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What was the WestJet baggage claim class action about?

The plaintiff alleged that WestJet charged a fee for the first checked baggage contrary to a provision that was included in WestJet’s tariff during the applicable class period. However, the class action has settled with WestJet not admitting liability.

Am I eligible for to file a claim?

Individuals anywhere in the world that paid a fee for their first checked baggage for a WestJet flight booked directly with WestJet with tickets issued on or after Sept. 15, 2014, and for travel between Oct. 29, 2014, to July 29, 2017, for Canada domestic flights or tickets issued on or after Nov. 3, 2015, for travel between Jan. 6, 2016 to Feb. 27, 2019, for international flights, and whose itineraries were booked pursuant to a tariff that included the free baggage fee stipulation.

For details of the class definition, check out the .

When can I make a claim?

The claims period is from Nov. 11, 2024 to Feb. 10, 2025.

How do I make a claim?

You can submit a claim in three ways.

• 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 pre-populated claim.
• You can , along with proof of class membership.
• You may also , 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.

It is encouraged that class members use the pre-populated claim form to submit their claims. Class members are asked not to submit multiple claims through multiple channels since it could cause delay to your claim.

How what could I receive from the settlement?

The settlement is for WestJet Travel Bank credits valued at $12,500,000, before deduction of class counsel fees, administration costs, reasonable disbursement and an honorarium for the plaintiff.

The remaining settlement amount after deductions will be distributed in the form of a credit to the WestJet Travel Bank accounts of class members that submit a claim, following the court-approved claims protocol.

The claims period is from Nov, 11, 2024 to Feb. 10, 2025. The protocol provides for a different distribution formula for those that are before or after July 6, 2017, due to potential limitation periods.

The WestJet Travel Bank credits may be redeemed toward WestJet flights within 24 months without any blackout periods. The credits will expire after the 24 months if they are not redeemed in time. The WestJet Travel Bank credits are non-transferable but can be used to book for another guest.

The amount distributed will depend on the number of eligible claims submitted.

Class counsel estimates that the pro rata distribution per class member will be $10-20, assuming an estimated claims rate of five per cent.

“This is only an estimate and not a guaranteed distribution figure” emphasized the Evolink Law Group, in a press release regarding the class action settlement. 

Questions about issues related to completing and submitting claim forms can be sent to info@AirlineBagFeeSettlement.com, 1-877-777-9588 or by visiting .