Standard, preferred and emergency exit are available for preselection. I spoke to ej via twitter about this and they advised me that when i check in online, i can allocate seats using their bookings and that i did not have to use onthebeach. Question flying westjet with 2 kids in car seats, dh and my. The emergency exit seats are available online through westjet. Your contact information and westjet rewards number can be changed or revised in a selfserve platform on my trips.
You are right the travel agent should know that stuff. The app is now displaying low fares for great destinations go ahead and book your next flight with ease. Thats because when you go through the steps to put in your. Seats can be chosen when you book or later via the easyjet app or through manage bookings. In fact i just called the special gold line for westjet and theyve confirmed no we dont get early access to them. Retrieve your vacations itinerary eticket and select your seat using our selfserve platform. Westjet advance seat s selections cancun forum tripadvisor. Most airlines allow you to request your seat soon after you have completed your online booking.
Its free to book your seat within 24 hours of your flight, but by then seat. If you do not prebook seats for your group, you may have to rely on the kindness of other passengers to swap seats in order to sit together. Otherwise, the seats are pretty much all the same other than plus and in my view arent worth the cost. Westjet introduces preferred seating flyertalk forums.
Up until this point, it had always given me a cost to book the adult seats and the kids were free. Your digit ticket number can be found on your econfirmation or itinerary. Westjet is reminding agents and their clients that they can easily pre purchase seats on its web site for both gds and westjet vacations bookings. On tripadvisor s cuba travel forum, travellers are asking questions and offering advice on topics like can we prebook our seats.
Got a message saying itinerary doesnt qualify for online changes. Westjet makes it easy because there are ways to search the site by companion voucher or westjet dollars as well, but if youd rather call the westjet travel centre and book with the assistance of a westjet agent, then you can still use your rewards and the. Seats in premium on flights operated by westjet encore and westjet link do not have extra legroom or space seats in premium onboard our 737 aircraft may be equipped with a middle seat blocker or feature new 2x2 seating, which is being reconfigured across the 737 fleet in 20192020. What really sets them apart is the middle seat or lack of one.
May 02, 2017 as you can see, there are three rows of plus seats at the front of the cabin, and this seems to be the case on all westjet 737 flights. If you book a flight through the airline directly or through a third party, you can usually see how many seats are left on the flight. Standard, preferred and emergency exit are available for pre selection for a higher fee relative to econo. Westjet westjet rewards westjet introduces preferred seating while official word in the form of a press release isnt out yet it seems westjet is fallowing other airlines and as 5th dec. Flying westjet with 2 kids in car seats, dh and my dog. The agent should have linked teh two reservations but didnt. You can also do this for free when you checkin, but i really really prefer aisle seats and dont want to risk not getting one by waiting until checkin. If the infant is less than 8 days old, you should talk with your pediatrician first since the changes of air pressure can cause ear. Officially called westjet plus, this premium economy service is available at the time of booking but for an overinflated price. Westjet plus seats are no different than those found in economy aside from a little more legroom 36 inches. Premium, premiumflex, business and businessflex can choose their seat in. The site seems to indicate you can check in online and book seats 24 hours before the flight or at the airport. Including tax, the total cost to upgrade was 70usd per person. Westjet seat selection page 2 the dis disney discussion.
You can choose where youd like to sit for a small fee. To select a seat or add seats to your booking, please visit my trips or contact westjet vacations at 18777377001 between the hours of 6 a. The day before when i went to check in, i found out that we were separated with teh children in sep areas of the plane than us with no ability to change seats. Your booking number is located in the confirmation email we sent you. Seat selection on delta flight operated by westjet. Fees apply to flights operated by air canada, air canada rouge or an air canada express carrier. On bookings with more than one passenger, allocated seats must be selected for all passengers on the booking otherwise we cannot allow any allocated seats to be purchased. I did not pay extra to book seats when we made our reservation. Can i choose to purchase a seat after my initial booking. For infants occupying their own seat, westjet requires you to use an approved restraint system. There is a risk of not getting your choice of aislemiddlewindow, of course. How to find out how many seats are left on any flight.
