Downgrade refunds

Downgrade refunds

If your client experiences a cabin downgrade, refunds will be processed as follows:

ARC agencies

You will automatically receive a refund for the eligible amount via ACM. You will be notified of the downgrade and must refund your client.

BSP agencies

Please follow this refund process for scenarios that can’t be self-managed through the GDS:

  1. Submit a refund application through BSP for the impacted ticket(s) once the ticket has been used to travel. Include the GDS ticket number.
  2. Select the affected coupon number. For example: For connection flights, if coupon 1 was flown and coupon 2 was downgraded, please select coupon 2.
  3. Please include “Refund request for downgrade.”
  4. Submit the refund application for the base fare only.
    • The applicable refund amount for the downgrade will be calculated, The refund application will be adjusted to reflect the refund amount, including any applicable taxes and recall of commission.
    • Once approved, the refund will be processed back to the original form of payment.

Please note:

  • Coupons in USED status due to a no-show will be reviewed by WestJet to determine refund eligibility.
  • Any refund applications that do not meet all requirements of the applicable scenario or submitted incorrectly will be rejected.
  • Refund applications will be reviewed and processed within 45 days.

For support with refund applications, see our frequently asked questions page.