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WestJet Airline Profile

WestJet information, codes and useful links

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Overview

Marketing name: WestJet

Legal name: WestJet

Year established: 1997

Region: North America

Base country: Canada

Base city: Calgary

Base airport: Calgary International Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: WS

Airline ICAO code: WJA

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Low-cost carrier

Alliance: —

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: visit website

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 30 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 2026) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.