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WestJet Pet Policy and Travel Fees

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Westjet Pet Policy

If you want to travel with your pet and have booked a WestJet airline reservation, you are saved. Because WestJet is a cost-effective airline. Now let's take a look at Westjet's pet policy.

Westjet Pet Policy

WestJet allows pets in the cabin and checked baggage. Types of pets allowed are cats, rabbits, dogs, small birds, chinchillas, guinea pigs, and hedgehogs. However, some are allowed in the cabin and some are not. For the reservation of your pets, you need to do it by calling the WestJet reservation number as they don't allow pet reservations online. The WestJet pet reservation contact number is 1(888) 748-0704. One passenger can bring one pet with them.

Under the rules of WestJet pet policy, the number of pets allowed in one aircraft is limited, that is why airlines reserve for pets on a first come first basis. There is a size and weight limitation for you which must be followed. Find out the Westjet pet's dimensions and weight rules below.

What are Westjet Pets in Cabin Rules?

In the cabin, your pet will stay under the seat in front of you so your pet must be small enough to fit there. As per WestJet animal policy, your pet must be in its carrier during the whole flight and your carrier’s dimensions should not exceed: 41 cm x 25.4 cm x 16" L x 10" W x 8.5" H, or 21.5 cm.

As per Westjet's pet policy, the animals allowed in the cabin are as follows:

Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Birds

The integration of the pet's weight along with the carrier should be not more than 22 lbs. (10 kg). How should the pet’s carrier be? Well, first of all things your pet should not feel suffocated in it, that is why, the carrier should have proper ventilation. It should be waterproof and should have enough space for the pet to move around and lie down in it. Hard-sided carriers are not allowed in the cabin.

Westjet Pets as Checked Baggage

If your pet is big and does not fit under the criteria of Westjet pets in cabin rules, then you will have to fly your pet as checked baggage. Also when you are taking a long flight then WestJet might suggest you check your pet. As per Westjet's pet policy, the pets allowed as checked baggage are dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, chinchillas, guinea pigs, and hedgehogs.

The weight and size limit for Westjet pets as checked baggage is as follows:

Pet + Carrier = not more than 45 kg (100 lbs).
Maximum Carrier size = 40" L x 27" W x 30" H (101 cm L x 68 cm W x 76 cm H)

One carrier can have two pets as long as the pets are of compatible species/same species and per pet is not more than 14kg. You should inform the airline 48 hours before departure that you are traveling with a pet and want to fly it as checked baggage.

Westjet Cargo Pets

WestJet allows all types of domestic pets in the cargo hold. You can book your pet's reservation for cargo by contacting the WestJet cargo pet team at 1(888) 748-0704. As per WestJet pet policy, your pet must be at least 8 weeks old and should be completely weaned for traveling. Also, different places have different pet rules so please be aware of them before flying with your pet.

The weight limitation for Westjet cargo pets is 72.5 kg (160 lbs). Two pets can be in one carrier if they are of compatible species and weigh no more than 14 kg each.

6 Carrier Requirements for Westjet Cargo Pets

In the cargo, the temperature and pressure are maintained but as your pet is going to fly along with goods, the carrier should be strong enough. So that your pet is not harmed under the good's weight. The carrier for cargo pets as per WestJet pet policy should have properties like:

hard and strong
Non-collapsible
Ventilated from all sides
Leakproof
Having a spring-loaded lock on the door
Should have food and water bowl attached to the carrier

Document Requirement for Pet Travel in WestJet

According to WestJet animal policy, the in-cabin, checked baggage, and cargo hold document requirements for international flights are different and as follows:

Westjet pets in a cabin: Rabies vaccination certificate of at least 30 days before departure date for international flights.

Checked baggage: Form of ‘Live animal handling declaration’ and other forms like service animal form if applicable.

Westjet cargo pets: A health certificate saying the pet is healthy and can fly for so and so hours issued before 10 days of departure. Vaccination certificates and pet passports.

How much is Westjet's pet fee?

As per WestJet pet policy, the Westjet pets in cabin fee:

for travel within or between Canada and the US is $50 to CAD 59/USD
Travel between Canada/U.S. and all other destinations outside the U.S. is $100 to CAD 118/USD.

As per WestJet pet policy, the Westjet pet checked baggage fee:

for travel within or between the U.S. and Canada is $100 to CAD 118/USD,
travel between Canada and the U.S. and all destinations outside the U.S. is $200 - CAD 236/USD.

What is the Westjet Dog Policy?

WestJet does not allow emotional support animals inside the cabin anymore as per the new rules of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). As for service animals, passengers with disabilities can bring service animals with them for assistance in the cabin. Service dogs must be individually trained in service dog training. As per Westjet Dog Policy, one service dog is allowed with one passenger with a disability. However, if you are traveling to or from the U.S., two service dogs are allowed in the cabin.