What is the amount of the WestJet fuel surcharge on companion vouchers?

The surcharge is $60 per booking, regardless of the destination. It is added to the usual companion voucher co-payment ($119 for North America, $399 for international flights).

When does the WestJet fuel surcharge take effect?

The surcharge applies to all bookings made with a companion voucher starting April 8, 2026.

Is the surcharge temporary or permanent?

WestJet describes this surcharge as "temporary." The airline has indicated it will continue to evaluate the situation and adjust the surcharge based on the evolution of fuel prices.

Does this surcharge affect all WestJet companion vouchers?

Yes. The surcharge applies to all companion vouchers, whether they come from the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard or from Elite status in the WestJet Rewards program.

Does the surcharge vary depending on the flight distance?

No. It is a fixed amount of $60, whether you book a short-haul flight in Canada or an international flight to Mexico or Europe.

Is the WestJet companion voucher still worth it with this surcharge?

In most cases, yes. On international flights, the savings remain significant. On short North American flights, compare the total cost (co-payment + surcharge + taxes) with the regular fare before booking.

Which other Canadian airlines have added fuel surcharges?

Porter Airlines added a $40 surcharge on VIPorter reward tickets. Air Transat increased its surcharges on flights to Europe. Air Canada adjusted its pricing to reflect rising fuel costs. See our full article on fuel surcharges for the up-to-date list.