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Westjet Baggage Fees 2023
Westjet Carry On 2023 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit
Westjet Baggage Report Card
| Carry-On Allowance | 9 / 10 |
| Checked Bag Allowance | 6 / 10 |
| Excess Baggage Fees | 7 / 10 |
| Overall Grade | 7.3 / 10 |
These allowances apply to all flights operated by WestJet and Westjet Encore, including domestic, U.S., international and chartered flights.
You are permitted one piece of carry-on baggage, plus an additional Personal Item. Size limits are as follows: [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']
Carry-on Baggage - 53 cm x 23 cm x 38 cm (21 in. x 9 in. x 15 in.)
Personal Item - 41 cm x 15 cm x 33 cm (16 in. x 6 in. x 13 in.)
A personal item consists of one of the following items:
Briefcase or purse
Camera
Garment, diplomatic, consular or camera bag
Kennel
Laptop computer
Small musical instrument
Sports ball
Kennels are considered a personal item and must meet the requirements for kennels for pets in the cabin. Westjet's in-cabin (carry-on) pet kennel fee is $50-$59 when flying within Canada and the US, or $100-$118 for travel to all other international destinations.
You are not permitted to attach any unapproved device to any part of your seat or any other part of the aircraft. Some examples of unapproved devices include knee defenders, seat belt extensions and booster seats.
Musical Instruments:
Although seats may not be purchased for instruments, we will accept small instruments as part of the carry-on baggage allowance. Exceptions may be made for irregular-sized instruments. All instruments must be stowed in the overhead compartment, under the seat or in other approved locations. This is left to the discretion of the cabin crew and Customer Service Agent upon checking flight and baggage loads. Instruments may also be accepted in checked baggage when they are properly packed. Applicable excess baggage fees will apply.
Westjet Checked Baggage Fees 2023 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits
Westjet has introduced checked baggage fees for first and second bag on many of it's flights, depending on the fare class in which you are travelling.
For all Westjet flights in 2023, it is cheaper to prepay for your baggage when making your booking, or at least 24 hours before your flight, because baggage fees go up by $10 within the last 24 hours or when checking-in at the airport. Please note, it is $20 more expensive per bag if paying within the last 24 hours or at the airport for Westjet flights to/from Asia.
Westjet Checked Baggage Fees 2023 on Flights in Canada and USA
Basic Fare Baggage Fees
First Bag - $30-35.40 ($40-47.20 last 24 hours or at airport)
2nd Bag - $50-59 ($60-71 last 24 hours or at airport)
Each Additional Bag - $100-118
Econo Fare Baggage Fees
First Bag - $30-35.40 ($40-47.20 last 24 hours or at airport)
2nd Bag - $50-59 ($60-71 last 24 hours or at airport)
Each Additional Bag - $100-118
EconoFlex Baggage Fees
First Bag - Free
2nd Bag - $50-59 ($60-71 last 24 hours or at airport)
Each Additional Bag - $100-118
Westjet Premium or PremiumFlex Baggage Fees
First Bag - Free
2nd Bag - Free
Each Additional Bag - $100-118
Westjet Business or BusinessFlex Baggage Fees
First Bag - Free
2nd Bag - Free
Each Additional Bag - $100-118
Westjet Checked Baggage Fees 2023 on Flights to/from Europe
Basic Fare Baggage Fees
First Bag - $60-71 ($70-82.60 last 24 hours or at airport)
2nd Bag - $90-107 ($100-118 last 24 hours or at airport)
Each Additional Bag - $100-118
Important: When booking your Westjet flights to Europe, be sure to note that both "Basic Fare" and "Econo Fare" tickets do not include any free checked bags, meaning that you will have to pay for a 1st checked bag in both cases, but the checked bag fees for "Basic Fare" tickets are more expensive ($60 Basic Fare vs $30 Econo Fare for 1st bag, $90 Basic Fare vs $50 Econo Fare for 2nd bag).
Econo Fare Baggage Fees
First Bag - $30-35.40 ($40-47.20 last 24 hours or at airport)
2nd Bag - $50-59 ($60-71 last 24 hours or at airport)
Each Additional Bag - $100-118
EconoFlex Baggage Fees
First Bag - Free
2nd Bag - $50-59 ($60-71 last 24 hours or at airport)
Each Additional Bag - $100-118
Westjet Premium or PremiumFlex Baggage Fees
First Bag - Free
2nd Bag - Free
Each Additional Bag - $100-118
Westjet Business or BusinessFlex Baggage Fees
First Bag - Free
2nd Bag - Free
Each Additional Bag - $100-118
Westjet Checked Baggage Fees 2023 on Flights to/from Asia
Basic Fare Baggage Fees
First Bag - $70-82.60 ($80-94.40 last 24 hours or at airport)
2nd Bag - $100-118 ($120-141.60 last 24 hours or at airport)
Each Additional Bag - $160-188.80
Econo Fare Baggage Fees
First Bag - Free
2nd Bag - $100-118 ($120-141.60 last 24 hours or at airport)
Each Additional Bag - $160-188.80
EconoFlex Baggage Fees
First Bag - Free
2nd Bag - $100-118 ($120-141.60 last 24 hours or at airport)
Each Additional Bag - $160-188.80
Westjet Premium or PremiumFlex Baggage Fees
First Bag - Free
2nd Bag - Free
Each Additional Bag - $160-188.80
Westjet Business or BusinessFlex Baggage Fees
First Bag - Free
2nd Bag - Free
Each Additional Bag - $160-188.80
Westjet Baggage Fees 2023 - All Other Locations
Basic Fare Baggage Fees
First Bag - $30-35.40 ($40-47.20 last 24 hours or at airport)
2nd Bag - $50-59 ($60-71 last 24 hours or at airport)
Each Additional Bag - $100-118
Econo Fare Baggage Fees
First Bag - $30-35.40 ($40-47.20 last 24 hours or at airport)
2nd Bag - $50-59 ($60-71 last 24 hours or at airport)
Each Additional Bag - $100-118
EconoFlex Baggage Fees
First Bag - Free
2nd Bag - $50-59 ($60-71 last 24 hours or at airport)
Each Additional Bag - $100-118
Westjet Premium or PremiumFlex Baggage Fees
First Bag - Free
2nd Bag - Free
Each Additional Bag - $100-118
Westjet Business or BusinessFlex Baggage Fees
First Bag - Free
2nd Bag - Free
Each Additional Bag - $100-118
Westjet Overweight Baggage Fee 2023 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage
Any piece of baggage exceeding the size or weight allowance is subject to all applicable oversized weight and size restrictions and fees.
If you are bringing overweight or oversized baggage, we recommend that you arrive 30 minutes prior to the recommended check-in times to allow time for screening.
You will be charged all applicable fees, so for a bag that is both Oversize and Overweight, you will be charged 2 times.
Oversized Fee - 158 cm – 203 cm (62 in. – 80 in.) in combined dimensions - $100-118 CAD/USD
Overweight Fee - More than 23 kg (50 lb.) but not exceeding 45 kg (100lb.) - $100-118 CAD/USD
Please note the following:
- a third or fourth piece is not permitted on flights to or from Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago.
- a fourth piece is not permitted on flights operated by WestJet Encore.
- only one oversize golf bag with clubs is permitted on flights to or from Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago.
Sporting equipment
Sporting equipment is subject to all applicable excess baggage fees unless otherwise stated. Fees are combinable where applicable. For example, if an item is overweight, oversized and a second item, all three fees may apply. Some sporting equipment is subject to a $50 handling fee as well.
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