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WestJet Checked Baggage Allowance
Checked (hold) baggage included with every WestJet fare brand, plus the rules that decide what happens at the airport — from the official policy, checked 30 October 2026.
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| UltraBasic | No bag included. 1st checked bag fee: prepay $50-59, self-serve check-in $60-71, airport check-in $70-83 |
| Econo / Member Exclusive | No bag included. 1st checked bag fee: prepay $40-48, self-serve check-in $50-59, airport check-in $60-71; 2nd bag prepay $55-65 |
| EconoFlex | 1st checked bag free; 2nd bag prepay $55-65 |
| Premium / PremiumFlex | 1st and 2nd checked bags free |
| Business / BusinessFlex | 1st and 2nd checked bags free |
Fee ranges shown are from WestJet's official baggage fee page (example table for tickets purchased on or after 16 Sep 2025 and before 23 Apr 2026, fees in CAD including the tax range). Amounts vary by route and purchase date; other purchase windows and route groups on the same page show different ranges.
Weight concept or piece concept?
WestJet uses the piece concept: your allowance is counted in bags (pieces), and each piece has its own weight and size limit. Two lighter bags are not automatically the same as one heavier bag — check the per-piece limit in the table below.
In plain terms
Reading the table from the cheapest fare up: with UltraBasic you can check No bag included. 1st checked bag fee: prepay $50-59, self-serve check-in $60-71, airport check-in $70-83; with Econo / Member Exclusive you can check No bag included. 1st checked bag fee: prepay $40-48, self-serve check-in $50-59, airport check-in $60-71; 2nd bag prepay $55-65; with EconoFlex you can check 1st checked bag free; 2nd bag prepay $55-65; with Premium / PremiumFlex you can check 1st and 2nd checked bags free; with Business / BusinessFlex you can check 1st and 2nd checked bags free. Anything beyond the line for your own fare is charged under the excess rules, so the fare you booked — not the one you nearly booked — is the one that decides what you pay at the desk.
Frequently asked questions
How many checked bags can I take on WestJet, and how heavy can they be?
UltraBasic: No bag included. 1st checked bag fee: prepay $50-59, self-serve check-in $60-71, airport check-in $70-83; Econo / Member Exclusive: No bag included. 1st checked bag fee: prepay $40-48, self-serve check-in $50-59, airport check-in $60-71; 2nd bag prepay $55-65; EconoFlex: 1st checked bag free; 2nd bag prepay $55-65; Premium / PremiumFlex: 1st and 2nd checked bags free Fee ranges shown are from WestJet's official baggage fee page (example table for tickets purchased on or after 16 Sep 2025 and before 23 Apr 2026, fees in CAD including the tax range). Amounts vary by route and purchase date; other purchase windows and route groups on the same page show different ranges.
Does WestJet count checked baggage by weight or by pieces?
WestJet uses the piece concept: your allowance is counted in bags (pieces), and each piece has its own weight and size limit. Two lighter bags are not automatically the same as one heavier bag — check the per-piece limit in the table below.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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