WestJet Airlines

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3 star Skytrax Rating
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Seat Comfort 12345
Staff Service 12345
Value for Money 12345
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10/10

"I can travel comfortably"

(Canada)

Verified Review | Calgary to Grand Prairie. I have flown with WestJet Airlines a few times now. I use a wheelchair and can only walk a few steps. I can not use the steps on the plane. They have always gladly supplied a ramp for me. The staff both in the terminal and on the plane could not be more helpful and courteous. Never have I been made to feel like I was an inconvenience to them. Last year I fell as I was coming out the door of the plane. I was quickly assisted up and into my chair. Nothing hurt but my pride. The next morning I received a call to see how I was and if there were any after effects. I thought this was a very nice unexpected jesture. When traveling alone. They escort me through check in and security and get me to my gate. The only negative thing I have to say is that the area I was left in in encores waiting area. Was very cold (this was in the Calgary airport) you could see your breath. Even when traveling with someone. They assist with pushing me up and down the ramp. Can't say enough about how it makes me feel that I know I can travel comfortably and on my own if needed.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteCalgary to Grand Prairie
Date FlownJanuary 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
2/10

"Very bad experience"

(Canada)

Verified Review | Toronto to Montreal. Very bad experience. Arrived with SATA Airlines on January 10th to Toronto from Sao Miguel, Azores. SATA unfortunately partners with WestJet for Montreal travellers going to and from the Azores Islands. When we arrived at 6 PM from Azores, tired and jet lagged, we found out that WestJet had cancelled all flights to Montreal. Not a word of excuse, no help at all to contact a hotel, we had to insist to get a boarding card for this morning and were given a small card (flight interruption ) with a phone num to call but of course the nun was always busy. There were just a handful of STA passengers going to Montreal and Westjet not transfer us to Air Canada nor hellp us in any way to find or pay for a hotel. Air Canada was still flying to Montreal but Westjet cancelled due to weather conditions and does not help a handful of stranded passengers! The fact that the ground staff was of no help at all, that the number to call was always busy is inexcusable. We had to walk a long time in the airport to find WestJet counter but no help at all when we found them. They simply didn't care. My husband is an elderly man. No offer of complimentary meal, Hotel stay or ticket for any other trip ( not that we ever want to fly with them again) Very rude airline. We had heard so . Only reason we flew with WestJet is that they partner with SATA to fly to beautiful Azores. First and last time with this Airline. I am a frequent traveller and Aéroplan member with AC. We finally stayed at the hotel in the airport from where I am writing this review before returning to airport this morning.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteToronto to Montreal
Date FlownJanuary 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
4/10

"regretted flying with WestJet"

(United Kingdom)

Verified Review | We flew with Westjet from Calgary to Toronto, and then Toronto to London Gatwick on separate days. We've regretted flying with Westjet. We had to pay for almost everything (internet, inflight entertaintment and the food). The food, was a simple snack (Toronto to Gatwick) and no main meal provided. If you wanted you could pre-purchase these. We've bought food from the supermarkt or Tim Hortens for much less during both flights. We were glad the tickets prices were very low. Seats are not comfortable for a flight of more than 6 hours. Also no blanket or pillow provided.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteYYZ to LGW
Date FlownSeptember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
1/10

"cancelled due to insufficient staff"

(Canada)

Verified Review | Edmonton to Orlando via Toronto. Eight of us were booked to fly on Christmas Day to Orlando for a cruise departing on December 26. At 6am Christmas Day I received notice the flight was cancelled. We were later told it was due to insufficient numbers of staff. We immediately called Westjet and went to the airport. We were on hold for over two hours and stood in line the same amount of time. While in line we were told we were scheduled to depart on the next available flight on December 27th (thereby missing the cruise) and there was nothing more they would do. When we said we intended to make it to Toronto on our own dime to made the connection to Orlando we were told that those seats were no longer available as they had already began reselling that leg of our trip. We did make the cruise but no thanks to Westjet. In short, we chartered a private plane from Edmonton to Calgary, booked Air Canada tickets Calgary to Toronto and booked an Expedia package from Toronto to Montreal (via Westjet) to Atlanta to Orlando. We made the cruise at a cost of $25,000 for the 8 of us. Westjet gave me a travel credit for original $645 plane fare per person. So at least we are only out $20,000 due to a cancelled flight for insufficient staff. Never again.
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteYEG to MCO via YYZ
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
10/10

"I was very impressed"

(Canada)

Verified Review | Flew WestJet from Toronto to Abbotsford via Calgary. Crazy weather led to delayed flights and a bit of chaos. Both legs of the journey had other passengers who were completely unreasonable with WestJet staff but watching how the staff responded to them was impressive. They handled things calmly and professionally and made the effort to speak with customers who expressed disgust at the way their flights had gone. I was very impressed with the way WestJet dealt with their complaints as well as my own problems with my bags not making it on my flight because of a super short connection. Things don't always go perfectly and it's the way WestJet handles them that makes them stand out.
AircraftBoeing 737-800
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteYYZ to YXX via YYC
Date FlownJanuary 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
1/10

"disgusted by this experience"

(Canada)

