How do I get free seat selection on WestJet?

Certain guidelines must be followed when selecting free seats on the airline. You may thus go through the given WestJet selection policy for being able to learn how to get free seats on the airline. The terms and conditions are as follows: 

• Children seated with adults below the age of 14 are allotted free seats. 

• Booking premium and elite class reservations allow for free seat selection on the aircraft. 

• Seat selection within 24 hours of the booking; only through the Manage booking option can undergo free seat choices.

• Along with seat selection, you can also go for complimentary services from the website.

• Seat selections are mostly depended upon availability.

Does WestJet always charge for seat selection?

If you are not eligible for a free seat on any airline, you can go through WestJet seat selection by paying an amount. The fee will vary from one booking to another, depending on various factors, such as travel time, travel route, fare rules, and more. You must thus seek through each booking's information to choose a seat as required; however, the average cost will vary between 5 CAD and 250 CAD. 

What happens if I don't select my seat on WestJet?

If you fail to choose a seat on WestJet, the airline will auto-assign a seat while you check in or after check-in is done. If you aren't picky about a particular seat, you can opt for the airline to choose a seat randomly. Thus, if you are looking for a comfortable trip, you must select the required seat and avoid jetlag. 

How do I use my WestJet seat selection vouchers?

There are WestJet seat selection vouchers available for free seats to be opted for on the airline. You can choose to use the same to take advantage of the required seat and access their easy seat choice process. Regarding choosing a seat through the voucher, you can either go through the airline homepage or get it done using the airline's available mobile application. Each of these is well-defined below for the help you are looking for from them: 

Online website- You can easily select seats using the vouchers on the airline's homepage. The steps for the same are as follows: 

• Visit WestJet's official website, www.westjet.com. 

• Click on Manage Trips and select the Manage Flight option from the drop-down. 

• Now, enter into the given booking summary page, and from the menu icon list, choose the select seat option. 

• Choose a seat and proceed to the payment page. 

• Here, on the Have a coupon code? Section, enter the voucher number you have, and then proceed. 

• You will be forwarded through the required process, and after the process is completed, you will receive a confirmation from the airline to the registered email address. 

Mobile Application- The seat selection with its respective vouchers to avoid paying the WestJet seat selection fee can also be made on the airline's mobile application. For the said process, you must have WestJe's membership and be availed of the required process. The steps you are supposed to follow for seat selection with a voucher are as follows: 

• Download WestJet's mobile application and log in using the required credentials. 

• Then, go to the My Bookings option and click on the seat you plan to choose. 

• Next, select the required seat and go to the next page, where you must pay. 

• Enter the voucher number and waive the fees associated with the seat. 

• After you are done, you shall receive a confirmation with updated details to the registered email address. 

Can I choose a seat within 24 hours on WestJet Airlines? 

Yes, through the managed booking process, WestJet seat selection is available 24 hours a day, and there is usually no seat selection fee. However, you can contact the airline's team once so that you may choose a seat as required without paying any fees. 

When can I choose a WestJet seat for the travel planned? 

For the booked trip to a preferred destination, there are various times when you can go through the seat selection process. Each comes under the seat selection, and their terms and conditions are applicable. The different times when you can choose the seat on the aircraft, as per your preference, are as follows: 

• While booking a flight, select a seat on the seat map

• After booking a flight, choose a seat using the manage booking option. 

• While checking in, select a seat. 

• From the mobile application, choose a seat. 

• After check-in, the airline shall auto-assign a seat.