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Air Canada vs WestJet: baggage fees compared
In short: WestJet's checked bag starts cheaper than Air Canada's when added online; both include a cabin bag. Prices vary by route and date: these are the ranges each airline publishes.
| Air Canada | WestJet | |
|---|---|---|
| Checked online | ≈€80.25 to €96.30 / ≈£67.43 to £80.92 | ≈€50.77 to €59.65 / ≈£42.66 to £50.12 |
| Checked at the airport | not published | ≈€66.63 to €78.69 / ≈£55.99 to £66.12 |
| Cabin bag | included (free) | included (free) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 40 × 23 cm | 56 × 23 × 36 cm |
| Free personal item | 43 × 33 × 16 cm | 41 × 15 × 33 cm |
| Seat | ≈€22.29 to €133.75 / ≈£18.73 to £112.39 | ≈€3.17 to €253.84 / ≈£2.66 to £213.30 |
From each airline's own price pages: Air Canada checked 2026-10-21, WestJet checked 2026-10-21.
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