When | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry on | 0.00 CAD | One carry-on bag and one personal item included; size and weight limits apply; enforcement may vary by aircraft | Not published | per flight | Source |
| Checked baggage | 0.00 CAD | First checked bag included on EconoFlex, Premium, and Business fares; allowance varies by route and fare brand | per direction | Not published | Source |
| Checked baggage | 35.00 CAD | First checked bag fee on Econo fares; fees may vary by route | per direction | Not published | Source |
| Checked baggage | 50.00 CAD | Second checked bag fee where not included; fees may vary by route | per direction | Not published | Source |
| Overweight baggage | From 100 to 150 CAD | Overweight checked bag (23–32 kg); bags over 32 kg are not accepted | Not published | at airport | Source |
| Oversize baggage | From 100 to 150 CAD | Oversize checked bag (over 158 cm L+W+H); acceptance subject to aircraft and airport handling limits | Not published | at airport | Source |
| Seat selection | 0.00 CAD | Standard seat selection included on EconoFlex, Premium, and Business fares; timing and availability depend on fare | Not published | at booking / manage trip | Source |
| Seat selection | From 10 to 60 CAD | Advance seat selection fee on Econo fares; price varies by route and seat type | Not published | at booking / manage trip | Source |
| Seat selection | From 30 to 199 CAD | Preferred or extra legroom seats; price varies by route and timing | Not published | at booking / manage trip | Source |
| Change cancellation | 0.00 CAD | No change fee on EconoFlex and higher fares; fare difference applies | Not published | before departure | Source |
| Change cancellation | Varies CAD | Change fees apply on Econo fares; amount varies by fare bundle and route; fare difference applies | Not published | before departure | Source |
| Change cancellation | Not permitted CAD | Refunds not permitted on the most restrictive Econo bundles except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Not published | after booking | Source |
| Unaccompanied minor | 100.00 CAD | Unaccompanied Minor service fee per direction; age eligibility and routing restrictions apply | per direction | Not published | Source |
How to use this page
The fee table is most useful when you read it alongside the airline fee guide, fare rules, and related baggage references.
Related guides
Sizer Reality Check
Carry-on measurements usually include wheels and handles. A bag marketed as "22 inches" can still fail if the real outer shell runs tall or will not compress when gate staff starts enforcing size visually.
Legal Disclaimer
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