Upgrades
Upgrade and discover an exceptional way to fly.
Included in your upgrade
Premium cabin
- Priority check-in and boarding1
- More seat comfort with extra leg and elbow room2
- Located at the front of our 737 aircraft
- Located in an exclusive cabin on our 787 Dreamliner aircraft
- Refresh with a bottle of water upon boarding
- Contemporary Canadian and globally inspired menu (when available)3
- Elevated snack and beverages including a selection of wine, beer and spirits3
On 787 Dreamliner flights to and from Europe
- A welcome beverage as you arrive on board
- Social area available to enjoy snacks at your leisure
- Contemporary Canadian and globally inspired menu3
- Relax with soft blankets, pillows and a Rocky Mountain Soap amenity kit
Business cabin
- 2 checked bags4
- Priority check-in, security, boarding and baggage1
- Refresh with a bottle of water upon boarding
- Contemporary Canadian inspired restaurant-style dining3
- Exceptional comfort in spacious pods with fully extendable privacy screens
On 787 Dreamliner flights to and from Europe
- A welcome beverage as you arrive on board
- Lie-flat seats with luxurious blankets and pillows
- Dine anytime service with an exclusive selection of refined, contemporary dishes from our restaurant-style menu, served on dining ware inspired by rich Canadian landscapes3
- Relax with a Matt & Nat amenity kit, including nourishing skin care products
Ways to upgrade
There are more ways than ever to upgrade to Premium or Business and enjoy an elevated travel experience.
Terms and conditions
Upgrade fees are on a flight leg segment basis and are non-refundable.
Basic fares are not eligible to purchase an upgrade.
Your original fare rules do not change with an upgraded flight. This includes any rules relating to changes or cancellations. Upgrade fees paid do not count towards your qualifying spend to achieve WestJet Rewards tier status.
Baggage allowance for an upgrade to Premium is the same as your original booking.
An upgrade to Business entitles you to the baggage allowance of the cabin, for a maximum of two checked bags. Overweight, excess and oversized bag fees may apply.
Seat space varies by aircraft type. Seats in Premium on flights operated by WestJet Encore and WestJet Link do not have extra legroom or space.
Food and beverages vary depending on aircraft type, flight length, time of day and availability.
Priority check-in, priority airport screening and lounge access are only available at applicable airports.
On-demand dining and turndown service in Business is only applicable on international flights.
If you were carried on your scheduled flight (or on an alternative flight if your scheduled flight was cancelled) in the same cabin that you booked as part of your original booking, and not in a higher cabin.
Upgraded at check-in
Please call the contact center to request your upgrade refund.
Upgrade offer was accepted
Please fill out this form to request your upgrade refund. If you purchased your upgrade at check-in, please call the contact center, otherwise your request for a refund will not be received.
1 Priority check-in, priority airport screening and lounge access are only available at applicable airports.
2 Seat space varies by aircraft type. Seats in Premium on flights operated by WestJet Encore and WestJet Link do not have extra legroom or space Seats in Premium onboard our 737 aircraft may be equipped with a middle seat blocker or feature new 2x2 seating, which is being reconfigured across the 737 fleet in 2019-2020.
3 Food and beverages vary depending on aircraft type, flight length, time of day and availability.
4 An upgrade to Business entitles you to the baggage allowance of the cabin, for a maximum of two checked bags. Overweight, excess and oversized bag fees may apply.