Attention all WestJet travelers!

If you've checked a bag on select WestJet flights between 2014 and 2019, you might be in for a windfall. The British Columbia Supreme Court recently approved a whopping $12.5 million class-action settlement, and now it's your turn to claim your share!

Evolink Law Group, representing the plaintiffs in this case, has announced that any global traveler who paid fees for their first checked bag on certain domestic and international flights during this time may be eligible to submit a claim by February 10, 2025. Yes, you read that right!

Important Details on Settlement

However, there's an important detail: this settlement will be disbursed as WestJet travel credits, not cash. So if you're dreaming of that tropical getaway, now's your chance! Just keep in mind that these travel credits must be used within two years, or they’ll expire—a time limit that could be a flight risk in itself!

Legal Background

This legal saga is far from straightforward. The B.C. Court of Appeal previously dismissed WestJet's attempts to challenge the certification of the class-action lawsuit in 2022, leading to the significant settlement. In response to these developments, WestJet has modified its domestic tariff, removing the previous wording that implied one checked bag would be complimentary.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible claimants include those who checked their first bag on Canadian domestic flights booked directly with WestJet from October 29, 2014, through July 29, 2017, and for international flights from January 6, 2016, to February 27, 2019.

Call to Action

Don't miss out on your chance to reclaim some of those pesky baggage fees! Submit your claim and potentially score some travel credits towards your next adventure with WestJet.

Are you ready to cash in on this lucrative opportunity? Stay tuned for more updates!