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. 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 14 days of when the flight is booked, including outbound and return flights
• 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.

*For the purposes of bereavement travel, family includes:

• Aunt/uncle
• Brother/sister (including common law, in-law, step)
• Child (including common law, in-law, step)
• Executor
• Grandchild (including great-grandchildren)
• Grandparent (including great-grandparents)
• Legal guardian and spouse of legal guardian
• Nephew/niece
• Parent (including common law, in-law, step)
• Spouse (including common law, same sex)

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 does not offer bereavement fares.