Baggage Policy and Seat Selection – Onboard WestJet Flights

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Baggage and seat selection on board WestJet

For Sunwing Vacations package customers travelling on or after May 29, 2025, flights will be on board WestJet. This section includes helpful information regarding baggage policies and seat selection options, as well as related pricing.

Baggage

Sunwing Vacations package customers travelling on board WestJet from November 25, 2025, onwards will be entitled to one free personal item, one free carry-on item and one free checked baggage.

Please refer to the descriptions below for more information, including bag dimensions and pricing.

Pre-purchase baggage or call the Sales Centre at 1-877-786-9464

Baggage options

Personal item

One complimentary personal item. Must fit under the seat in front of you. Examples include a briefcase or purse.

Carry-on baggage

One complimentary carry-on bag. Must fit in the overhead bin. Examples include a backpack, bag or small suitcase.

Checked baggage

One complimentary checked bag. Any checked bag exceeding the size or weight allowance is subject to all applicable oversized weight and size restrictions and fees.

Additional baggage information

Baggage offers and pricing

First check bag free

First checked bag for each traveller is on us when travelling on a Sunwing vacation package on board WestJet. E-packages and flight-only bookings excluded. Offer applicable to one checked bag per person. Additional checked bags, as well as oversized checked bags, will incur additional fees.

Free for qualified bookings

Online

Book through Manage My Booking or via the Sales Centre up to 24 hours before departure and save money when checking up to two bags. The first checked bag is available for purchase from $45 plus tax, while the second checked bag is available for purchase from $60 plus tax.

From$45

To$60

plus tax per bag

Web check-in

Purchase up to four checked bags at web check-in within 24 hours of departure. The first checked bag is available for purchase from $60 plus tax, the second checked bag is available for purchase from $75 plus tax, while third and fourth bags are available for purchase from $200 plus tax.

From$60

To$200

plus tax per bag

At the airport

Checked bags can be purchased upon check-in at the airport. The first checked bag is available for purchase from $70 plus tax, the second checked bag is available for purchase from $85 plus tax, while the third and fourth bags are available for purchase from $210 plus tax. Oversize or overweight bags are subject to additional charges, starting from $150 plus tax.

From$70

To$210

plus tax per bag

Please note: WestJet Rewards members cannot earn or use their member benefits, such as advanced seat selection, and first and second checked bags free, on a Sunwing Vacations package. For more information on WestJet points redemption, visit our FAQs.

Seat selection

Premium and Extended Comfort seats are not currently available. Our flights will continue to operate with an all-economy seat configuration for the summer season.

Sunwing Vacations package customers can pre-select their seats up to 24 hours before departure through Manage My Booking or by calling the Sunwing Sales Centre. Within 24 hours of departure, seats can be selected through WestJet’s web check-in option. Fees may apply for seat selection based on the fare purchased and the location of the seat on the aircraft.

Pre-select your seats or call the Sales Centre at 1-877-786-9464

Standard economy

Standard economy seats are located throughout the cabin and includes aisle, middle and window seat options.

From$30

To$45

Exit row

Exit row seating is available in standard economy and includes extra legroom.

From$80

To$130

Extended comfort

Limited Extended Comfort seating available on select flight routes and includes perks like extra space, priority boarding and priority access to overhead bins.

From$90

To$140

Premium cabin

More leg room, more comfort, more premium service.

Your vacation doesn’t just start when you touch down in destination – it begins the moment you step on the plane. Get the comfort you’re looking for and an experience you’re sure to enjoy with our Premium cabin.

Benefits

More seat comfort with extra leg, elbow room and no middle seat
Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Exclusive snacks included on all flights and hot meals on flights over 2.5 hours
Two (2) checked bags included with every Premium booking
Priority check-in
Priority baggage handling
Priority security screening
Priority boarding

Children and family

Whether you prefer the window or the aisle, get the spot you want on board by selecting your seat in advance!

Travelling with kids under the age of 14 and don’t want to pre-select your seat? We’ve got you. We’ll make every effort to seat you together on board, free of charge. You’ll be notified of your assigned seating at check-in.