How to select and reserve seats for WestJet flights?

WestJet can be a friendly airline for those who like to be seated in their favorite spot. You will find the seat map of WestJet easy to handle. All the available seats and prices are shown to you. But here are a few things you must keep in mind about WestJet seat selection.

• Standard seats are not free for all passengers.

• You will have to pay for an extended comfort seat.

• Changes to pre-selected seats can be made up to 1-2 hours before departure.

• Seat selection can be made up to 24 hours before departure.

 Preparing to take a flight on WestJet? Our FlyoStudio will offer you details on selecting a seat.

What are seat choices available on WestJet?

Barring a few seats with extra legroom in the exit row, all seats are available for selection. Business seats and Premium seats are meant for passengers booked in the cabin. Extended comfort seats are the most convenient seats for passengers in Main cabin. They give you priority boarding and easier access to the overhead bins. But they are a bit costlier than standard seats. Although Extended comfort seats are strategically located in front of the Main cabin, standard seats do have an upside. You can WestJet choose seat in the aisle, middle or window. Here are a few things to remember about seat choices on WestJet.

• You will be able to occupy an Exit row seat only if you have been approved for it.

• A few seats in WestJet planes do not have recline - Row 9 of Boeing 737-600, Row 10 of Boeing 737-700 & Row 12,13 and 30 or Boeing 737-800/Max 8.

 A WestJet agent may be able to assist you with a special seating requirement. You can fill up an online request form if you require a special seating. But you must submit it within a given timeframe. Feel free to visit or contact Flyostudio for your seating requirements on WestJet.

How much does WestJet charge for seat selection? 

Westjet seat selection fee for standard seats and extended comfort seats starts at $5 and $20. It may go up to $250 depending on the flight duration and ticket type you booked. Seat upgrades may be purchased for getting seated in Extended comfort seats. Passengers with UltraBasic tickets will not be able to buy a seat upgrade. Here are a few things you must remember about charges on seat selection.

• The seat selection fee paid on check-in is non-refundable.

• No additional fee is charged for offering you a seat adjacent to a child under 14 years accompanying you.

• You may be able to use Travel Bank credits or WestJet points to pay the Westjet seat selection cost. 

 Can you avoid paying charges on seat selection on WestJet? 

Advance seat selection will require you to pay charges. It is included in the tickets booked with Premium or Business fare. Passengers with EconoFlex fare have a standard seat selection included. WestJet Rewards Silver, Gold or Platinum members can redeem seat selection vouchers to acquire a seat. Here is how you can avoid paying the Westjet seat selection charge.

• Skip seat selection after booking or when check-in opens.

• A seat will be assigned automatically at the time of check-in.

Seat upgrades may be purchased on WestJet. You can visit or contact FlyoStudio for details of the eligibility and charges for buying a seat upgrade.