WestJet

From a traveler’s perspective WestJet operates as a hybrid carrier: it combines competitive, low-fare-style pricing on many routes with optional paid extras and premium seating on longer flights. The airline is best known for a strong domestic network across Canada, broad service to the United States, and seasonal/leisure routes to sun destinations, supplemented by some long-range flights.

WestJet is not a member of one of the major global airline alliances; it uses codeshares and bilateral partnerships to expand its network and offers a loyalty program for repeat customers.

WestJet Rewards - WestJet's frequent flyer program

WestJet’s loyalty program is called WestJet Rewards. Members earn a rewards currency on WestJet flights and from participating partners that can be redeemed toward WestJet fares and fees, with earning rates and redemption values tied to fare type and partner activity. The program includes tiered benefits for frequent flyers, and for travelers who fly WestJet often it is generally worthwhile to credit flights to the program; casual or one-off travelers should compare partner credit options to maximize value.

Where WestJet Flies

WestJet’s network centers on its main operating bases at Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), with services that focus on Canada-wide domestic connectivity and extensive transborder routes to the United States. The airline also operates a sizable leisure network to Mexico and the Caribbean and offers longer-range services on certain routes using its widebody capacity. WestJet extends its reach through codeshares and commercial partnerships, so connections booked through partner airlines can provide additional destinations beyond WestJet’s own schedule.

Hubs

• Calgary International Airport · YYC
• Toronto Pearson International Airport · YYZ

Aircraft and Cabin Classes

WestJet’s flying is built around Boeing narrowbodies for short- and medium-haul services and a small number of widebodies for longer-range routes. The airline operates variants of the Boeing 737 family for most domestic and transborder flights, while larger widebody aircraft are used on extended-range and charter services. Cabin configurations typically include a main Economy cabin and a higher-tier cabin on select aircraft and routes that offer extra legroom and enhanced service; long-haul aircraft deploy a premium/business-type cabin with larger seats and more recline. Seat pitch and amenities vary by aircraft type and route, so check the seat map and onboard offerings for your specific flight.

Aircraft types operated: Boeing 737-200, Boeing 737-600, Boeing 737 MAX, Boeing 767

Tips for Flying WestJet

• Check the fare inclusions carefully before booking-carry-on allowances and checked-bag inclusion vary by fare and route.
• Select seats early if you care about location or extra legroom, as cheaper fares often charge for advance seat selection.
• Allow extra connection time at major Canadian hubs like Calgary (YYC) and Toronto Pearson (YYZ), especially for tight domestic-to-international connections.
• Credit frequent WestJet flying and partner spend to WestJet Rewards if you fly the airline regularly; otherwise compare earn options with credit-card partners before choosing where to credit.