humanitarian aid West Jet
Posted by Bonnie Gilmour on October 29, 2015, 10:36 am 198.90.91.12------------------------Re: humanitarian aid West Jet
Posted by Rob L. on October 29, 2015, 3:25 pm, in reply to "humanitarian aid West Jet" 174.3.83.46
We bring a suitcase or two down every year for the schools under the Humanitarian Aid allowance. Make sure you give yourself enough time at the airport to go through the line to a ticket agent to obtain your free baggage tag. You can't do it at the check in kiosk or online in advance, unless you want to pay the extra baggage amount! Sometimes WestJet wants to see some documentation of what it is for, sometimes not. We have always been able to claim ignorance when we didn't have any, and had no problem. Last year Julie @ La Catalina provided us with a letter to show. On arrival in MX we have always stated the items are (gifts) for local Mexican friends, and the schools and teachers. The officials always thought it a nice gesture. Being a proud nation, sometimes the words 'Humanitarian Aid' don't always go over well with some border officials, therefore we have not used that term in the past. Perhaps it is different this year after Hurricane Patricia. What are the experiences so far with 'Humanitarian Goods' being brought in? Please let us all know. Thank you | ------------------------Re: humanitarian aid West Jet
Posted by Larry F on October 29, 2015, 4:16 pm, in reply to "Re: humanitarian aid West Jet" 70.66.229.133
FYI - here is Westjet policy on such baggage: WestJet will accept one piece of baggage containing humanitarian aid per guest with the following restrictions: • The flight must be departing from Canada; • The humanitarian aid items must be packed separately from your belongings; • The baggage item must not exceed the checked baggage allowance for the aircraft you will be travelling on, or the amount permitted to your intended destination; • Baggage which exceeds the standard size and weight allowances will be charged the applicable overweight and oversized baggage fee(s); • Please note: some countries have restrictions on the types of aid permitted. It is your responsibility to contact the country's consulate or embassy to verify permitted items as well as the guidelines and procedures for importing the item(s).
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Posted by LHM on October 29, 2015, 5:25 pm, in reply to "Re: humanitarian aid West Jet" 75.159.55.6
We plan to be down there for Xmas (unless we hear the accommodation we reserved is not in good shape)...we could bring some school supplies...who would we contact to get a letter to show WestJet that we are working with someone on the ground and to get a list of most desired items? | ------------------------ |
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