Westjet Airlines is a low-cost Canadian airline started in 1996. The airline provides scheduled and chartered flights to 107 destinations in Canada and 6 other countries. Westjet is currently the second-largest Canadian airline. The airline headquarters is located near the Calgary International Airport. WestJet Airlines airline code or IATA code is WS.

Carry-on baggage: The Westjet airlines baggage weight should not be any more than 15 pounds or 7 kg. The dimension of the baggage needs to be 53 cm x 23 cm x 38cm and should fit in the overhead bin or under your front seat. In case if a passenger is carrying a personal item, it should not be more than 41 cm x 15 cm x 33 cm. The added items may include walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, strollers etc.

Checked baggage: The Westjet airlines baggage policy allows no free checked baggage for Economy passengers, while other classes offer one, or up to two (Plus Fare and Gold members) checked baggage free of cost. The Westjet airline baggage size should not exceed 157 cm or 62 inches. The maximum weight of the checked baggage has to be limited to 23 kg or 50 pounds. The quantity of the bags should not be more than 4.

Web check-in: Passengers with confirmed flight tickets can use the Westjet airlines web check-in facility, whereby they can choose their seat and print the boarding pass. On reaching the airport, passengers can drop the baggage at the baggage desk. This ensures speedy and convenient check-in. Web check-in opens 24hours prior to the departure time.

Mobile check-in: Westjet Airlines also facilitates Mobile check-in facilities.

Kiosk check-in: It has been one of the easiest ways to check-in If the passenger has a confirmed air ticket. You can get the boarding pass printed on the Kiosk. For domestic and international flights, the passengers can easily avail the Kiosk check-in 24 hours to 60 minutes before boarding the scheduled departure.

Guest assistance check-in: In this method of check-in, passengers can access the Guest assistance corner on the airport, and check-in for their flights, starting from 3 hours before the departure.

Westjet airlines have been providing services in 36 cities in Canada. These routes include cities like Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria, Comox, Kelowna, Abbotsford, Prince George.

Westjet Airlines operates in 23 countries. Some of the major international destinations that are the United States, Bahamas, Mexico, Aruba, Bermuda, Barbados, France, Ireland, Cuba, Jamaica, Costa Rica, etc.

The primary hub of Westjet Airlines is Calgary International Airport. The secondary hubs of this airline are located in and Vancouver International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Boeing 737-600- 13 Aircraft- Total number of seats is 113

Boeing 737-700- 54 Aircraft- Total number of seats is 134

Boeing 737-800- 44 Aircraft- Total number of seats is 168

Boeing 737 MAX 8- 8 Aircraft- Total number of seats is 174

Boeing 767-300ER- 4 Aircraft- Total number of seats is 262

Westjet Airlines was founded in 1996 by Clive Beddoe and partners. This airline was started based on the low-cost carrier model developed by Morris Air and Southwest Airlines in the United States. The original routes of the airline were located in Western Canada based on which the name was given. In February 1996, the first Westjet flight departed. It was a Boeing 737-200. This airline served cities like Edmonton, Winnipeg, Kelowna, Calgary and Vancouver. At the end of the year, the company added Saskatoon, Victoria and Regina to its network.

Now, it is a low-cost airline in Canada. It provides chartered and scheduled air service to multiple destinations. It is currently the second largest air carrier in Canada. It operates more than 425 flights and carries more than 45,000 passengers in a day.

• Entrepreneur of the year award- 2000
• Alberta’s top employers- 2008
• Canada’s most preferred airline- 2009
• Best low- cost airline- 2010

For lost or damaged baggage, the passengers can contact on the toll-free number from Canada (1-866-666-624). If calling outside of Canada, one can contact on 403-444-2581. This may include additional charges.

For any other queries, contact on the toll-free Westjet airlines customer care number i.e. 1-866-693-7853

22 Aerial Place NE
Calgary, Alberta
T2E3J1

Telephone Number:

877 493-7853