Bereavement fare
WestJet offers bereavement fares to those who are experiencing an imminent death or have had a death in their family
These fares:
- may only be booked by contacting us by phone
- require some additional general information at the time of booking, including reason for travel and relationship between guest travelling and the deceased.
- are available on our Econo and EconoFlex
- do not include travel on our partner airlines
- require that travel be completed within 30 days of when the flight is booked, including outbound and return flights
- require a WestJet Rewards account
Guests can request post travel bereavement fares using this form. Please be aware of the following:
- This form must be submitted within 7 days of the completion of travel.
- This form applies to guests with air only bookings booked directly through WestJet. Bookings made through a travel agent, a third-party points program, or on a third-party website do not qualify for bereavement fares. WestJet Vacations and Group bookings are not eligible for bereavement fares.
- Refunds are processed as a service credit to a WestJet Rewards account.
Civic funeral fares
WestJet offers discount fares to guests travelling to a funeral for firefighters, police officers, military personnel and emergency services personnel who have died in the line of duty.
These fares:
- may only be booked by contacting us by phone
- require some additional general information at the time of booking. We may call you if we need to know a little more
- are available on our Econo, EconoFlex and Premium fares.
- do not include travel on our partner airlines
- require that travel be completed within a 14 day period
- offer maximum flexibility with no fees. We encourage you to look for a lower price on our website before booking a bereavement fare, but please note that these fares would be subject to a change fee, if applicable.
WestJet Vacations package bookings
WestJet Vacations does not offer bereavement fares.