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17 comments
Donna Hofferd
February 01, 2020
Can I pay for a check bag when I check in?
Jarrod West
February 02, 2020
Hi Donna,
Yes, you can pay for a bag when you check in.
Jacqueline
February 09, 2020
Hi. Is it cheaper to check in 2 bags 1 weighing 50 lb the 2nd bag weighing 20 lbs at $30 and $50 then it is to check in one overweight bag at $100 ?
Or does the two bags checked in cost $30 and $50 and the overweight charge of $100 totalling $180? Thank you
Catherine Luther
February 11, 2020
Hi Jacqueline,
The overweight charge is in addition to the initial baggage fee so it would be cheaper for you to purchase 2 bags.
Nina
July 05, 2020
My luggage was overweight by 4 lbs and I got charged $115.00.
Dave
July 21, 2020
Hi, do you know if I can pay baggage fee with westjet dollar?
Jarrod West
July 22, 2020
Hi Dave,
Yes, you should be able to pay your baggage fees with WestJet dollars. Thanks for reading!
Patricia
December 21, 2020
Can you provide info on Disability items such as a walker, wheelchair, scooter, etc? Others may want to know about baby strollers, car seats, and sports items, skis, golf clubs, surfboards, snowboards, electric scooters, bicycles, etc.
Jarrod West
December 21, 2020
Hi Patricia,
You can view WestJet’s policies on those items directly on their website at this link.
Patricia Manley
August 09, 2021
Can I check in a box if it is within the linear range?
Jarrod West
August 10, 2021
Hi Patricia,
If your box fits the size dimensions and weight allowance, then yes you should be able to check it.
shuen
September 03, 2021
These are one-way prices, right?
Jarrod West
September 03, 2021
Hi Shuen,
Yes, the prices listed are one-way prices.
Idalmys Lippens
October 25, 2021
Can I pay for my luggage with my travel bank credit?
Jarrod West
October 26, 2021
Hi Idalmys,
Yes, you should be able to pay for your luggage with your travel bank funds. Safe travels!
Angella Lamarche
June 20, 2023
I just checked in and got charged for bags even though I purchased my ticket with my WestJet Elite card.
Keri Stooksbury
June 20, 2023
Hi Angella – Contact information for WestJet directly can be found at https://www.westjet.com/en-us/contact/phone. Thanks for reading!
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