Westjet Flying With Pets

The following conditions of acceptance apply on flights operated by westjet.

Westjet flying with pets. Westjet cannot assume responsibility for pets that are not accepted for travel. Pets that meet the following qualifications can travel as checked baggage. Your pet can comfortably remain in its kennel for the entire flight. Know where we ship pets check your destination or our flight schedule have your pet s information ready type of animal breed age weight name type of animal breed age weight name bring the right kennel check our guidelines gather required.

Only domesticated dogs cats birds chinchillas guinea pigs hedgehogs and rabbits are allowed. As soon as we got in line there was a westjet agent by our side with the paperwork partially filled in a few easy questions and it was done. Aggressive pets or those under distress may be. Pets must be in good health and older than eight weeks.

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. Westjet cargo accepts pets travelling unaccompanied on domestic flights only. We traveled on jan 16th with a large dog and crate. Passengers are permitted to travel with 1 pet each.

Fido must be small enough to fit in a carrier underneath the seat in front of you. Westjet cannot assume responsibility for pets that are not accepted for travel. Reviewed january 20 2017. Animals traveling in the cabin have a fee of 50 59 each way.

What you need to book your pet with westjet cargo. 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. On weekends pets may only be booked on direct flights. If traveling in cabin they must remain under the seat in front of you.

They must remain in their kennels at all times. There are limits on the number of cargo pets per flight.