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WestJet was established in 1996 and is known as WestJet Airlines Ltd. It provides both chartered and scheduled flights to several cities across Canada, Mexico, USA and Caribbean. It presently is the second biggest airline in Canada.

Major Destinations covered by Westjet


WestJet Profile
The hubs of WestJet are Toronto Pearson International Airport and Calgary International Airport. Its focus cities are Edmonton International Airport, Vancouver International Airport, Halifax Stanfield International Airport and Winnipeg International Airport. Its head offices are at Calgary, Alberta. Its co-founder and Chairman of Board of Directors is Clive Beddoe and its President cum CEO is Gregg Saretsky.

WestJet Partners
WestJet has codesharing deals with Cathay Pacific and American Airlines. It also has interline agreements with Air France, Japan Airlines, British Airways, KLM, China Airlines, Qantas and Delta Air Lines.

WestJet Check In Rules
Passengers can perform web, kiosk and mobile check in services within a time span of 24 hours to 60 minutes before the flight departs. However, in case of domestic WestJet flights it is better to be at the airport 90 minutes before take off. This time goes up to 2 hours for international flights.

The minimum time for passengers of domestic flights is 45 minutes before the flight leaves and an hour prior to departure for international flights. Passengers are supposed to be at boarding gates 10 minutes before take off for all flights. They are also required to keep important documents handy so that they are allowed to board the flight.

WestJet Baggage Rules
Passengers are allowed to take two carry on items on board and both of them need to be 22 pounds each. Two bags of 50 pounds each are allowed as checked baggage and two more can be taken after paying additional fee. The maximum limit for excess baggage is 50 to 100 pounds. Sports goods are allowed in exchange of extra payment.

WestJet Rules
Children under 2 years old are allowed to travel without fares. However, proper documentation is needed for them and they need to be carried on lap. Children between 2 -11 years need to be accompanied by someone who is at least 12 years old.

Pregnant women can travel at any time during their gestation but if the period has exceeded 32 weeks a doctor’s certificate would be required. Every passenger can carry 2 pets with themselves - cats, rabbits, dogs and birds are allowed. Group bookings are provided for at least 10 people.

WestJet Reward Programs
WestJet offers a couple of reward programs - Frequent Guest Program and West Jet RBC MasterCard. With the Frequent Guest Program passengers can keep earning dollars even as they avail the airline's services. The West Jet RBC MasterCard provides a maximum bonus of 350 dollars.

WestJet Web Services
Passengers can avail the online check in facilities from WestJet within a time span of 24 hours to an hour prior to take off. They can also print their boarding passes through this service. Travelers can also get information on flight status and itineraries.

People with WestJet IDs can cancel or change their bookings and get access to their travel banks. They can also choose their seats or get print outs of their schedules. These services are provided as part of the Manage My Trip services.

WestJet In Flight Services
As part of its in flight services WestJet provides various facilities for its passengers:
  • Live Seatback TV - includes latest movies
  • Up! magazine
  • Buy on board - includes snacks, earbuds, beverages, blankets and premium earbuds
WestJet Business Facilities
WestJet provides several business services that make it an attractive proposition for business entities:
  • No overbooking
  • Competitive pricing
  • Low cancellation charges
  • Online check in facilities
  • Proper time maintenance
  • Convenient transfer of credit
WestJet Travel Insurance
The travel insurance services of WestJet are provided in partnership with RBC Insurance. The following programs are provided:
  • Deluxe Package
  • Non-medical Package
  • Travel within Canada Package
  • Cancellation and Interruption Plan
  • Classic Medical Package


WestJet Vacations
In addition to its flights WestJet also offers several holiday packages:
  • Orlando Vacation Homes Bronze
  • Riviera Maya Gran Bahia Principe Coba
  • Montego Bay Breezes Trelawny
  • Puerto Vallarta Golden Crown Paradise
  • Punta Cana Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro
WestJet Special Services
The Canadian carrier offers car rental services in association with National Car Rental. It also provides hotel booking services along with InterContinental Hotels group and its partner hotels.

Following are WestJet's airport parking services and their locations:
  • Park2Go Airport Parking Valet Service - available at Calgary International Airport
  • Toronto Pearson Parking - available at Toronto Pearson International Airport
  • jetSet - available at Edmonton International Airport
  • Park 'N Fly - available at Vancouver, Ottawa, Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto, and Halifax Airports
The JetMail facility enables users to receive early information on best travel offers and low fares in the locations being served the budget carrier.

WestJet Airport Lounges
WestJet has established partnerships with several airport lounges where passengers have access to beverages, snacks, internet and meals:
  • Plaza Premium Lounge at Vancouver International Airport
  • Plaza Premium Lounge at Toronto International Airport
  • Chinook Lounge at Calgary International Airport
  • TD First Class Lounge at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport
  • Rocky Mountain Lounge at Calgary International Airport
  • V.I.P. Lounge at Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport
  • travel lounge by Palliser at Winnipeg International Airport
Destinations traveled by Westjet
CityCountry
Freeport Bahamas
Nassau Bahamas
Christ Church Barbados
George Town Cayman Islands
Cayo Coco Cuba
Holguín Cuba
Santa Clara Cuba
Varadero Cuba
La Romana Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata Dominican Republic
Punta Cana Dominican Republic
Samaná Dominican Republic
Montego Bay Jamaica
San Juan Puerto Rico
Sint Maarten Netherlands Antilles
VieuxSaint Lucia
Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands
Hamilton Bermuda
Calgary Canada
Edmonton Canada
Fort McMurray Canada
Grande Prairie Canada
Abbotsford Canada
Comox Canada
Kamloops Canada
Kelowna Canada
Prince George Canada
Vancouver Canada
Victoria Canada
Winnipeg Canada
Moncton Canada
Deer Lake Canada
St. John's Canada
Yellowknife Canada
Halifax Canada
CityCountry
Sydney Canada
Hamilton Canada
London Canada
KitchenerCanada
Ottawa Canada
Thunder Bay Canada
Toronto Canada
Windsor Canada
Charlottetown Canada
Montréal Canada
Québec City Canada
Regina Canada
Saskatoon Canada
Cancún Mexico
Cozumel Mexico
IxtapaMexico
Mazatlán Mexico
Puerto Vallarta Mexico
San José del Cabo Mexico
Fort LauderdaleUSA
Fort Myers USA
Honolulu USA
Kahului USA
Kalaoa USA
Lihue USA
Las Vegas USA
Los Angeles USA
Miami USA
Newark USA
Orange County USA
Orlando USA
Palm Springs USA
Phoenix USA
San Diego USA
San Francisco USA


WestJet Fleet
WestJet has 69 Boeing 737-700s that have highest individual capacities of 136 passengers. It also has 14 Boeing 737-800s by 166 people and 13 Boeing 737-600s that can ferry 119 people each.