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- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
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- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
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About
WestJet Airlines is a Canadian low budget airline which operates scheduled and charter flights with long haul routes. The airline flies mainly from Calgary International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport to Europe, Canada, Mexico, United States and Caribbean including Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Kelowna, Victoria, Montreal, Halifax, Ottawa, Saskatoon and Regina. The airline's fleet is constantly updating and changing but currently consists of Boeing 767s.
WestJet has interline agreements with many airlines including Transaero Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Virgin Australia, LAN Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Fiji Airways, Condor, and Dragonair.
The airline is the parent airline for WestJet Encore and Swoop.
Rewards
The airline operates a frequent flyer program called WestJet Rewards to reward regular passengers with the airline.
There are three tiers of membership:
Teal
Silver
Gold
Members can earn miles and then free checked bags, companion flights and airport lounge vouchers. To earn WestJet dollars, passengers will need to provide your WestJet Rewards ID when booking flights, Vacations Packages, or book car rentals and hotels online.
Baggage
Carry-on Baggage
Each passenger is allowed one piece of free carry-on luggage and one personal item in total.
The carry on luggage must be within the following dimensions: 53 centimeters or 21 inches in length, 38 centimeters or 15 inches in width, and 23 centimeters or 9 inches in depth.
The personal item must be within the following dimensions: 41 centimeters or 16 inches in length, 33 centimeters or 13 inches in width, and 15 centimeters or 6 inches in depth.
Checked Baggage
Checked baggage must be no more than 23 kilograms, or 50 pounds in weight, and have dimensions within 157 total centimeters or 62 total inches.
Baggage exceeding the above weight or size allowance will be subject to applicable excess size restrictions and fees.
Changes to Baggage Fees
Increased baggage fees are effective for bookings made on or after August 28th 2018. For Economy passengers, the first bag will now incur a fee of $30 and the second bag will now incur a fee of $50. The passenger will either be charged in CAD or USD depending on the departing airport.
Check-In Information
Online Check-In
Online check-in is available 24 hours to 60 minutes before departure time.
Inflight Entertainment
Passengers can download the WestJet app for free in order to stream hours of entertaining content directly from their phone, laptop or tablet. Flights not equipped with this system will be equipped with in-flight entertainment screens built into the back of the aircraft's seats.
Movies
The airline offers movies for all the family, from animated family movies to exciting new releases. The movie selection is frequently updated to keep you entertained on board your flight.
TV
The airline's selection of TV shows offers something for passenger's of all tastes and ages. Find sitcoms, cartoons and engaging documentaries onboard your flight.
Food
Meal Options
For Economy flights not on the Boeing 787, passengers are given a complimentary sweet or savoury snack, and can purchase any additional items from the onboard menu. Hot meals will be available for purchase on selected services, and passengers on flights longer than 2.5 hours can pre-purchase items from the menu up to 48 hours before travelling. For economy passengers on long-haul flights, passengers are offered complimentary food from the onboard menu which can be found online.
Passengers travelling in the premium cabin, for flights from 1 to 2.5 hours, passengers can enjoy a selection of sweet and savoury snacks. Flights over 2.5 hours can enjoy meals exclusive to the premium menu, which is included in their premium fare.
Enjoy Westjet’s Canadian-landscape inspired menu in Business class, with a choice of salads, mains and desserts available at anytime for your convenience.
Special Dietary Requirements
The airline provides a selection of eight special meals which can be arranged by calling the airline call centre up to 24 hours in advance. The meals available are:
- Child meal
- Diabetic meal
- Gluten-free meal
- Hindu-meal (Non-vegetarian) meal
- Kosher meal
- Muslim meal
- Non-Lactose meal
- Vegan meal
Drinks & Alcohol
Economy passengers are given complimentary soft drinks, tea and coffee. Additional beverages including beer, wine and spirits can be purchased on board.
Premium and Business Class passengers will enjoy a selection of beverages which is included in their fare. This includes alcoholic drinks such as wine, beer and spirits, but also hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks.
In addition, passengers in business class are offered a welcome drink of champagne.
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Seat Selection
Whether you want extra leg-room or a seat by the window, choosing your preferred seat can really enhance your in-flight experience. Alternative Airlines allows you to see seat availability and choose the seat that you want before you flight. Book WestJet flights with Alternative Airlines and choose your seat so that you're not disappointed with the seat that you're allocated! Find out how to book your seat here.
