Head to head
WestJet or Flair Airlines?
Two carriers’ carry-on limits next to each other — measurements, weights, gate checks and a bag that keeps you right on both.
The short answer
WestJet is more generous. Its Econo fare includes a 56 × 36 × 23 cm carry-on, while Flair charges for a carry-on unless you buy a bundle. Flair’s free personal item (43 × 33 × 15 cm) is slightly larger than WestJet’s, but it is capped at 7 kg.
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WestJet
Personal item 41 × 33 × 15 cm
Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm
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Flair Airlines
Personal item 43 × 33 × 15 cm
Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm
The comparison
| WestJet | Flair Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Personal item | 41 × 33 × 15 cm, no weight published | 43 × 33 × 15 cm, 7 kg |
| Carry-on | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 10 kg |
| Carry-on included? | From Econo up; not on UltraBasic | Paid on Bare; included in Lite and up |
| Gate checks | Sizers; failing bags become paid checked bags | Mandatory sizers; high per-bag gate fee |
Rules verified October 2026. Ticket type changes what you may bring, and carriers revise policies without much warning — glance at your booking confirmation before packing.
What it means when you pack
The carry-on shapes differ: WestJet’s is narrow (36 cm) and Flair’s is wider (40 cm) but has a 10 kg cap. A 55 × 36 × 23 cm case suits both.
Flair’s free personal item is a touch bigger, but the 7 kg limit is easy to hit with a laptop and chargers.
On Flair, adding the carry-on at booking is much cheaper than paying at the gate.
↑ ContentsOne set of luggage for both carriers
For both airlines, choose a personal item within 41 × 33 × 15 cm and a carry-on within 55 × 36 × 23 cm — and keep it under 10 kg for Flair.
Personal items within 41 × 33 × 15 cm
Carry-ons within 55 × 36 × 23 cm
Questions people ask
Is Flair’s personal item bigger than WestJet’s?
Slightly — 43 × 33 × 15 cm against 41 × 33 × 15 cm — but Flair limits it to 7 kg.
Does Flair include a carry-on?
Not on Bare fares. It’s included in the Lite bundle and above, or you can buy it separately.
Which is stricter at the gate?
Flair. Sizers are mandatory and an unpaid carry-on at the gate is charged a high fee per flight.