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WestJet Special Assistance, Minors & Group Travel

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WestJet Special Assistance, Minors & Group Travel — Summary

Requesting wheelchair and accessibility assistance on WestJet, unaccompanied minor rules and age limits, group booking, lounges and onboard amenities.

Key Travel Facts & Insights

  • Accessibility and mobility assistance: WestJet provides assistance booked in advance under Canadian accessibility regulations, which in some respects exceed US requirements..
  • Children travelling alone: WestJet offers a paid unaccompanied minor service for ages 8–17 on nonstop flights..
  • Group bookings: WestJet Groups handles 10 or more passengers..
  • Lounge access: WestJet Elevation Lounges at Calgary and selected Canadian airports..
AirlineWestJet
IATA CodeWS
TopicAccessibility, Minors & Groups
Last reviewed2026-07-31

Accessibility and mobility assistance

WestJet provides assistance booked in advance under Canadian accessibility regulations, which in some respects exceed US requirements.

Children travelling alone

WestJet offers a paid unaccompanied minor service for ages 8–17 on nonstop flights.

Group bookings

WestJet Groups handles 10 or more passengers.

Lounge access

WestJet Elevation Lounges at Calgary and selected Canadian airports.

Wi-Fi and onboard amenities

Wi-Fi across most of the fleet for purchase with free messaging. Entertainment streams to your device on narrowbodies; seatback screens on 787 aircraft.

Requesting assistance in advance

westjet.com and the app handle changes, seats and bags.

WestJet accessibility, minors & groups — common questions

How do I request wheelchair assistance on WestJet?

WestJet provides assistance booked in advance under Canadian accessibility regulations, which in some respects exceed US requirements.

Can a child fly alone on WestJet?

WestJet offers a paid unaccompanied minor service for ages 8–17 on nonstop flights.

Does WestJet have Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi across most of the fleet for purchase with free messaging. Entertainment streams to your device on narrowbodies; seatback screens on 787 aircraft.

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