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Dangerous Goods


Safety is our priority. Dangerous goods are articles or substances that, if not properly packaged and handled, can pose risks to public health, safety, property, or the environment. WestJet Cargo strictly adheres to regulations and handling procedures set forth by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and Transport Canada.

Due to the documentation requirement of a dangerous goods declaration, all dangerous goods bookings must be made through a Freight Forwarder.  If you are a Freight Forwarder, you may apply for account today. 

 

WestJet Cargo accepts Dangerous Goods of the following UN Classes:

UN Class/DivisionClassificationApplicable Special Handling Code(s)
UN Class 2.1
Flammable gasRFG
UN Class 2.2
Non-flammable, non-toxic gas
RNG
UN Class 3Flammable liquid
RFL
UN Class 4.1
Flammable solids
RFS
UN Class 4.2
Spontaneously combustible
RSC
UN Class 4.3
Dangerous when wet
RFW
UN Class 5.1
OxidizerROX
UN Class 6.1
Toxic substance
RPB
UN Class 7
Radioactive (UN2911 excepted quantities only)
RRE
UN Class 8
Corrosive
RCM
UN Class 9
Miscellaneous dangerous goods
RMD
UN Class 1.4S*
ExplosivesRXS
UN Class 5.2*
Organic peroxides
ROP
UN Class 6.2*Infectious substance
RIS, RDS

*Prior approval required for booking

 

WestJet Cargo accepts the following Lithium Battery types for carriage:

UN Class/DivisionClassificationApplicable Special Handling Code(s)
UN3091
Lithium metal batteries contained in equipment
ELM, RLM
UN3091Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment
ELM, RLM
UN3481
Lithium ion batteries contained in equipmentELI, RLI
UN3481Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment
ELI, RLI

The Lithium Batteries Section II Shippers Declaration Form must be submitted either electronically or physically when tendering any shipment containing the approved types of lithium batteries listed.

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