Effective May 6, WestJet will accept new maximum carry-on baggage sizing to seamlessly align with common international cabin baggage dimensions adopted by other North American carriers and luggage manufacturers, including partner carrier, Delta Air Lines.

The new size maximums (22” x 14” x 9”) account for wheels and handles, adding an inch of height to accepted dimensions, swapping this for a single inch in width from the existing limits (21” x 15” x 9”).

The airline says the move will increase overall stowage capacity and improve cabin comfort and bin functionality, especially on full flights.

The increase will include Sunwing aircraft scheduled to be added to WestJet’s fleet this spring.

The airline says the decision to adopt the new carry-on baggage size comes after years of operating with a size that was unique to WestJet and was based feedback from both guests and employees around maximizing storage capacity across the airline’s various aircraft, which each have bin capacity variances.

New WestJet baggage sizing devices will be delivered by March 13 to all airports where WestJet has service. To offer guests time to adjust to the new carry-on baggage dimensions, WestJet will continue to accept both the current and new maximum baggage sizing until the new maximum officially takes effect on May 6.

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