WestJet

WestJet puts booking check in and entertainment in your pocket

WestJet’s official app aims to be a one-stop hub for every stage of your trip, from planning your next getaway to streaming movies at 35,000 feet. It succeeds on most counts, especially for frequent WestJet flyers who want to manage everything in one place.

The home screen gives clear access to core features: searching and booking flights, checking in, and pulling up your electronic boarding pass. The layout is clean and streamlined, with key details like departure times, gate information, and seat assignments easy to find at a glance. Push notifications are genuinely useful, alerting you to check-in windows, gate changes, and schedule updates without feeling overly intrusive.

In the air, the app unlocks WestJet Connect, the airline’s in-flight entertainment platform. Once connected to the aircraft’s Wi-Fi, you can browse a decent catalog of movies, TV shows, and music. The dark-themed interface is a thoughtful touch, making late-night viewing more comfortable and less disruptive to fellow passengers.

WestJet Rewards members will appreciate how clearly the app surfaces their account information. Tier status, points balance, travel bank credits, and vouchers are all neatly summarized, which makes planning future trips and redemptions easier.

There are a few limitations. Some users may encounter occasional sluggishness when retrieving upcoming trips or boarding passes, especially on weaker connections. Offline access is also fairly limited, so you’ll want to load your passes and entertainment before you lose signal.

Overall, the WestJet app is a polished and reliable companion for anyone flying with the airline. It streamlines the essentials of air travel—booking, check-in, boarding, and entertainment—while adding handy extras for loyalty members, making it well worth having ready before your next WestJet flight.