WestJet bans bare feet on board
Updated April 1, 2026
We've all seen it: bare feet where they shouldn't be. And we're taking action.
Watch our official barefoot ban video.
Happy April Fools'! And yes, the blurred toes were completely necessary.
But here's a genuine reminder: keep those feet covered during your flight. Socks, slippers, shoes—whatever makes you comfortable.
WestJetting Since ‘96
Three decades in, and we're still WestJetting the only way we know how: making air travel affordable, keeping spirits high, and throwing in the occasional ridiculous prank for April Fools’. From seats that board themselves to pets flying cage-free, we've built a tradition of not taking ourselves too seriously. Because flying should be fun, even when we're making very important announcements about very serious foot-related issues.
Here’s to 30 years of making people smile. Take a walk down memory lane with some of our favourite April Fools' campaigns: