WestJet Airline Profile

WestJet information, codes and useful links

WestJet profile
WestJet logo with name
Overview

Marketing name: WestJet

Legal name: WestJet

Year established: 1996

Region: North America

Base country: Canada

Base city: Calgary

Base airport: Calgary International Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: WS

Airline ICAO code: WJA

Base city IATA code: YYC

Base airport IATA code: YYC

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Low-cost carrier

Alliance:

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: westjet.com

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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WestJet overview and services

WestJet is a currently operating North American scheduled low-cost airline based in Calgary International Airport, in Calgary, Canada.

This airline's 2-char IATA designator is WS, and its ICAO code is WJA. Founded 29 years ago in 1996, the airline is one of the mature carriers.

WestJet offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. The latest info regarding WestJet baggage policy (last updated 2025) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.