Qatar airways reservations agents and travel agents will also be able to book p referred s eat s by contacting the nearest qatar airways office or calling our c ontact c entre. If you dont select a seat, the staff will do it for you when checking in. Today we have come along to ej to prebookallocate seats via ej bookings but there is no option. Westjet seat selection the dis disney discussion forums. Westjet flying with babies best airplane seats seatmaestro. Economy class passengers have two fare options to choose from, econo and flex. Westjet vacations pre booking seats playa del carmen forum. Also, not sure why this happened, but i attempted to select seats for my flights a few days before i left on westjet and it allowed me to select my seats for free. Jan 06, 2020 also, not sure why this happened, but i attempted to select seats for my flights a few days before i left on westjet and it allowed me to select my seats for free. Westjet is reminding agents and their clients that they can easily prepurchase seats on its web site for both gds and westjet vacations bookings. Jan 06, 2020 we typically book economy or whatever they call the fare about basic economy and pre purchase seats. In addition, infant seats are not allowed in the row directly in front of or directly behind an exit. Well be travelling on westjet soon for the first time. Skip seat selection and have your seat assigned automatically at time of check in.
Westjet westjet rewards tips for getting plus seats at check in. Jan 08, 2018 westjet is reminding agents and their clients that they can easily prepurchase seats on its web site for both gds and westjet vacations bookings. In addition, you can select your p referred s eat s when you check in online, up to 90 minutes prior to your flights departure. Flight segments are identified by a change in flight number, with each new flight number representing a flight segment. Standard, preferred and emergency exit are available for preselection for a higher fee relative to econo. When do i need to arrive at the airport for my westjet ws flight. First on the yegyyc leg westjet without telling us bumped us out of our prepurchased seats across the aisle from my parents and put in near the back of the plane. I generally will pre pay for exit row seats as theyre worth it.
For canadians, do you prefer westjet or air canada to. Bags can only be checked in a max of 5 hours before flight departure time. You can manage flights booked in my trips by using your reservation code and last name. I generally will prepay for exit row seats as theyre worth it. You can t pre book plus unless you are on a plus fare, but you can buy at check in. Another step you can take to ensure you sit with your travel companions is to book all your seats on the same itinerary, says mable tang of. Westjet offers a dine anytime service allowing you to choose from a selection of salads as well as main courses and desserts from their restaurant inspired menu. Sign in to retrieve your trips or search using your reservation code. You can now upload your travel documents and make special service requests online, to ensure a quick and easy check in at the airport. Westjet advance seat selection the dis disney discussion. I am hoping to get the plus seats at check in with additional.
Westjet lets you pick your seats for free 24 hours in advance if you do the online check in. Westjet flying with babies what restrictions apply on westjet flights regarding infants. Watch out if youre traveling with infants and have pre. One of our newest updates can be found in my trips in the westjet app, which now allows you to prepurchase your inflight meal directly from the app. When i flew with my son on westjet i could have used the free selection, i called in, but they put families at the back of the plane which is not the best place to be for kiddo who gets airsick. So, was it worth paying 70usd to upgrade on a three hour, 1,250 mile flight. Compare prices on westjet premium flights with skyscanner.
Seats can be selected in advance when you book your flight, or at any time up to 24 hours of your flight, by using manage trips. Lufthansa hon circle members and senators travelling with up to three companions can reserve seats free of charge on medium and longhaul flights operated by lufthansa, lufthansa regional and lufthansa cityline in all booking classes. If travel is involved, the sooner you and your family decide whos hosting christmas this year, the better. Your 5 or 6 character reservation code can be found on your econfirmation, itinerary or checkin reminder. Value like art is subjective and what is a reasonable cost to one consumer is an impossible extravagance to another but there can be few who would disagree on the overall affordability of last minute upgrades to westjets roomier economy cabin called plus as its a fraction of the regular price with almost all the perks. Do i get seat selection at no charge when i purchase from delta since im buying a dl. Sign in to book faster, use travel bank credits and earn westjet dollars. Westjet flies to some 80 destinations in north america, central america, and the caribbean and partners with u. You can request a bassinet seat when you book your flight, but to guarantee a bassinet, you should go to any westjet counter at the airport. What happens if i forgot to select my seat when booking an.
