Fuel Surcharge Advisory

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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Tender and Retrieval Times


Depending on your shipment needs, WestJet Cargo’s tender and retrieval times may vary. 

Tender Times

 Domestic | NarrowbodyInternational and United States  | NarrowbodyWidebody 
General3 hours4 hours6 hours
Perishable3 hours4 hours6 hours
Live Animals 3 hours4 hours6 hours
Pets (dogs and cats)3 hours4 hours4 hours*
Dangerous Goods6 hours6 hours6 hours
Priority*2 hours
--
Valuables2 hours2 hours2 hours
Human Remains3 hours
4 hours6 hours
BUP--4 hours

Retrieval Times

 Domestic | Narrowbody
International and United States | NarrowbodyWidebody 
General1.5 hours
2 hours4 hours
Perishable1.5 hours
2 hours4 hours
Live Animals and Pets1.5 hours
2 hours4 hours
Dangerous Goods1.5 hours
2 hours4 hours
Priority1.5 hours
--
Valuables1.5 hours2 hours2 hours
Human Remains1.5 hours
2 hours4 hours
BUP--2 hours
  • * Visit station information for specific locations to find exceptions to tender and retrieval times.
  • * Priority tender cut off times are only available in Calgary (YYC), Vancouver (YVR), Toronto (YYZ), Winnipeg (YWG), Edmonton (YEG), Halifax (YHZ), and Kelowna (YLW).
  • Shipments with special requirements may require extra processing time.
  • Please note, these tender and retrieval times do not apply to South and Central America or the Caribbean due to operational and regulatory constraints.

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