Verified Review | Toronto to Calgary. I have never experienced such poor service with any company in my life. Upon arrival at my gate the WestJet agents were asking for volunteers to check carryons because it was a full flight and space would be limited inside of the plane. I decided to check my carryon and placed my bag with the other checked carryons and crew's luggage outside the door of the plane. It turns out there was plenty of room in the overhead compartments. After waiting for all of the luggage to come out on the carousel it was clear that my carryon as well as at least ten other passengers carryons were not there. I then proceeded to wait in line at Baggage Services to find out what was going on to be told that there wasn't enough room under the plane for the carryons so they were being sent on another flight. The clerk then proceeded to tell me that they would give me $100 voucher if I came back to pickup my bag or that they would be willing to deliver the bag to me later that night. I asked for the bag to be delivered and expressed my concerns about the efficiency of the process of checking carryons at the gate. Further I asked why they would make us wait at the airport for an additional hour to receive this information when we could have been told when we landed. She provided me with a guest services card and highlighted a phone number that I could call. This morning I received an email from Baggage Services asking for a detailed description of my bag (which I had already provided to the first clerk). I decided to call the number looking to speak to guest relations or a supervisor regarding my experience but was redirected 3 times spending about 45 minutes on hold. I finally got through to someone who transferred me back to Baggage. This woman really had no desire to hear me out, or consider the fact that their system might need to be reevaluated she robotically told me that they apologize that this happened but it is a reality of flying. When I ask to speak with a supervisor she told me she was the end of the line and there was nothing they were willing to do for me other than give me $100 for incidentals if I submit my receipt. I told her she wasn't hearing me out and that I was trying to explain that the process I went through needs to be re-evaluated. She told me again that it's a reality of flying and took no responsibility for the service I had received because seemingly this is normal treatment for their customers. I told her I would never fly WestJet again to which she said "that's fine, we will just reimburse you monetarily". I am disgusted by this entire experience and truly hope that WestJet re-evaluates this process and hires some people who actually care about their customers and look to better their business rather than cripple it.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteYYZ to YYC
Date FlownJanuary 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
1/10

"nothing except irresponsibility"

(United States)

Verified Review | WestJet cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Toronto with no reason given while all other airlines depart. We had to wait for another 4 hours to reschedule our flight to another day plus another 2 hours for our luggage to be picked up. No voucher for lunch / dinner. No voucher for taxi fares. No accomodation facility. Nothing except irresponsibility. Never fly with WestJet.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteLAX to YYZ
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
1/10

"the flight was half empty"

(United States)

Verified Review | I booked the WestJet Airlines flight from YYC to YZN for my family of 5. The flight was at 9.55pm, after we got on board, I noticed the flight was half empty, then after 20 minutes the captain announced that the flight is cancelled due to icy conditions at our destination of Yellowknife. When we got to Yellowknife the next day, we asked the taxi driver, they told us everything was normal and that there were plane landing up to 2 hours before our flights scheduled landing time. Overall I feel that WestJet was using the weather as excuse so they could save the flight cost for a half empty plane.
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteYYC to YZN
Date FlownNovember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
1/10

"powerless to offer customer care"

(Canada)

Verified Review | Kelowna to Brandon via Calgary. I was flying home over the holidays. My connecting flight was cancelled due to a storm. I was aware of the storm and checked the website before leaving at 4 in the morning for the airport. Both flights were still scheduled. After taking a $60 cab ride and passing through check-in and security, I received an email via phone that my connecting flight was indeed cancelled. This was 10 min before boarding my first flight and 4 hours before the scheduled connecting flight. I was given the option of returning to my hotel or getting on the flight. This would mean another $120 in cab fare, plus the hotel, and I wasn't even sure there would be a room, as this was over the Christmas holidays. I chose to get on the flight, which was boarding already and figure it out in Calgary. I went directly to 'customer care' upon arrival and my pleas for assistance were met with 'there's nothing we can do' and 'that's not our policy'. I spoke with five different westjet customer service employees during my 28 hours in the airport and their response was virtually identical. 'There was nothing they could do'. The employees of Calgary airport were far more helpful despite the fact that they had nothing to do with my travels. The westjet employees were unhelpful and apparently powerless to actually offer any customer care. I realize the holidays are an extremely busy time for these employees and they face countless disgruntled travellers, but a little would go a long way for this stranded traveller, and I was offered no compensation or assistance. I strongly suggest to westjet they review their customer service policy and staff. The replacement flight was delayed twice more than an hour and a half. Fortunately I didn't have any baggage to check, as the lineup for checking it was halfway down the terminal. The flights were adequate. On the first flight, the flight attendant walked right past me without asking if I would like anything when she was passing out the complimentary drinks. The second flight had much friendlier attendants, and I received a drink and pretzels. The seats on the second, smaller plane were brutally uncomfortable. There was no inflight entertainment, but as both flights were extremely short that was to be expected. The only sincere apology I received for the long delays and inconvenience were from the pilot of the second flight when he addressed the cabin as a whole. All in all, I would have arrived faster if I had taken a bus. I was made to feel as if it were me inconveniencing the staff when I asked for assistance.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteYLW to YBR via YYC
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
1/10

"staff not even close to sympathetic"

(Canada)

Verified Review | Vancouver to Edmonton with WestJet Airlines. Don't fly with them anymore due to a series of staff miscommunication and scheduling errors. Our entire flight has been cancelled after a 3 hour delay and because it is the holiday season they have already mentioned that hotels will likely not be an option even though the next flights aren't for 8 hours. Nowhere is open for food or beverages anymore near our gate. Staff are not even close to sympathetic. On my way to check in originally I also was met with 5 agents standing around chatting while a bunch of us waited for a mere 2 staff to help us
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteYVR to YEG
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no