Make sure your infant is added to your booking before you travel.
- On most routes, lap-held infants don’t pay a base fare or taxes.
- Some international destinations charge infant taxes.
- On flights to the United States, government fees may apply.
You can also choose to book a seat for your infant instead of travelling with them on your lap.
- Contact us to add a seat to your reservation.
- Standard fares, taxes, and fees apply.
- With a purchased seat, you can use an approved car seat or child restraint system. Please let us know if you plan on using one when booking.
If your infant is seven days old or younger, it’s a good idea to check in with your doctor before flying.
Bringing medical clearance, like an Air Travel Requirements Assessment Form (ATRAF) or a signed doctor's note, can help keep things moving smoothly at the airport.
If your child turns two before your return flight, you’ll need to purchase a seat for the trip home.
Contact us before your return flight and we’ll help update your booking.
Bassinets are available in the Economy cabin on select 787-9 aircraft.
- Bassinets can be requested during booking by selecting eligible seats.
- Availability is limited and can’t be guaranteed.
- Children aged two and older need their own seat.
- Children 2 to 14 must travel with someone who is at least 16 years old.
If your child is travelling solo, we’ve got programs and support in place to help them travel safely and confidently.
Checked baggage
- You can check two pieces of infant or child equipment at no charge, or check one and gate-check another
Carry-on baggage
- One diaper bag
Checked baggage
- You can check two pieces of infant or child equipment at no charge, or check one and gate-check another
Carry-on baggage
- One diaper bag
Checked baggage
- Your baggage allowance will be based on your fare type, WestJet Rewards tier status, and the WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard‡
- Plus, one piece of infant or child equipment (checked or gate-checked)
Carry-on baggage
- One diaper bag; and
- Carry-on allowance based on your fare type.
Checked baggage
- Baggage allowance based on fare type, WestJet Rewards tier status, and the WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard‡
- Plus, one piece of infant or child equipment (checked or gate-checked)
Carry-on baggage
- Carry-on allowance based on fare type.
The accompanying adult follows the baggage allowance based on fare type, WestJet Rewards tier status, and the WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard‡.
Use the baggage calculator to check allowances for adults and children.
The baggage calculator does not apply to infants.
- Playpen
- Stroller (including multi-piece)
- Car seats and restraint systems
Lap-held infants must be seated with one accompanying adult.
- Each adult may be responsible for one infant under two.
- Infants can’t sit in emergency exit rows.
- For safety reasons, two lap-held infants cannot be seated in the same row due to oxygen mask limitations.
You can select seats during booking or later in Manage Trips.
If you’re travelling with a child under 14:
- We recommend selecting seats ahead of time (fees may apply)
- You can select seats during booking or later in Manage Trips.
- If you don’t select seats, Standard seats are automatically assigned at no extra cost about 26 hours after booking or before check-in. You’ll be notified by email.
Children under 18 don’t need ID to travel within Canada. If you’re travelling with an infant under two, you may be asked to show proof of age.
Every guest, including children and infants, need the right travel documents for their destination and any countries they pass through.
You can confirm your infant’s age with a document like a birth certificate. A photocopy works.
If you can’t provide proof of age:
- You may need to purchase a seat; or
- Travel may not be allowed.
An accompanying adult must meet ID requirements and may be asked to confirm they are at least 16 years old.
Review ID and entry requirements before your trip.
If you’re expecting, it helps to plan ahead. We share guidance for different stages of pregnancy, including travel after 36 weeks, plus tips to help you stay comfortable along the way.