Updates to WestJet's Baggage Fee Policies

Changes to checked baggage fees on transatlantic flights, excess baggage for Latin Caribbean and transatlantic travel

WestJet is making changes to its baggage policies including updating its baggage policy for flights to/from Europe, excess baggage fees to European and Caribbean destinations and airport baggage fees for all destinations.   

 There will be no immediate changes to WestJet’s current fee policies for baggage fees:

• Changes for baggage and excess baggage fees will only apply to bookings made on or after January 17, 2023.

Changes for checked baggage fees (Effective, January 17, 2023

First & second checked baggage fee changes for transatlantic flights

WestJet guests with Basic, Econo and EconoFlex bookings to/from transatlantic destinations (Europe) will see the following changes reflected for all bookings made on or after January 17, 2023.

Excess bag fee changes for Latin Caribbean and Transatlantic Flights

Excess baggage fees will increase on January 17, 2023, to $150 for all eligible fare bookings to Latin Caribbean and Transatlantic destinations. More information on WestJet’s excess baggage policy can be found here. Excess baggage fees for domestic and transborder destinations remains unchanged.