WestJet bans bare feet on board

Canada NewsWire

CALGARY, AB, April 1, 2026

Guests are required to keep feet covered during flights

CALGARY, AB, April 1, 2026 /CNW/ - With warm weather on the horizon, WestJet is underlining its in-flight footwear expectations and putting a ban on bare feet. Guests are required to keep shoes, socks, slippers or other forms of foot coverage on at all times, including during takeoff, landing. and while moving about the cabin.

"Guests should fly with confidence knowing they won't encounter anyone else's bare piggies in flight," said Steph Ng, Vice-President, Brand and Marketing, WestJet Group. "The barefoot ban applies to all guests at all times, including when feet are at rest, in motion or simply enjoying the ride."

Any bare feet that do appear will be asked to return immediately to a covered state.

"Whether enjoying a snack, settling in for a nap or engaging in surprisingly deep personal reflection, guests are asked to keep their feet fully covered for the duration of the flight," Ng said.

For 30 years, we've been helping Canadians travel the world—and observing feet do remarkable things along the way. In the spirit of both, and April Fool's Day, you can watch our barefoot ban video and learn more at westjet.com/april-fools.

And yes—for the record—proper footwear has always been required on board.

About WestJet

WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Following the 2025 integration of Sunwing, WestJet now has more than 14,000 WestJetters to support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.

As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, WestJet Vacations, Vacances WestJet Quebec and Sunwing Vacations, the WestJet Group is Canada's leading low-cost airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.

Learn more about WestJet at westjet.com/en-ca/who-we-are (also available in French) 