WestJet carry-on size 2026: personal item and carry-on by fare
What can I take on board for free? WestJet free personal item: 16 x 13 x 6 in (41 x 33 x 14 cm) under the seat
Carry-on bag (overhead locker): 22 x 9 x 14 in (56 x 23 x 36 cm) – only with some fares, cabins or as a paid extra.
Official source: WestJet: Carry-on baggage · checked on 18 October 2026 (read in a browser)
Airlines change their bag rules and measure bags their own way (usually in a sizer at the airport, with wheels and handles). We quote each airline's official page on the date shown; the official rule and the airline staff decide. Check your booking before you fly.
WestJet bags you can take on board
| Bag | Where | Max size | Weight | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal item | Under the seat | 16 x 13 x 6 in (41 x 33 x 14 cm) | not stated | Free with every fare |
| Carry-on bag | Overhead locker | 22 x 9 x 14 in (56 x 23 x 36 cm) | not stated | Only with some fares, cabins or as a paid extra |
Sizes in the order WestJet writes them. “≈” marks our conversion; the other figures are WestJet's own.
What WestJet's official page says
Personal item
The personal item must be within 41 centimeters or 16 inches in length, by 33 centimeters or 13 inches in width, by 14 centimeters or 6 inches in height.
Personal item
Fits under the seat in front of you.
41 cm x 15 cm x 33 cm
(16 in. X 6 in. X 13 in.)
Carry-on bag
Carry-on bag
Must be able to place in the overhead bin without assistance.
56 cm x 23 cm x 36 cm
(22 in. X 9 in. X 14 in.)
Official source: WestJet: Carry-on baggage · checked on 18 October 2026 (read in a browser)
The same WestJet page gives two heights for the personal item: 14 cm in the text and 15 cm in the size box (both quoted below). Our bag checker uses the smaller figure, 14 cm.
Cabin bag by fare
| Fare | Under the seat | Overhead locker |
|---|---|---|
| UltraBasic | Included | Not included, except to/from Europe and Asia or with Extended Comfort |
| Econo, EconoFlex, Premium, PremiumFlex, Business, BusinessFlex | Included | Included |
Our short summary of the official wording below.
WestJet allows each UltraBasic guest to bring one (1) personal item. WestJet does not allow UltraBasic guests to bring or pay for a carry-on bag except in the following cases:
UltraBasic guests travelling to and from Europe and Asia are allowed to bring one (1) carry-on bag and one (1) personal item.
UltraBasic guests are allowed to bring one (1) carry-on bag and one (1) personal item when Extended Comfort has been purchased for all flights in a single direction, including connections.
WestJet allows each Econo, Member Exclusive, EconoFlex, Premium, PremiumFlex, Business or BusinessFlex guest to bring one (1) carry-on bag and one (1) personal item.
Questions about WestJet cabin bags
Every answer below is quoted word for word from WestJet's official page, not written by us.
What size personal item can I bring for free on WestJet?
The personal item must be within 41 centimeters or 16 inches in length, by 33 centimeters or 13 inches in width, by 14 centimeters or 6 inches in height.
Personal item
Fits under the seat in front of you.
41 cm x 15 cm x 33 cm
(16 in. X 6 in. X 13 in.)
What is the WestJet carry-on size limit?
Carry-on bag
Must be able to place in the overhead bin without assistance.
56 cm x 23 cm x 36 cm
(22 in. X 9 in. X 14 in.)
Is a carry-on bag included in every WestJet fare?
WestJet allows each UltraBasic guest to bring one (1) personal item. WestJet does not allow UltraBasic guests to bring or pay for a carry-on bag except in the following cases:
UltraBasic guests travelling to and from Europe and Asia are allowed to bring one (1) carry-on bag and one (1) personal item.
UltraBasic guests are allowed to bring one (1) carry-on bag and one (1) personal item when Extended Comfort has been purchased for all flights in a single direction, including connections.
WestJet allows each Econo, Member Exclusive, EconoFlex, Premium, PremiumFlex, Business or BusinessFlex guest to bring one (1) carry-on bag and one (1) personal item.
Official source: WestJet: Carry-on baggage · checked on 18 October 2026 (read in a browser)
Liquids in your WestJet cabin bag: the 100ml rule
The liquid limit is set by the airport you go through security at, not by WestJet. At most airports each container in your hand luggage must be 100ml or less; 12 of the 63 airports we track allow up to 2 litres, and some apply different limits at different checkpoints.
The rules for carrying liquids in your hand luggage depend on the airport.
At most airports, you cannot take liquids in containers larger than 100ml through security. This still applies if the container is only part full.
Quoted from Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports – Liquids · checked on 10 October 2026. Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0.
Liquid rules at 63 airports, quoted from their official pages
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