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Current travel advisories

Airport travelling to/from Advisory For travel on or between Posted date Additional info
  • Varadero, Cuba
  • Holguin, Cuba
Power Outage December 5, 2024 - December 6, 2024 December 4, 2024

For all WestJet flight-only bookings for travel between December 5, 2024 - December 6, 2024, valid on all fares, including UltaBasic:     

  • A $0 one-time fee waiver will be offered for changes or cancellations.   

  • If you change your destination, the difference in fare applies.  Any residual funds are refunded.

  • If you change to a different cabin, the difference in fare applies. Any residual funds are refunded.

  • Travel must be completed within 60 days of original departure date.

  • If you cancel your booking, the funds will be refunded or credited based on the fare class booked; Basic will receive travel credit.

  • If you cancel your booking, any portion paid with WestJet dollars, Travel Bank credit or a WestJet rewards companion voucher will be returned to your account and the original expiration date (if applicable) will apply.

  • If you cancel your booking, any portion paid with WestJet dollars or a WestJet rewards companion voucher that has expired or is expiring within 60 days will be reinstated with a new expiry date 60 days from the date of reinstatement.  

  • Any portion paid with WestJet dollars or Travel Bank credit will be returned to your account and the original expiration date (if applicable) will apply.    

  • Change or cancellation must be requested more than 2 hours prior to departure.     

To make changes to an existing WestJet booking, please contact us

 

For all WestJet Vacations bookings for travel between December 5, 2024 - December 6, 2024 valid on all fare packages:   

  • A $0 one-time fee waiver will be offered for changes or cancellations.   

  • If you change your booking, the difference in package price and a $200 penalty per person applies and is subject to availability.   

  • If you cancel your booking, the amount paid will be placed into a WestJet Vacations Future Travel Credit, valid for two years. Please note, a $200 hotel penalty per person will be deducted from the total.

  • If you booked through a travel agent or online booking agency, please contact them directly.    

To make changes to an existing WestJet Vacations booking, please contact us.

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