WestJet

WestJet Airlines is a Canadian low-cost carrier that provides scheduled and charter air service to 90 destinations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

The airline is a public company with more than 10,000 employees and is not part of any airline alliance. It operates three variants of the Boeing 737 next generation family, and has announced plans to acquire four Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. The airline's headquarters is located next to the Calgary International Airport in Alberta.

Founded in 1996, WestJet Airlines is currently the second-largest Canadian air carrier after Air Canada. It operates an average of 425 flights and carries over 45,000 passengers every day. In 2013, WestJet carried 18.5 million passengers, making it the ninth-largest airline in North America by number of passengers carried.

WestJet has two main hubs: Calgary International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport. The focus cities of WestJet are Edmonton International Airport, Vancouver International Airport and Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. The company slogan is "Owners Care". Its frequent flyer programme is called WestJet Rewards. WestJet currently has codeshare agreements with Air France, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, British Airways, KLM, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Qantas, etc. WestJet is a member of Oneworld Alliance.

WestJet-Baggage Allowance

Westjet baggage policy allow passengers to travel with one carry-on item (suitcase, backpack or bag and a personal item (small purse, laptop bag, mobility or child restraint device. For parents travelling with infants, a diaper bag is permitted over and above the carry-on allowance.

Guests travelling within Canada or between Canada and the United States on an Economy fare who check one bag will be charged $25.

Guests will be able to pay for checked baggage within 24 hours before their flight through the web, mobile, kiosks, or at an airport check-in counter.

WestJet-Check-in Requirements

WestJet Airlines online check-inserviceis available on the official website, and its Android app or iOS app, from 24 hours to 60 minutes before you fly. You can select a free seat (on qualifying flights and get your boarding pass.

You must bring your boarding pass and passport to the airport at least 60 minutes prior to flights within Canada and 90 minutes prior to scheduled USA/international flights.

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