Claims open in class action settlement against WestJet
Those who have used WestJet to travel in the past may be eligible for compensation, after the Supreme Court of British Columbia recently approved a worldwide class action settlement against WestJet on Oct. 11.
The $12.5M lawsuit, which surrounds WestJet’s former policy on free checked baggage, is encouraging anyone who paid a fee for their first checked bag for a WestJet flight booked directly with WestJet from select periods in 2014 to 2019 to make a claim.
The class action has settled with WestJet not admitting liability.
For details of the class definition, view the settlement agreement found here: http://www.airlinebagfeesettlement.com/.
How to make a claim
The claims period is from Nov. 11, 2024 – Feb. 10, 2025.
In order to benefit from the settlement, you must make a claim. There are three ways to make a claim:
- If you received an email notice from the Claims Administrator notifying you of this settlement, you can use the Unique ID and PIN in that email to submit a prepopulated claim.
- You can submit the claim form electronically HERE, along with proof of class membership.
- You may also submit a paper claim form available for download HERE, and submit it to the claims administrator with your proof of class membership. The claim forms are to be submitted to WestJet Settlement Administrator, c/o A.B. Data, Ltd., P.O. Box 173103, Milwaukee, WI 53217.
Questions regarding issues with completing and submitting claim forms can be directed to: [email protected], 1-877-777-9588, or visiting http://www.airlinebagfeesettlement.com/.
