WestJet's hurricane/tropical storm promise
We know that having your trip interrupted by a hurricane or tropical storm is frustrating. That's why we've tried to make it as pain free as possible to re-accommodate your travel with the variety of options below. Please contact us as early as you can to ensure we are able to make the necessary changes. Hurricane/tropical storm travel advisories are issued based on information provided by the Canadian Hurricane Centre or the (American) National Hurricane Center.
If you have a WestJet Vacations Group booking, it is important to discuss your options with us. Please contact us in the event of a storm.
If your booking was made with AIR MILES® you must contact AIR MILES® directly to change or cancel your reservation.
If a hurricane/tropical storm travel advisory is issued for your origin or destination on your travel dates you may select from the options outlined below.
WestJet will waive the applicable change or cancellation fee, and you may:
- Cancel your reservation - we'll transfer the full amount paid into a Travel Bank credit valid for one year.
- Change your travel dates (subject to availability) to the same flight number, origin and destination.
- Choose an earlier date, or a date up to and including 14 days after the original departure date and we'll waive any difference in fare.
- Choose a date of 15 days or more after your original departure date and normal exchange and refund guidelines will apply.
- Change your destination - just pay any difference in fare. If your new itinerary costs less, we'll give you a Travel Bank credit for the difference.
WestJet will waive the applicable change or cancellation fee, and you may:
- Return early - subject to availability.
- Cancel your reservation - we'll put the unused value of your reservation into a Travel Bank credit valid for one year.
- Continue travelling at your own risk. If you choose to continue travelling after an advisory has been issued you are not eligible for compensation, a credit or refund of any kind.
If a hurricane or tropical storm travel advisory is issued for your origin or destination and travel dates, you may change or cancel your WestJet Vacations package.*
In all cases you must contact us because suppliers including hotels, transfers, car rentals and excursions booked through WestJet Vacations, may be affected.
If you have a WestJet Vacations Group booking, please contact us to discuss your options.
WestJet Vacations will waive any change or cancellation fees. You are responsible for paying any increase in price if you change your itinerary. If your new itinerary costs less, we'll waive the change fee. Therefore, no other refund or compensation will be provided. For cancellations, we'll put the unused value of your reservation into your WestJet dollar account.
Reduced: you will not be refunded for the unused nights. For example, if an original flight scheduled to leave on January 1, returning on January 8 was adjusted to leave on January 3, the return date would still be January 8.
Increased: you will be charged for the additional nights. Additional nights will be booked at the same hotel and room category as booked. If the hotel is unable to honour the date change, you are responsible for any additional costs. Changing dates may alter applicable promotions offered by suppliers.
1. Change your dates to the same flight (with the same flight number, origin and destination), hotel and duration and complete travel within one year of the original itinerary (subject to availability).
Hotel vouchers are not provided for overnight connections in a Canadian gateway. You are responsible for any hotel costs.
If it is not possible to book the same travel duration and your time in destination has been:
Reduced: you will not be refunded for the unused nights. For example, if an original flight scheduled to leave on January 1, returning on January 8 was adjusted to leave on January 3, the return date would still be January 8.
Increased: you will be charged for the additional nights. Additional nights will be booked at the same hotel and room category as booked. If the hotel is unable to honour the date change, you are responsible for any additional costs. Changing dates may alter applicable promotions offered by suppliers.
2. Change your destination - travel must be completed within one year of the original itinerary.
This option is subject to availability and requires a minimum of three days' notice.
Changing destinations may alter applicable promotions offered by suppliers.
3. Cancel your package - we'll transfer the full amount paid into your WestJet dollar account.
4. Continue travelling - at your own risk. If you choose to continue your trip after an advisory has been issued you and your flight is delayed due to the hurricane or tropical storm you are not eligible for compensation, a credit or refund of any kind.
WestJet Vacations will make a reasonable attempt to assist you by informing all suppliers and destination representative(s) of the new arrival date/time on behalf of guests.
- Return early - subject to availability. We'll waive any fees and put the unused portion of your vacation package (remaining nights) into your WestJet dollar account.
If you're outside of Canada or the United States and are unable to return due to your flight being cancelled, WestJet will cover the cost of the additional nights at a hotel of WestJet's choosing.