Carry-on baggage
These allowances apply to all flights operated by WestJet, including domestic, U.S., international and chartered flights.
Our WestJet Encore aircraft have a little less room for carry-on baggage, but we plan to pack them full of the safe, fun and friendly experience you have come to know. Encore specific allowances are below.
Travelling with one of our airline partners? Be sure to familiarize yourself with their baggage fees as they may be different from ours. To view the baggage allowances and fees of our code-share partners, visit our airline partners.
Carry-on baggage allowance
Carry-on baggage allowance |
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| One free piece of carry-on baggage and one personal item per guest in a paid seat. You must be able to lift your carry-on and/or personal item into the overhead bins unaided. |
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Maximum size (length + width + height) |
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| Carry-on baggage |
53 cm x 23 cm x 38 cm (21 in. x 9 in. x 15 in.) |
Examples include but are not limited to a:
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| Personal Item |
41 cm x 15 cm x 33 cm (16 in. x 6 in. x 13 in.) |
Examples include but are not limited to a:
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1Kennels are considered a piece of carry-on baggage or a personal item and may have a maximum size of
40 cm L x 44 cm W x 21.5 cm H (16 in. L x 17.5 in. W x 8.5 in. H).
In addition to the carry-on baggage allowance, the following items are also permitted: |
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| A diaper bag |
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| An approved restraint system (car seat) |
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| Duty free merchandise | |
| Food items |
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| Fragile items |
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| Medical devices2 |
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| Medical syringes or needles |
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| Medication |
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| Mobility devices |
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| Personal clothing items/outerwear |
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2We may accept irregularly sized approved medical devices which exceed the carry-on baggage allowance, if the device can be stowed in an approved location without exceeding the weight limit for the most appropriate area in the aircraft, and it will not obstruct access to safety equipment, exits or the aisle. In all cases, acceptance of these items is at the sole discretion of WestJet.
Packing tips
In the rare event that your checked baggage is delayed or damaged, we strongly recommend the following items be packed in your carry-on:
- identification
- jewelry
- keys
- medication
- mobile devices
Carry-on items must:
- fit in the sizing device at check-in;
- be light enough to allow you to place the bag in the overhead compartment unaided;
- be stored under the seat or in the overhead compartment onboard the aircraft;
- be acceptable as carry-on for the country to which you are travelling. Acceptable items vary by country. Visit catsa.gc.ca to confirm what you are able to bring before your flight as WestJet is not responsible for items not permitted through security, at your point of departure or upon arrival at your destination.
- pass through security. Make sure your carry-on complies as things you might not consider, like shampoo, perfume, toothpaste and moisturizers are only permitted in limited amounts.
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.
Travelling with WestJet Encore
Even though the turboprop is big on style, there is less space available for carry-on baggage. As such, you may be asked to check carry-on items that do not fit in the carry-on sizing device before you board the aircraft. If your carry-on items contain essential items such as medication, laptops, keys or fragile objects, please ensure these valuables travel with you in the cabin as carry-on items that are checked prior to boarding will not be available until after the aircraft has arrived and taxied to the terminal.
Please visit catsa.gc.ca for items permitted and non-permitted through security, or call 1 800-O-Canada for more information. For safety reasons, WestJet restricts certain items onboard our aircraft. Please see our restricted items web page for more information.