Hub Airport
Calgary International Airport
Calgary International Airport is the international airport that serves Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Calgary International Airport acts as the hub airport for Air Canada West Jet, Flair Airlines, Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express. The airport has 4 runaways and can handle nearly 20 million passengers every year. Airlines which fly to and from Calgary International Airport include Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air North, Air Transat, British Airways, Delta Airlines, KLM, Northern Air, Sunwing Airlines and many others.
Route Map
Popular Routes
Toronto 
Halifax
Ottawa Moncton
Toronto Charlottetown
Sydney Halifax
Toronto St .John's
Calgary Halifax
Economy Class
Economy Class is the most basic cabin class that the airline offers.
Economy Class Facilities
Economy Class passengers flying domestic and short-haul international flights are given a complimentary snack and drink, while passengers on long-haul flights are given a complimentary meal and drinks.
Passengers seats are also fitted with a personal monitor in which passengers can access the airline's inflight entertainment system. However, this might not be available on certain short-haul and domestic flights.
What are Economy Class Seats Like?
Economy Class seats are comfortable with ample room for each passenger. The formation of the seats differs from aircraft to aircraft but is generally in a 2 x 2 or 3 x 3 formation on short-haul flights and 2 x 3 x 2 or 3 x 3 x 3 formation for long-haul flights.
Premium Economy Class
Premium Economy gives passengers the full Economy experience but with more comfort and some added extras.
Premium Economy Class Facilities
Premium Economy gives passengers priority boarding and check-in, as well as an additional baggage allowance. Each passenger on Premium Economy is treated a little more attentively, from the welcome glass of champagne they receive onboard to the special amenity kit.
Most Premium Economy seats are fitted with a personal monitor in which passengers can access Westjet's inflight entertainment portal, which has a range of TV shows, films and games to enjoy. For flights that don't have monitors fitted, passengers can still connect to the airline's inflight entertainment system via their own personal electronic device.
What Are Premium Economy Seats Like?
Premium Economy seats are designed to give passengers extra space and more comfort. All Premium Economy seats are set out in either a 2 x 2, 2 x 2 x 2, or 2 x 3 x 2 formation.
Business Class
Business Class is the most upscale cabin class and is available exclusively on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Business Class Facilities
Business Class passengers can dine at any time with a choice of the airline's impressive inflight menu. Welcome drinks are received as soon as you arrive onboard and the airline has a fantastic selection of Canadian and international wines.
Each passenger is given a Business Class amenity kit, access to the airline's lounge, priority check-in and boarding, as well as a bigger baggage allowance.
Each seat is fitted with a personal touch-screen monitor, which passengers can access the airline's inflight entertainment system through. The inflight entertainment system has a wide selection of television shows, movies and video games appropriate for all ages. Passengers are given noise-cancelling headphones so that they can enjoy the entertainment without interruption.
What are Business Class Seats Like?
Business Class seats are within private pods, with a closable screen for extra privacy. Each seat transforms into a lie-flat bed, with blankets and pillows within each pod. Each seat has an overall seat pitch of 46 inches is 22 inches wide.
Each pod has an AC power outlet and USB port so that passengers can charge and power their electronic devices.
First Class
The airline doesn't have a First Class cabin.
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News
19th October 2018
WestJet will use brand new Boeing Dreamliners for London—Calgary service
The airline recently announced it will take in a number of brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft early next year, which it will use to operate its new direct service between London and Calgary, starting on 29th April 2019. The London—Calgary service will fly between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Calgary International Airport (YYC) once a day from Spring next year and will be the first ever service that the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners are used to operate.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners themselves are said to be very impressive aircraft. Each aircraft has the capacity to carry 320 passengers, with three different cabin classes on offer — Economy, Premium and Business.
Economy onboard the 787-9 Dreamliner offers in-flight entertainment and sockets that passengers can use to charge their electronic devices.
Premium Class has everything that Economy has, plus larger seats and more space. Passengers flying in Premium can also enjoy unlimited complimentary snacks and drinks, which passengers can serve their self in the social area.
In Business, each passenger has their own private pod, with seats that fold out into beds. Passengers in WestJet Business are also given an individual touchscreen service in which they can order food and drinks at any time.
18th May 2018
WestJet sign agreement with Pacific Coastal Airlines
The airline have signed a capacity purchase agreement (CPA) with Pacific Coastal Airlines, connecting more routes such as Cranbrook, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Lloydminster and Prince George to WestJet's Hub at Calgary.
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