Adults 18 years of age or older
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For a complete list of accepted identification documents, visit the Public Safety Canada website.
Identification required*
Must be presented during boarding at the gate:
- One piece of valid (not expired) Canadian federal, provincial, or territorial government issued photo ID that includes name, and date of birth. Fishing, hunting, and boating licenses will not be accepted.
OR
One of the following:
- Passport
- NEXUS Card
- US Permanent Resident Card
- US Enhanced Driver's License
- International Travel Document {i.e. Laissez-Passer}
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- Two pieces of valid (not expired) Canadian federal, provincial, or territorial government issued non-photo ID (one of which must show name and date of birth). Fishing, hunting, and boating licenses will not be accepted.
**Please note: the names on the two-pieces of ID must match. If the last names do not match because of a name change, you must show a marriage certificate or legal name change certificate to verify the change.
Transport Canada requires every guest 18 years of age and older to present original identification to board a domestic flight. A photocopy is NOT accepted.
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Infants (under two years of age)
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Proof of age required* (a photocopy is acceptable)
*If you do not have proof of age, you will be required to purchase a seat for your child. The purchase price for the seat will be fully refunded if proof of age is provided to WestJet within 7 days of the flight having been completed.
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Children
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All children must fly with an adult on WestJet flights until they turn 12, unless they are flying alone as an unaccompanied minor. We recommend that all children have one piece of government-issued ID. The age for children to travel alone might be different on flights with our partner airlines. Please check the other airline's rules for more information.
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Children travelling with one parent
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Consult Travel.gc.ca for information on child custody, consent letters and other documentation as additional information may be required if you are planning onward travel to the U.S. or another country.
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Children travelling alone (12 to 17 years of age)
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Your child may be denied boarding if they appear to be less than 12 years of age and are not able to present proof of age.
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Children travelling as an unaccompanied minor
(see age restrictions)
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A photocopy (not the original) of your child's government-issued identification showing their name, gender and date of birth must be presented and sent with your child.
Each parent/guardian that is picking up or dropping off a child must also have government-issued identification.
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