As you can see, there are three rows of plus seats at the front of the cabin, and this seems to be the case on all westjet 737 flights. Gold gets no early access to the plus seats unless we want to book them like everyone else at the full price. No, you dont need an account to book or manage a flight with westjet. Request and reserve seats in advance everyone has a different idea of the perfect seat, which is why most airlines let you choose your own. Westjet westjet rewards delta ticket, westjet metal seat selection. Lap children and infant seats are not allowed in exit rows. The 12 truths about booking christmas flights westjet blog. If i buy a ticket on a westjet flight crossborder but i buy it from delta and therefore with a dl flight number. You can change or cancel your flights online, with a few exceptions. Flights are available for purchase on as far out as 330 days in advance. Westjet vacations pre booking seats playa del carmen.
Westjet announced the launch of westjet plus, a new tier of premium seating located in the first three rows of its boeing 737 aircraft. This is more or less a block of that centre seat, since the centre seats are the last to be booked. Take advantage of fare bundle benefits with advance seat selection for standard seats in econoflex, or preferred seats in premium and business. I have a couple questions for anyone that has travelled with them before. The second trip we had only two tickets with points on westjet and purchased the other two. Flights between middecember and the end of the first week in january sell out very fast. Many long time fans of westjet are horrified they have gone to a multi tier fare system, but its the current reality. Westjet westjet rewards cant preselect seats tried to buy seat selection today on an upcoming flight yycyhz. The fleet includes both boeing 737s and bombardier prop jets. Westjet airlines airline meals information for passengers. To view your vacations itinerary eticket, please have your sevendigit booking number e.
It may be free or extra, depending on your or the airlines circumstances. Apparently there is some westjet guideline that says you can not sit in certain areas of the plane with your infants. Our leather seats offered reasonable legroom and were averagesized in width. Mar 31, 2019 westjet makes it easy because there are ways to search the site by companion voucher or westjet dollars as well, but if youd rather call the westjet travel centre and book with the assistance of a westjet agent, then you can still use your rewards and the companion voucher. Ive never had a problem getting seats together if thats what you are worried about. In fact, no one under the age of 15 is allowed in the exit rows. How to find out how many seats are left on any flight usa today. Look like the flight is sold out, ie not for sale anymore. You can always contact westjet for more information. I believe you can book your seats online 24 hours before you depart. I usually book my hotel and air separate and pre book my seats when i book my flight. I wish we did get that as i would use it each time i fly, but we dont. Passengers who book a seat in plus will have access to priority security screening lines when and where available at airports, as well as priority boarding and dedicated access to overhead bins. Infants children under 2 years of age may only travel on the lap of a passenger aged 12 years or older, or in a separate seat secured in an approved child restraint system.
Hi all, family of three flying ws first time this friday. To make booking easier, earn westjet dollars and use westjet dollars to pay for flights online, sign up for westjet rewards. Yes, although you can purchase a seat at the time of booking, if you decide not to and later change your mind, you can add on a reserved seat to. The only thing ive noticed is most of the seats in the front of the plane are taken, even if i chose right at the 24 hour mark. As you go through the booking process you will get to a place to choose seats, it should give you the prices there.
This feature was temporarily unavailable for gds bookings due to some technical difficulties, but is up and running again, offering agents and their clients more convenience and flexibility when it comesmore. You cant select your seat on the delta website, but for a fee can select your seat via westjet. If you purchased a ticket already, youre 98% guaranteed a seat in the plane. Advance seat reservation for economy class passengers. An advance seat reservation is possible in economy class under the following conditions. Can i still select my seat if i dont want to pay the fee. Please enter your reservation code retrieve reservation. There is an option through onthebeach but it is in excess of. Please call 1888westjet 18889378538 to cancel, if your booking was purchased with cash. Pre booking seats via easyjet air travel forum tripadvisor. Its cheaper, obviously, to book basic and wait, but my wife likes some assurance as to where were sitting and so its an acceptable cost for us. There are currently 7 plus seats that are not assigned out of the 12. You may also request a specific preference such as aisle, middle, window, closer to exitlavat.