Choose your seat on WestJet when booking or up to 24 hours before departure via Manage Trips. Fees apply for Eco no and Ultrabasic fares EconoFlex and higher include free standard seating. Call 1‑888‑843‑5587 for assistance
WestJet allows you to select seats during booking or any time up to 24 hours before departure via the Manage Trips section or app. Fees depend on your fare type and the seat location standard seat selection may be free or fee-based depending on the fare. Premium or Business fares include seat choice at no additional cost.
Fare Types & Fees
Ultrabasic Fare
- WestJet’s ultra-low-cost fare includes only a pre-assigned seat, with no add-ons or perks.
- Seat selection if you want a specific seat or to sit with others costs $5 to $250, based on location and demands such as extra legroom, or exit rows Econo Fare
- Free standard seat at check-in (24 hours in advance).
- If you pick a seat before check-in, there is a charge.
- Preferred, exit row, or extended comfort seats also require a fee at booking or check-in.
EconoFlex Fare
- Includes standard seat selection at no extra cost, whether at booking or check-in.
- Exit row and Extended Comfort seats still incur separate fees.
Premium and Business Fares
- Include complimentary seat selection in respective cabins, available anytime, including during booking and up to check-in.
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Seat Types & Perks
- Standard Economy seats are the base option; free at check-in for Econo and EconoFlex, but paid for UltraBasic or prior booking Econo.
- Extended Comfort seats, at the front of economy, offer extra legroom, priority boarding, and early overhead bin access a paid upgrade for Econo/EconoFlex/UltraBasic.
- Exit row seats offer extra legroom but require fee and eligibility applicable to all economy fares except Premium/Business where included.
Checking In & Strategy Tips
- Standard seats are free when selected at check-in (24h before flight) for Econo/EconoFlex, but you must accept whatever remains — you can’t choose a location specifically unless you paid earlier.
- UltraBasic passengers will be automatically assigned a seat at check-in and may be separated from travel companions. If you want to sit together, you must pay for seat selection in advance.
- Reddit travelers confirm:“As of Nov 7, 2023, fees for Preferred and Exit row seat selection apply, but standard seats remain free at check‑in for Econo and EconoFlex guests.”
Summary Table
If you’re solo or flexible, skip early seat selection. Check-in opens 24 hours before departure, and you can get a random standard seat for free on Econo or EconoFlex fares.
If you’re traveling with others, especially on UltraBasic fares, you’ll likely be seated automatically and may be separated — pre-purchase seats together is best.
If you want specific seats like Extended Comfort or exit row, paying early is safer and offers more options.
For EconoFlex, Premium, or Business fare holders, standard seat choice is included — although exit‑row or Extended Comfort may still cost extra.
Need Help?
Call 1‑888‑843‑5587 for assistance with seat selection, group seating requests, fare details, or upgrades on WestJet.
Final Tips
- Booking EconoFlex or higher gives more flexibility and avoids seat selection surprises.
- Avoid Ultrabasic if you want control over where you sit — you’ll likely end up at the back if auto-assigned.
- Check in exactly at the 24‑hour mark to maximize your chance of a decent seat assignment if you didn’t pay in advance.
- Use the Manage Trips feature to make changes before check-in, if needed.
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