{"id":491380,"date":"2026-04-07T08:41:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=491380"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:48:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:48:02","slug":"westjet-adds-a-60-fuel-surcharge-to-its-companion-voucher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/airlines\/westjet-adds-a-60-fuel-surcharge-to-its-companion-voucher\/","title":{"rendered":"WestJet adds a $60 fuel surcharge to its companion voucher"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WestJet is following in the footsteps of other Canadian airlines. Effective April 8, 2026, a temporary $60 fuel surcharge will apply to all bookings made with a companion voucher (<em>companion voucher<\/em>). The rising cost of fuel continues to impact travelers, this time affecting a highly valued benefit for holders of the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/westjet-rbc-world-elite-mastercard-card\/\">WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ce-qui-change-concretement\">What this means in practice<\/h2>\n\n<p>The $60 surcharge is in addition to the fixed amount you already pay to use your companion voucher. It will appear in the &#8220;Other ATC&#8221; section of your booking, among the taxes and additional fees. <\/p>\n\n<p>In other words, the actual cost of your companion voucher is increasing, regardless of the destination. Indeed, this surcharge is a fixed amount: $60, whether you book a flight to Calgary or Cancun. <\/p>\n\n<p>As a reminder, the companion voucher allows you to book a ticket at a fixed rate: $119 for North America, $399 for international destinations (plus $100 for a premium class seat). The $60 surcharge is therefore added to these amounts. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Destination<\/th><th>Voucher co-payment<\/th><th>Fuel surcharge<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>North America<\/td><td>$119<\/td><td>$60<\/td><td>$179<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>International<\/td><td>$399<\/td><td>$60<\/td><td>$459<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>International (premium seat)<\/td><td>$499<\/td><td>$60<\/td><td>$559<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qui-est-touche-par-cette-surcharge\">Who is affected by this surcharge?<\/h2>\n\n<p>WestJet has not specified any exceptions. The surcharge applies to all bookings made with a companion voucher as of April 8, 2026. This applies to vouchers obtained with the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/westjet-rbc-world-elite-mastercard-card\/\">WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard<\/a> as well as those awarded through Elite status in the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/westjet-rewards\/\">WestJet Rewards<\/a> program.  <\/p>\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"h6 component__notice__title\">\n\t\t\t\tGood to Know\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>If you have a companion voucher waiting to be used, you have until April 7 to book without paying the $60 surcharge.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pourquoi-westjet-ajoute-cette-surcharge\">Why WestJet is adding this surcharge<\/h2>\n\n<p>WestJet provided the following explanation: fuel represents the largest expense for an airline. Regular fares can be adjusted based on market conditions, but the companion voucher operates at a fixed rate. The airline therefore cannot absorb the increase in fuel costs on these tickets as it would on a standard ticket.  <\/p>\n\n<p>This follows the same logic as <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/airlines\/porter-surcharges-carburant-billets-prime\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"489470\">that adopted by Porter Airlines<\/a>, which added a $40 surcharge to its VIPorter reward tickets. The companion voucher, like a reward ticket, offers a fixed price. When fuel costs more, the airline must recover the difference somewhere.  <\/p>\n\n<p>WestJet specifies, however, that the surcharge is &#8220;temporary&#8221; and that it will be re-evaluated based on the evolution of fuel prices.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-une-tendance-qui-touche-tout-le-secteur\">A trend affecting the entire sector<\/h2>\n\n<p>WestJet is far from the only airline reacting to rising fuel costs. As we documented in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/airlines\/airline-fuel-surcharges\/\">airline fuel surcharges and price increases<\/a>, several carriers have already adjusted their rates. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-au-canada\">In Canada<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li><strong>Porter Airlines:<\/strong> $40 fuel surcharge on bookings made after March 23, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Air Transat:<\/strong> increase in the fuel surcharge built into the ticket cost for flights to Europe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/airlines\/air-canada-surcharge-what-it-means-for-your-flights\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"489843\">adjusted<\/a> to reflect higher fuel costs,&#8221; according to a spokesperson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WestJet:<\/strong> $60 surcharge on companion vouchers starting April 8, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"489563\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-l-international\">Internationally<\/h3>\n\n<p>The trend is global. Cathay Pacific has significantly increased its fuel surcharges. <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/programs\/flying-blue-surcharges-on-the-rise-real-cost-for-canadians\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"489466\">Air France and KLM have also raised<\/a> surcharges on <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/flying-blue\/\">Flying Blue<\/a> reward flights. Air New Zealand, Qantas, Thai Airways, and several other airlines have also announced fare increases.  <\/p>\n\n<p>In short, whether it is paid tickets, reward tickets, or companion vouchers, no type of booking is escaping fuel pressure at the moment.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-impact-sur-la-valeur-du-bon-accompagnateur\">Impact on the value of the companion voucher<\/h2>\n\n<p>The companion voucher remains an attractive benefit of the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/westjet-rbc-world-elite-mastercard-card\/\">WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard<\/a>. However, this surcharge reduces its perceived value, especially on short North American flights. <\/p>\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a concrete example. A Montreal-Toronto flight during off-peak periods can be found for around $200 to $300. With the companion voucher, you used to pay $119 (plus taxes). You will now pay $179 (plus taxes). The savings are still real, but they are decreasing.    <\/p>\n\n<p>On an international flight, the proportional impact is smaller. A ticket to Mexico or Europe at $399 (plus a $60 surcharge) often remains very advantageous compared to the regular fare. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--warning wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-exclamation-triangle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"h6 component__notice__title\">\n\t\t\t\tOur advice\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Before using your companion voucher, compare the total cost (co-payment + surcharge + taxes) with the price of a regular ticket. On certain promotional routes, the difference might be slim. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n<p>The $60 fuel surcharge imposed by WestJet on companion vouchers is part of a broader movement. All airlines are looking to offset rising fuel costs, and fixed-rate tickets (companion vouchers, reward tickets) are logical targets. <\/p>\n\n<p>If you hold a companion voucher, keep an eye on the evolution of this surcharge. WestJet has indicated that it will re-evaluate it based on market conditions. In the meantime, always compare your options before booking.  <\/p>\n\n<p>To stay informed about upcoming price changes and the best strategies to maximize your points, subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/newsletter\/\">newsletter<\/a>. 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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<aside class=\"component component__faq wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq\">\n\t\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"what_is_the_amount_of_the_westjet_fuel_surcharge_on_companion_vouchers_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhat is the amount of the WestJet fuel surcharge on companion vouchers?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>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). <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"when_does_the_westjet_fuel_surcharge_take_effect_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhen does the WestJet fuel surcharge take effect?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The surcharge applies to all bookings made with a companion voucher starting April 8, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"is_the_surcharge_temporary_or_permanent_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tIs the surcharge temporary or permanent?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>WestJet describes this surcharge as &#8220;temporary.&#8221; The airline has indicated it will continue to evaluate the situation and adjust the surcharge based on the evolution of fuel prices. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"does_this_surcharge_affect_all_westjet_companion_vouchers_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tDoes this surcharge affect all WestJet companion vouchers?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes. The surcharge applies to all companion vouchers, whether they come from the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/westjet-rbc-world-elite-mastercard-card\/\">WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard<\/a> or from Elite status in the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/westjet-rewards\/\">WestJet Rewards<\/a> program.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"does_the_surcharge_vary_depending_on_the_flight_distance_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tDoes the surcharge vary depending on the flight distance?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"is_the_westjet_companion_voucher_still_worth_it_with_this_surcharge_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tIs the WestJet companion voucher still worth it with this surcharge?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>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.  <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item__title wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"which_other_canadian_airlines_have_added_fuel_surcharges_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhich other Canadian airlines have added fuel surcharges?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>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. 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