B.C. Court Approves $12.5M WestJet Settlement

Residents of a Manitoba Housing complex in Winnipeg have been without mail for over a year, leaving them frustrated and isolated, with no clear resolution in sight. Meanwhile, a $12.5 million class-action settlement has been approved by the British Columbia Supreme Court for WestJet passengers who were improperly charged for their first checked bag between 2014 and 2019. Eligible claimants have until February 10, 2025, to submit claims, and the settlement will be issued as WestJet travel credits rather than cash. The settlement follows a previous dismissal of WestJet's efforts to overturn the class-action certification in 2022 and addresses allegations of wrongly charging fees contrary to their tariff. Class members could expect a payout of roughly $10 to $20, depending on the number of claims submitted. WestJet is not admitting liability in this case.