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)
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.