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Personal item, carry-on & checked bag rules
| Bag Type | Premium | PremiumFlex | BusinessFlex |
|---|---|---|---|
Personal | — | — | — |
Carry-on | — | — | — |
Checked | — | — | — |
| Bag Type | Business | All | EconoFlex |
|---|---|---|---|
Personal | — | 1×Free 41 × 15 × 33 cm | — |
Carry-on | — | 1×Free 56 × 36 × 22 cm | — |
Checked | — | — | — |
| Bag Type | Premium | PremiumFlex | BusinessFlex |
|---|---|---|---|
Personal | — | — | — |
Carry-on | — | — | — |
Checked | 2×Free 23 kg 157 cm linear | 2×Free 23 kg 157 cm linear | 2×Free 23 kg 157 cm linear |
| Bag Type | Business | All | EconoFlex |
|---|---|---|---|
Personal | — | — | — |
Carry-on | — | — | — |
Checked | 2×Free 23 kg 157 cm linear | — | 1×Free 23 kg 157 cm linear |
| Bag Type | Premium | PremiumFlex | BusinessFlex |
|---|---|---|---|
Personal | — | — | — |
Carry-on | — | — | — |
Checked | 2×Free 23 kg 157 cm linear | 2×Free 23 kg 157 cm linear | 2×Free 23 kg 157 cm linear |
| Bag Type | Business | All | EconoFlex |
|---|---|---|---|
Personal | — | — | — |
Carry-on | — | — | — |
Checked | 2×Free 23 kg 157 cm linear | — | 1×Free 23 kg 157 cm linear |
Must fit in overhead bin. New size limits effective May 6, 2025.
Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, stricter at gate during peak times
Overweight or oversized bags: $100-$118 CAD per item
Prepay online up to 24 hours before flight for lowest price on first or second checked bags
Priority boarding, extra allowance, flexibility for business travelers and families
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Personal items must fit within 41 × 15 × 33 cm. One checked bag (up to 23 kg) is included in standard fares.
WestJet allows carry-on bags with maximum dimensions of 56 × 36 × 22 cm (approximately 22 × 14.2 × 8.7 inches). These dimensions include wheels, handles, and any external pockets. Always verify with WestJet before your trip, as policies can change.
Yes, WestJet includes a free carry-on bag on most fare types. Your carry-on must fit within 56 × 36 × 22 cm.
If your carry-on exceeds WestJet's size limits of 56 × 36 × 22 cm, it may be gate-checked or placed in the cargo hold. WestJet may charge a fee: Overweight or oversized bags: $100-$118 CAD per item. Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, stricter at gate during peak times
On WestJet flights, a personal item is a small bag that fits under the seat in front of you, such as a purse, laptop bag, small backpack, or briefcase. WestJet requires personal items to be no larger than 41 × 15 × 33 cm. This is separate from your carry-on bag (up to 56 × 36 × 22 cm), which goes in the overhead bin.
WestJet allows personal items up to 41 × 15 × 33 cm (approximately 16.1 × 5.9 × 13 inches). This must fit under the seat in front of you. Common examples include a small backpack, purse, or laptop sleeve that meets WestJet's requirements.
Checked bags on WestJet are not included in the base fare and must be purchased separately. Each checked bag on WestJet can weigh up to 23 kg (51 lb). Additional bag fees on WestJet: Overweight or oversized bags: $100-$118 CAD per item.
WestJet allows checked bags up to 157 cm (62 inches) in total linear dimensions. The maximum weight is 23 kg (51 lb).
WestJet does not publicly specify a carry-on weight limit, but your bag must fit in the overhead bin. We recommend keeping it under 10 kg (22 lb) to be safe on WestJet flights.
Yes, WestJet charges for checked baggage. Checked bags are not included in the base fare and must be purchased separately. WestJet baggage fees: Overweight or oversized bags: $100-$118 CAD per item
To avoid extra baggage fees on WestJet: pack light and use only the free carry-on allowance (56 × 36 × 22 cm); maximize your personal item space; book a fare that includes checked baggage if you need it; weigh and measure your bags at home before traveling; consider upgrading your WestJet fare (Prepay online up to 24 hours before flight for lowest price on first or second checked bags). Planning ahead with WestJet can save you significant fees at the airport.
| Metric | WestJet | Industry Average | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Size | 56 × 36 × 22 cm | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | Average |
| Personal Item | Included | Usually included | Above avg |
| Checked Bag | Included | Varies by airline | Above avg |
| Checked Bag Weight | 23 kg | 23 kg | Above avg |
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