Fuel Surcharge Advisory

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WestJet Cargo has revised its fuel surcharge review cadence to a bi‑weekly cycle to align with current fuel market conditions. Adjustments will take effect following established notification timelines, starting with the first bi-weekly cycle review on March 18, 2026. 

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Fuel Surcharge

 

We value your business and aim to provide exceptional cargo services. To ensure reliable and viable operations, we apply a fuel surcharge. This will address the fluctuating global jet fuel prices. Adding a fuel surcharge will allow us to transparently manage incremental operational costs.

For shipments originating from Japan and South Korea, the fuel charge mechanism is regulated by the government and does not follow the methodology outlined below. For more information, please contact the local GSA. Contact information can be found on the Meet Our Sales Team page.

Rate in effect starting March 26, 2026.

  • Short Haul 26/03/2026
    0.3
  • Long Haul 26/03/2026
    0.6

Effective March 26, 2026, fuel surcharge applicable based on the applicable CAD exchange rate.

Currency Short Haul (per kg) Long Haul (per kg)
CAD 0.30 0.60
 USD 0.22 0.44
EUR 0.18 0.36
GBP 0.15 0.31

 

 

The rate becomes effective as of March 26, 2026 and will remain until further notice

USD per barrel Short Haul (CAD per kg) Long Haul (CAD per kg)
less than 160 0.30 0.60

 

Week USD per barrel
30-March to 03-April-26 192.07
06-April to 10-April-26 181.02


Domestic Kennel Fuel Surcharge Rate

All domestic kennels are subject to a fuel surcharge flat fee of $30.00 per AWB. This is applicable to only non-account holders of WestJet Cargo. Account holders will have a fuel surcharge based on chargeable weight.

O&D Haul Overview

  • Short Haul

    Origin Destination
    Canada Canada
    United States
    South and Latin America
    United States
    		 Canada
    South and Latin America
    South and Latin America Canada
    United States

    Charges applied are USD, CAD, GBP and EUR, based on the applicable CAD exchange rate of origin. 

    USD per barrel Short Haul (CAD per kg)
    less than 220 0.60
    less than 210 0.55
    less than 200 0.50
    less than 190
    		 0.45
    less than 180 0.40
    less than 170 0.35
    less than 160 0.30
    less than 150 0.25
    less than 140 0.20
    less than 130 0.15
    less than 120 0.10
    less than 110 0.05
    less than 100 0.00

     

  • Long Haul

    Origin Destination
    Canada Asia and Middle East
    Europe
     United States Asia and Middle East
    Europe
    South and Latin America Asia and Middle East
    Europe
    Asia and Middle East All
    Europe All

    Charges applied are USD, CAD, GBP and EUR, based on the applicable CAD exchange rate of origin. 

    USD per barrel Long Haul (CAD per kg)
    less than 220 1.20
    less than 210 1.10
    less than 200 1.00
    less than 190
    		 0.90
    less than 180 0.80
    less than 170 0.70
    less than 160 0.60
    less than 150 0.50
    less than 140 0.40
    less than 130 0.30
    less than 120 0.20
    less than 110 0.10
    less than 100 0.00

     

Step 1

Fuel Price Observation & Fuel Surcharge Determination

  • Based on IATA Jet Fuel Price Monitor for North America (IATA Website), WestJet Cargo observes the average jet fuel price every two weeks.
  • Each observation will take place on Wednesday to determine the applicable fuel surcharge.
  • The surcharge is determined considering flight categorization, distinguishing between short and long-haul flights, detailed in the O&D Haul Overview.
  • The first bi-weekly cycle review will take place on 18 March 2026 for the two‑week period starting 2 March 2026.

Step 2

Customer Notification & Fuel Surcharge Effective Date

  • Once the fuel surcharge is determined on Wednesday, customer notification will be provided on the same day.
  • The updated fuel surcharge will become effective on the following Thursday after the customer notification.
  • The applicable fuel surcharge applies to all airway bills issued from the effective date onward.

Step 3

Application of Surcharge

  • Incorporate the fuel surcharge as "MYC" under other charges on the WestJet airway bill.
  • Calculate the fuel surcharge based on the chargeable weight of shipments.
  • Apply the fuel surcharge to all product types, weight breaks, and rate types, including published, contracts, and spot rates.
  • Fuel surcharge is determined in CAD and adjusted to the currency of origin based on the exchange rate.
  • Incorporate the fuel surcharge as "MYC" under other charges on the WestJet airway bill.
  • Calculate the fuel surcharge based on the chargeable weight of shipments.
  • Apply the fuel surcharge to all product types, weight breaks, and rate types, including published, contracts, and spot rates.

Yes, fuel surcharge are a standard practice in the air cargo industry, addressing the fluctuating nature of aviation jet fuel costs. 

We are honoring our commitment to all-in pricing up to USD 100 per barrel, upon which the IATA summer season pricing was based. While some providers might raise the “all-in” rates to accommodate these increased fuel costs, WestJet Cargo takes a different approach. We opt for transparency in our rate calculation methodology; this commitment enables us to offer a stable cargo service while being upfront about the factors influencing cost.

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