How much a bag costs, is based on your fare bundle and WestJet Rewards tier. These are the fees for bookings made on or after April 27, 2022 for travel on or after June 1, 2022:
- 1st bag: pre-paid $30-$35.40 check-in $40-$47.20
- 2nd bag: pre-paid $50-$59 check-in $60-$70.80
- Excess bags (3rd and 4th bag): $100 - $118
- Oversized baggage (63-80 in. / 158-203 cm): $100 - $118
- Overweight baggage (51-100 lb. / 23-45 kg): $100 - $118
- Handling fee for firearms and sports equipment: $50 - $59
Bookings made on or before April 26, 2022, for travel anytime:
- 1st bag: pre-paid $30-$35.40 check-in $30-$35.40
- 2nd bag: pre-paid $30-$35.40 check-in $30-$35.40
- Excess bags (3rd and 4th bag): $100 - $118
- Oversized baggage (63-80 in. / 158-203 cm): $100 - $118
- Overweight baggage (51-100 lb. / 23-45 kg): $100 - $118
- Handling fee for firearms and sports equipment: $50 - $59
The baggage fee if you purchased a Basic fare and are travelling to or from Europe, please note the following checked bag fees:
- 1st bag: pre-paid $60-$70.80 check-in $70-$82.60
- 2nd bag: pre-paid $90-$106.20 check-in $100 - $118
Fees are combinable where applicable. For example: if an item is overweight, oversized and is a second item, then all 3 fees apply.
Guests are encouraged to pre-pay for their first and second bags to save, as baggage fees will increase by $10 within 24 hours of departure or when checking-in at the airport as of June 1, 2022.
Baggage fees are charged in Canadian (CAD) dollars, for flight departures outside Canada, baggage fees will be converted and charged in the local currency of the departure country. GST is charged fees for all itineraries that originate in Canada. Guests are encouraged to pre-pay for their first and second bags to save, as baggage fees will increase by $10 within 24 hours of departure or when checking-in at the airport.
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