Westjet Flying With Pets
Only domesticated dogs cats birds chinchillas guinea pigs hedgehogs and rabbits are allowed.
Westjet flying with pets. Carry on pets small dogs cats and household birds can travel in the cabin for a one way fee collected at check in. Passengers are permitted to travel with 1 pet each. Pets must be in good health and older than eight weeks. We ll need to know approximate dimensions and weight with your pet inside.
Westjet cargo accepts pets travelling unaccompanied on domestic flights only. Pets that meet the following qualifications can travel as checked baggage. If traveling in cabin they must remain under the seat in front of you. Whenever possible westjet cargo plans to ship live animals on a non stop or direct flight however we will allow live animals on a flight with a maximum of one connection.
If you check in without requesting space for your pet s 48 hours before departure you may not be permitted to travel with your pet s as we limit the number of pets permitted on each flight. Your pet can comfortably remain in its kennel for the entire flight. Westjet cannot assume responsibility for pets that are not accepted for travel. There are limits on the number of cargo pets per flight.
On weekends pets may only be booked on direct flights. Animals traveling in the cabin have a fee of 50 59 each way. Aggressive pets or those under distress may be. When your pet flies westjet they re our guest too.
They must be able to fit in a small ventilated pet carrier that fits under the seat in front of you. Pets in cabin kennels will count as your one carry on item. Type of animal breed age weight name finding the right kennel if you have a kennel great. They must remain in their kennels at all times.
Westjet cannot assume responsibility for pets that are not accepted for travel. If you wish to transport an unaccompanied pet within canada contact westjet cargo for rates and information at 1 866 952 2746 1 866 wjcargo. Please contact us for details. Westjet welcomes a number of different pets dogs cats rabbits and some types of bird to join you in the cabin.
The following conditions of acceptance apply on flights operated by westjet.